Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge, est. 1938, is a house on a corner of Milwaukee’s Mitchell Street residential neighborhood. A bar in a house—oh boy. It could feel like drinking in grandma’s basement. Not so. Bryant’s has … Continued
At the Manhattan Cocktail Classic I took a class on preserving fruits in alcohol. It was the most interesting class I attended. If there was one thing I took away it’s that any bar should … Continued
When you throw a party and want your guests to have a drink as soon as they take off their jackets punch does the trick. It can handle a mob of arrivals that would crush … Continued
What cheeses should you get for a cheese course? Until a few years ago I’d answer that question with what I’d learned as an event caterer. Go with a variety: a young soft cheese, an … Continued
It’s high citrus season. This is the time of the year oranges, grapefruits and their cousins are at their best. You can really smell them from the outside — scratch and sniff the rind for … Continued
It’s not hard to make leftovers into an ultra-tasty pasta dish. If you have anything from a couple odds and ends to a large, frightening buffet lurking in your crisper—it doesn’t matter. Last night I … Continued
