Liquor Review #2 – Lucidi Distilling

A little bit of background on the bottles and labels that we chose at Lucidi Distilling, the reasons behind it, and what I learned from the experience.  

Mariah Maynard – Showcase #2

Our second Spirit Sirens Showcase, where we celebrate women in the food and beverage industry! Look for more Here!   Where did you start your experience in the bar industry? Well, I was inducted into the bar industry a few years prior than legally allowed. By the time I was 15 I was over 6-feet-tall,Continue reading “Mariah Maynard – Showcase #2”

Lux: Like Gangsta’s Paradise… but with Hipsters

For those that are unaware, there are three distinct ‘foodie’ personalities in the greater Phoenix area: West side, Scottsdale, and downtown.  Scottsdale has the best party bars, the best upscale clubs, great food at a price that makes you say it’s better if only just to justify it.  The west side is a different animal.Continue reading “Lux: Like Gangsta’s Paradise… but with Hipsters”

Cuff: About damn time!

So several months ago, Tyler recommended this cool little place in Old Town Glendale that we absolutely had to go to because they had a good looking charcuterie board and as you may or may not know; I’m a total cheese whore.  Well, I promptly went there on a date with Floyd since it wasContinue reading “Cuff: About damn time!”

Revolu: Thank goodness for strangers…

On the recommendation of a couple of complete strangers who meandered into the bar this past week, yesterday I decided to drag Floyd on over to this new restaurant in Peoria (such a good sport, suffering through all these delicious meals with me).  Now obviously I was excited to try somewhere new, but more so IContinue reading “Revolu: Thank goodness for strangers…”