GOURMET GETAWAY: WhiskyFest, San Francisco

Whisky “on the rocks.” Photo courtesy of Tullamore Dew. Where can you find more than 200 of the world’s rarest and most expensive whiskies in one place? At America’s largest whisky celebration, WhiskyFest, taking place for its third year in San Francisco on October 16th. Attendees can not only sample the revered spirit, but can…
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FREEBIE: “Drink Me” Magazine Downloadable Online

Drink Me magazine, a lifestyle publication about drinking and bar culture, celebrates alcohol (beer, wine, spirits) and the drinking establishments in which they’re enjoyed. The first issue was April 2009, followed by a second in May/June. Hopefully, July/August is just around the corner. The first issue was a bit thin, but for free, there are…
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RECIPES: Gourmet Martinis—From Guava To Black Truffle

The original martini called for gin and vermouth. Gin is a complex spirit, and part of the enjoyment of a gin martini is savoring the layering of botanical flavors in the gin. But with the rise in popularity of neutral-flavored vodka in the 1980s, the vodka martini has morphed into an endless parade of full-flavored…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red, White & Blue Cocktail

It’s Independence Day: Mix yourself a red, white and blue cocktail with Stolichnaya Blueberi vodka. Start the fireworks with a Stoli Blue-Tini: 1-1/2 parts Stoli Blueberi and 1-1/2 parts Stoli Vanil. Stir with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with blueberries and red raspberries. Find more recipes with flavored Stoli vodka at Stoli.com.…
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RECIPES: Pairing Hors d’Oeuvres With Gourmet Tortilla Chips & Cocktails

For a twist on the campfire classic, try these Cinnamon S’Mores. Good tortilla chips are always welcome at a party. But there is so much more to tortilla chips than salsa, guacamole and Margaritas. To celebrate their four new tortilla chip flavors, Food Should Taste Good, a company that specializes in gourmet flavored corn chips,…
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