Pina Colada, The Bowery Diner

The Bowery Diner is located in the Bowery neighborhood of New York City. After dinner at Saxone + Parole, we were walking down Bowery to our next drinking destination and happened upon the Bowery Diner. Since our NY contributor had done a wonderful piece on the Jenni Lee cocktail, I have been wanting to try one of their bamboozled (alcoholic) shakes. Luckily my research companion ordered a shake which left me to get my favorite tropical drink,...

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Chocolate Cake Shake, The Bowery Diner

The Bowery Diner is located in the Bowery neighborhood of New York City. We had dinner at Saxone + Parole on my 3 day visit to New York this summer. When I saw that Bowery Diner, previously written about by our NY correspondent, was in the neighborhood, I knew where we would be headed for dessert. When Elaine first wrote about the Bowery Diner, I had to check out their menu. Since then, I have been wanting one of their Boozy Feel Good Shakes....

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Last Caress, Alembic

Alembic is one of my favorite bars in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. They recently updated the New School section of their cocktail menu with some new Fall libations. From the new school menu.last time I was there, they were out of the ingredients for this cocktail, so I was asked before I ordered it. So glad they had all of the ingredients available today. When served in this stylish glass, it looks like a petite Irish Coffee....

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Celery Gimlet, Saxone + Parole

Saxone + Parole is located in the NoHo (North of Houston) neighborhood of New York City. I just love when you go to a place and are trying to figure out what to have for a second drink since everything looks so good. I had to ask for the server's help. She said, since you like savory drinks, I recommend the Celery Gimlet. I was not disappointed. The Celery Gimlet popped with unique flavors. I had to look up the verjus ingredient since I hadn't...

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La Bourgogne, Zazie

Zazie is a French Bistro located in the Cole Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. It's one of my favorite breakfast places in San Francisco. It's always packed with a line outside on weekends. It's usually less crowded during the week, but there was a slight wait today. One of my researchers and I were trying to plan a last minute get together on 10/11/12 at 10:11:12 am. We were debating on whether or not to make DIY bloody mary's or mimosas...

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Greyhound, Reed and Greenough

Reed and Greenough is a sleek and stylish cocktail lounge located in the Marina District of San Francisco. It's one of my favorite places for a cocktail in that neighborhood. Sometimes with all the flashy ingredients and cocktails on a menu, you just really want to have something simple and comforting. That's a Greyhound for my research partner that day.  With a nice boost of Vitamin C and a low glycemic effect (doesn't make your blood sugar...

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Bowery Fix, Saxone + Parole

Saxone and Parole is located in the NoHo (North of Houston) neighborhood of New York City. I must admit for my unexpected 3 day trip to New York, I really had a tough time researching where to go. Since I was not able to attend Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans this year, I figured why not try some of the nominees for the Spirited Awards. Saxone + Parole was nominated for Best Restaurant Bar 2012. Another local favorite of mine, Slanted Door...

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Franco Siamese Treaty, Michael Mina

Michael Mina is an upscale restaurant located in the Financial District of San Francisco. It's always a treat when I am able to dine at Michael Mina. On this day, I popped in for at the bar for lunch. I just love when I go to any establishment and can't make up my mind because each one of the cocktails sounds so inviting. The Franco Siamese Treaty sounded exotic from the name alone but the saffron infused Domaine de Canton (a French ginger liquer)...

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Pimm's Cup, Ritz Carlton Battery Park

I had no idea there was a Ritz Carlton in Battery Park in New York City. I ended up staying there for an unexpected visit to New York over the summer. I just love when you get a special, stay 2 nights and get a 3rd night free plus an additional $100 hotel credit. Lucky me I got to use that resort credit for nightcaps. The Pimm's Cup was a nice light refresher for the heat and humidity of a NY summer night. It was also the perfect pairing while...

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Bergen Street, Lolinda

Lolinda is a new Argentian restaurant located in the Mission district of San Francisco brought to you by the brilliant team behind Beretta and Starbelly. I wanted to immediately order most of the cocktails on the Nuevo section of the menu. But I knew that would not be wise. I had to rely on the guidance of the server for my first choice for the evening. I went ahead with his favorite on the menu, the Bergen Street. I was not disappointed. Each...

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Dark n' Stormy, Bar Americain

Bar Americain is located in the Times Square neighborhood of New York City. My high maintenance research partner made me book several places until I found one close enough to their office (just 2 NY blocks away). So glad I found Bar Americain. It's celebrity Chef Bobby Flay's spin on an American brasserie with a Southwestern twist. The cocktail menu is a page full of classic cocktails. I didn't know which classic to go with since I'm used to...

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Homefront, Churchill

  Churchill is a bar located in the Castro/Market neighborhood of San Francisco. A well-lit bar by day transforms into a low-lit sexy bar at night. All their cocktails captivate you. The rosemary syrup in the Homefront cocktail instantly charmed me when I read it on the menu. It's a perfect light and refreshing cocktail for Indian Summer in San Francisco. With farm to table all the rage for foodies, I was pleasantly surprised...

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Firecracker Cocktail, Macao Trading Company

Macao Trading Company is Employee's Only's dark sexy Asian/Portuguese restaurant located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. When you take a peak from the street, you can barely see beyond the bar. With so many choices in New York City, it's hard to figure out where to go. My fingers did the walking on my smartphone. I am so glad I found this cocktail kingdom. The Firecracker cocktail bursts with flavors in your mouth....

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The Dark Knight, Two Sisters

Two Sisters Bar and Books has quickly become my favorite spot for an afternoon cocktail in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. The quality of the food, drinks and service is top-notch. The Dark Knight intrigued me with the cherry/balsamic vermouth ingredient. I love the combination of flavors. The balsamic not only adds the deep color to this mysterious character of the night, but really adds depth in flavor. I've never tasted this...

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Cicinho Sour, Macao Trading Company

Macao Trading Company is Employee's Only's dark sexy Asian/Portuguese restaurant located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. You are instantly mesmerized as soon as you step inside this paradise. The cocktails, food and service complete your in the moment adventure to Macao. There are lots of fun name cocktails here. My research companion ordered an edgy twist on the classic Pisco Sour called The Cicinho Sour. It was simply divine! The...

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Southern Exposure, Alembic

The Alembic is located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. Since this Saturday is not only Cinco de Mayo but is also the Kentucky Derby, I realized that I should also feature a Mint Julep this week. I must admit I had to google Mint Julep in San Francisco to see if anyone had a recommended place for this drink. Luckily I found it on the Daytime Menu at the Alembic. It was fun to see and hear the ice cracked by hand between the...

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A Toast to One Year for Drinks in the City

Today marks our first anniversary of sharing Drinks in the City where we live, work and play. We'd love to thank all of our contributors, fans and researchers for a fun year. Flip through our gallery(http://www.drinksinthecity.com/view/flipcard) of drinks in our first year and let us know what your favorite drink, picture and post is.  We look forward to many more as we celebrate the deliciosity of the liquid experience!  Cheers! Rosata...

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Smokey and the Bandito, Skool

Skool is a Japenese influenced seafood restaurant in the Design District of San Francisco. Frequent readers of Drinks in the City know that I love the food, cocktails and service at Skool. They have updated their menus to reflect the change in the seasons. I just love trying new cocktails at my favorite places. The Smokey and the Bandito intrigued me with the tequila, pineapple gum and the Laguvulin rinse. It took me on a smartphone research...

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Happy National Coffee Day!

It's another National drink day and this time it's coffee. It's been a busy national drink week with Chocolate Milk and Drink Beer days. So how will you be drinking your coffee today? Black, cream, skinny, sugar? Caffeinated or decaf? Or perhaps with a little kick with Irish Whiskey, tequila, Baileys, Tuaca, or vodka? Whip no whip?  There are several national chains that are offering free coffee today such as Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts...

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Desperado, Dosa Valencia

Dosa serves Southern Indian cuisine at two locations in San Francisco (Mission District and Fillmore District. The food, cocktail program and service is consistently good at both locations. I love the pop of fizz from the Allagash White beer in the Desperado cocktail. Oh my chai! Each ingredient complements each other in this fantastic cocktail. In the past year, I've seen a few places incorporate beer into their cocktails. Should these...

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Happy National Drink Beer Day!

Today is National Drink Beer Day! What beer will you be drinking to celebrate? We drank The Brooklyn Pennant Ale at New York City's Employees Only when we were in New York for a short 3 day visit in August. There were lots of these bottles at dinner tables the night we dined there. The Drink - Brooklyn Pennant Ale The Place - Employee's Only New York City, West Village Dinner nightly, late night (until 3:30AM), full bar http://employeesonlynyc.com/ Other...

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Chattanooga Girl,Cotogna

Cotogna is an Italian restaurant just off of Jackson Square in San Francisco. Their food, cocktails and service is always exceptional. The Chattanooga Girl cocktail continues this trend. I love the bold flavor and I adore the whiskey color which is enhanced by the red hues of the creole bitters. As many cocktail enthusiasts now, bitters were used "back in the day" in liquid tonics to cure what ails you by doctors and pharmacists. I could immediately...

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Iggy Pop, Two Sisters

Two Sisters Bar and Books is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I just love this warm and cozy bar. When I saw the Iggy Pop cocktail "pop" up my Facebook newsfeed in the beginning of September, I knew that I had to try this new signature cocktail on their menu. As my research companion said, "Wow, this is REALLY good." The Italian vermouth Punt e Mes may mean point and a half in Piedmontese, but this cocktail scores a...

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Let's Go, Rich Table

The Rich Table is a new restaurant in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I am always looking for my next favorite cocktail and place. Rich Table's Market Cocktail menu with only four cocktails is a breath of fresh air. I get overwhelmed when I read a cocktail with too many choices. Equally difficult at Rich Table with only 4 cocktails, is which one I should try, bourbon based, gin based, mezcal based or pisco based. The Let's Go...

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Yellow Fever #2, Macao Trading Company

Macao Trading Company is Employee's Only's dark sexy den of Asian/Portuguese yumminess located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Over the summer I unexpectedly found myself in New York City for a short 3 day visit. I was excited to check out the New York Cocktail scene for myself. Since there are so many places to go, it was hard to figure out where to go. I'm so glad that I found Macao Trading Company. The food was amazing...

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Love and Haight, Cat Cora's Kitchen

Last week I embarked on a cross country adventure by flying from San Francisco to Washington DC through Terminal 2 at the San Francisco Airport. It was my first time flying through Terminal 2 since it reopened. I loved the ecofriendly design in the terminal. Nothing was missed including the compostable food and drink containers. I almost stopped in Lark Creek Grill for a pre-flight cocktail, but I wanted to see what Iron Chef Cat Cora had to...

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Espresso Martini on the Rocks, Vdara Pool

There were too many cocktails on the sweet side on the Vdara Pool menu. I was worried about a sugar rush and really wanted something with caffeine too. The bartender suggested a Vodka and Red Bull. I didn't want that much of a energy rush (Red Bull has 80 mg of caffeine per can and Espresso has anywhere from 40-75 mg of caffeine per ounce). So the bartender obliged and made me an Espresso Martini on the Rocks. The caffeine and ice hit the spot! The...

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