When traveling, I always try to think about what you readers would want to see and learn about, so I will frequently include a travelogue for you as a jumping off point for your own travels. On a recent trip to the northeast for a wedding, we made sure to take in as much of…
Category: Cocktails and Beer
Deez Nuts – Perfect Cocktail Party Snack
I can make a meal out of appetizers and snacks and I am always on the lookout for something different. These nuts fit the bill! Sweet and slightly spicy, these nuts hit all the right notes. Incredibly easy to make and simply addictive, they are perfect any time of year, but are really fantastic during…
Take a Beer Vacation – Almost Anywhere
I am not saying you should take a vacation FROM beer. I am saying that you should turn your vacation into a Beer Vacation. With the growth of the craft beer scene all across the country, this is much easier than it sounds. Living with a home brewer, as I do, the task takes on…
Bartenders, Butlers and Bubbles – All the Drinking – River Cruise Part 3
Drinking is a mainstay on all cruise ships. After all, when you are on vacation you feel freer to enjoy a cocktail at any hour. That has been true on our river cruise as well as ocean cruises we have been on. The difference is the quality, not the quantity of drinking. The bar was…
81/82 Partner Jason “JRoc” Craig
Jason Craig (JRoc to his friends) and partner Ryan Labbe are taking Las Vegas’ nightlife scene by storm. The duo’s company, 81/82 has partnered with Andy Masi and the Clique Hospitality Group. After the recent opening of the Clique Lounge at the Cosmopolitan, they are preparing more new venues with exciting contemporary twists to bring…
For the Love of Cocktails – Meet the Masters
Four of the greatest minds in cocktails come together for one incredible night. There are few things in life more civilized than a nattily dressed bartender mixing up fantastic cocktails in a gorgeous lounge setting. The experience is made even better when you are being served by the top mixologists in the world and you learn something…
For the Love of Cocktails by Bar Back USA
Does your sweetheart love good cocktails? Are you looking for something fun, different and exciting to do for Valentine’s Day in Vegas? Would you like to give to a charity AND attend a stellar event with the love of your life? I have a great idea for you! The gorgeous Skyfall Lounge at The Delano…
The Best Damn Bloody Mary Mix? Make It At Home!
Happy New Year! All through the blogosphere, writers are sharing how to be a better you and ideas for New Year’s Resolutions. Quit Smoking. Clean Eating. Exercising. Learning something new. Being a better homemaker. Eating less. Drinking less…Yeah. Okay. That’s fine for THEM, but my readers expect something else, so…here is a little something to…
Holiday Entertaining? Kickoff with Boozy Punch
Right now, all around the world, people are sharing recipes for the holidays. Making baked goods for friends and family. Bringing casseroles to potlucks. Creating homemade gifts for loved ones. There are so many opportunities to get together with friends during the month of December. If you are the host, there is always the question,…
Opening Soon at the Cosmopolitan – Clique Lounge
Press Release: The highly anticipated Grand Opening of Clique Lounge, the latest venue from Clique Hospitality Group, will take place in mid-December. Already projected to be another triumph by restaurant and hospitality impressario Andy Masi, Clique Lounge will introduce to the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino the only lounge to serve food as well as a…