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Did Jamie Oliver and Food Network Surprise Flatiron Lounge? - Nymag.com


It seems the Food Network is planning a show where Jamie Oliver catches bartenders (and chefs?) off guard by giving them an ingredient and asking them to come up with drinks (and dishes?). The Life Vicarious was chilling at Flatiron Lounge when the ...


2 Dec 2008

Plaxico Burress' weapons case takes presuming to new level - Orlando Sentinel


A sacred principle of the American justice system is the presumption of innocence. Sacred principle, meet Plaxico Burress. The Giants star plans to plead not guilty to weapons charges after posting $100,000 bail Monday. As much as I revere the ...


1 Dec 2008

Oakland youths have ice in their veins - Oakland Tribune


OAKLAND — Three mornings a week, as the sun casts its first early glow over the city, scores of Oakland teenagers in heavy sweatshirts and winter coats are lacing up their skates at the downtown Oakland Ice Center. The session begins at 7 a.m ...


1 Dec 2008

The Flying Albert gets 'em shaken and stirred - Leicester Mercury


Barman Drew Mallins will always have a drink to toast his grandfather – after creating a cocktail in his memory. Drew, 23, who works at Time Bar, in London Road, Leicester, created the concoction to enter a national competition. He named his drink ...


29 Nov 2008

'Fever' can get your temp up, even without Martini - Pioneer Press


What's peanut butter without jelly? Ham minus eggs? Peaches sans cream? Local audiences found out this weekend when Martini and Olive's Christmas schmalz-tacular opened at the Bryant-Lake Bowl without Grant Richey in the co-starring role. Richey and ...


28 Nov 2008

Thanksgiving Day going to the dogs - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette


After a year of endless politics and bad economic news, Americans just may be really, really looking forward to a Thanksgiving Day of food, friends, family and football – but NBC hopes they’ll carve out time for its annual broadcast of The ...


27 Nov 2008

Waiting to Catch a Wave (East Bay Express)


YAHOO - Waiting to Catch a Wave (East Bay Express)It was in Oakland in 1932 that "Trader Vic" Bergeron opened a pub across from his father's grocery store and started serving goofy tropical cocktails and Americanized island grub aided and abetted by the South Pacific paraphernalia he had bartered for himself over the years.


2 Dec 2008

Oakland youths have ice in their veins (Oakland Tribune)


YAHOO - Oakland youths have ice in their veins (Oakland Tribune)Three mornings a week, as the sun casts its first early glow over the city, scores of Oakland teenagers in heavy sweatshirts and winter coats are lacing up their skates at the downtown Oakland Ice Center.


2 Dec 2008

Ukiah's vintage signs (The Ukiah Daily Journal)


YAHOO - UkiahTop 10 list offers a journey through time Part II For the Daily Journal Editor's note: Today we present Part II of our Top 10 list of great local signs from the times past.


30 Nov 2008

Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs (Time Magazine)


YAHOO - Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs (Time Magazine)The rush for election souvenirs reminds us why we collect: to preserve our most moving memories


30 Nov 2008

Stage: Season brings something for everyone (Pioneer Press)


YAHOO - Stage: Season brings something for everyone (Pioneer Press)What's December without carols, gelt and ... of course, Klingons? You can see and hear all of that and more as this year's holiday theater season swings into full gear. Here's a sampling of what's hanging on the tree:


29 Nov 2008

'Fever' can get your temp up, even without Martini (Pioneer Press)


YAHOO - What's peanut butter without jelly? Ham minus eggs? Peaches sans cream? Local audiences found out this weekend when Martini and Olive's Christmas schmalz-tacular opened at the Bryant-Lake Bowl without Grant Richey in the co-starring role.


29 Nov 2008

xfiles: Swizzle Stick and Lime


Title: Swizzle Stick and Lime Author: hummingfly67 (hummingfly@gmail.com) Rating: NC-17 Category: MSR, Smut Spoilers: Nothing specific. Set in Season 7 Disclaimer: Not mine, wish they were Author's Notes: Many thanks to Adrienne and ...


22 Nov 2008

Married …with dinner » Blog Archive » DOTW: Aristocrat Swizzle


And the gods of mixology obviously watch over fools and drunks, because Keith’s drink — a minty, gin-based, tall sour with a Chartreuse float, which he’d dubbed the Aristocrat Swizzle — was every bit as perfect as the setting. ...


22 Nov 2008

The Aristocrat Swizzle -- A Gin-based, Tall Sour With A Chartreuse ...


The Aristocrat Swizzle -- a gin-based, tall sour with a Chartreuse float -- was every bit as perfect as the setting in which we encountered it. #2054 · Jane Tunks reports on Oakland's Camino, where a Slow Food ethos extends to the bar ...


22 Nov 2008

Eisblumen: Swizzle Vest WIP


It's the Swizzle Vest from Domiknitrix and the design has been on my mind for quite some time. I found an FO pic here. I got the yarn a couple of months ago and since we spent some time in the car at the weekend I finally started it. ...


18 Nov 2008

I Eat Raw Meat: Raw Food Diet, Day 295- Swizzle Butt


Raw Food Diet, Day 295- Swizzle Butt. This weekend was kind of snoozely for us canines, so when we FINALLY got out for a run we were a little loopy. We ran a mile down to the bark park, and the combination of excitement from ...


18 Nov 2008

Pamela Yager Bachelorette Party Post: Bachelorette Party Gift ...


Dress up drinks and stir up a good time at the engagement party, the rehearsal dinner and the reception with “Mr. & Mrs.” Swizzle Sticks. The swizzle sticks come dressed up as top hats and tiaras with veils, leaving no doubt why you’re ...


17 Nov 2008