Monthly Archives: July 2011

Drinking Out: The Oaxacan at Blueprint

Around September last year, I learned that Long Tan, a Park Slope, Brooklyn Thai restaurant and bar, was closing. I miss it because of its great bar specials, adequate and unfussy drinks, and because it was where my wife and … Continue reading

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The Amelia Cocktail

A variation on an Employees Only recipe (Luksusowa Potato Vodka & St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur shaken with pureed Blackberries & Fresh Lemon Juice), this Amelia was made with Plymouth gin. Via Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined.

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First Smell: Odin 06 Amanu

I’m trying to articulate what it is I like so much about the new Odin fragrance, 06 Amanu. I’ve been wearing it every day for a week, putting it on in the morning without hesitation or thought of any other … Continue reading

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