Laura works in the world of craft spirits when she's not writing and sipping for Motif. None of her interviews are asked to use any specific products as she is an equal opportunity imbiber. Right now she's toying with starting an instagram of "cocktails & cats" because, of course.
The beach, the lake, the warm weather antics are calling your name. All you need to do to join the party is bring something you and your friends can share. Yes, sure, bring the controversial party strips. But really what you need is a bit of alcoholic genius. No, not that cousin, I’m talking party […]
Wet or hot, this summer promises to bring you the best in drinks, as long as you work at it just a bit. You don’t need to create a swim-up bar, HGTV-approved outdoor oasis or an antique bar cart, either. (I mean, if you have those and want to invite a certain writer over, email […]
W hat do starfruit, carrot, eucalyptus, chipotle, and Newport have in common? Bitters. King Ramsey’s Bitters, to be exact. These aromatic babies are created with thought and care by a very talented lady, Kodi Keith, formerly the bar manager for the Vanderbilt. Keith has years of experience pulling together cocktail menus and working with a […]
What do Persimmon and St. Patrick’s Day have in common? Absolutely nothing at all. And that’s just lovely, actually, because when looking for amazing food experiences, we often think of Persimmon, right? But did you know, kind drinker, that Persimmon’s bar is spot-on, managed by one of the most creative cocktail inventors in the city? […]
Most of us have a favorite holiday. For Morgan Kaegael of Bywater, Valentine’s Day it ain’t. So why in the world would I ask her to come up with a Valentine’s Day cocktail? Because this woman makes bad-ass drinks. And you, kind drinkers, deserve a bad-ass drink while we wait for that chubby, scantily clad […]
If you haven’t heard, The Arcade is hosting a Winter Farmer’s Market for the holiday season. Over 18 vendors with their wares, from delicious agriculture to handmade goodies, will be there for your buying pleasure every Sunday from 10am – 2pm. I found this by accident last Sunday, when faint from holiday shopping and in […]
Sometimes the meat of an article – or in this case the booze – warrants nothing more than a short introduction. We’re talking Whiskey Picks for the holiday/winter season with resident expert Ben Terry of New Harvest Coffee & Spirits. Let’s get to it. Laura Kanzler: Tell us about your top whiskeys for the Christmas/holiday […]
At this particular course of American history, we find ourselves off the precipice and rolling down a rocky cliffside toward Thanksgiving. Yes, Thanksgiving, despite what every major drugstore and retailer might tell you, Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. And usually before Hannukah, and sometimes before or after Ramadan and also before Kwanza, but after Diwali. Now […]
Should you find yourself in need of a respite from the Comic Con fray, take a short walk down to Aurora on Westminster. There, you’ll find so much more than a music venue. But a bar – and a beautiful, fully loaded, revamped menu for the fall. And, if you’re like me, you’ll order The […]
After summer’s heat, long days, parties and weddings, many of us are ready to welcome a chill, throw on sweaters and relish a moment to just sit down. Well, not too calmly, just not as rowdy as the beach bars where we clamored for sweaty beers and margaritas. Apples hang lower and ripe, ready for […]