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.
Hey, you there, beer fan extraordinaire. We’ve got another reason to fill your empty glass: the Great International Beer Fest turns 21 on November 8. Like all milestone birthdays, this one marks a certain coming-of-age with a great party and, of course, plenty of beer. What to expect? Well, if you’ve attended in years […]
Why do we eagerly throw ourselves into the festivities and foods we ought to celebrate before it’s actually time for them? For example, pumpkin beer in August, winter porters in November and spring ales in February. Okay, a cocktail writer is ragging on beer marketing here, but let’s be honest: It’s more fun to write […]
Ah, the classic Negroni. That ballsy little drink of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Herbal, bitter, sweet, blushing. Just what you want when sitting down after a long hot day discussing the finer points of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. But then again, a classic drink sometimes needs a classic fling. Hold the gin, […]
Clean, Simple, and Delicious Perhaps one day this July you’ll find yourself rollin’ down Broadway on the West Side in search of something green. Perhaps green’s on your mind because it’s 80 degrees. Or because your mind’s on green. Whichever. You need a cocktail, stat. Luckily you see a D-O-G in the distance. What? Cocktail […]
Recipes for a Refreshing Summer Oh thank God. Now comes the time of year we casually sip fruity, silly drinks, sometimes adorned with swords, fruit skewers or umbrellas. And no one makes fun of us. Not even we ourselves. Scorn turns to careless abandon. Well, in regard to appearance. We can all agree those fruity […]
Hey there cocktail lovers and home mixologists! You’ve got plans Monday, May 19, at 7pm. That’s right. Dun dun dun dunnnnn: It’s the 6k IronTender BarsWar Challenge finale at Twin Rivers Casinos. Huh? For the past five weeks, mixologists, bartenders, cocktail geniuses and spirits novices from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts all descended upon that, […]
Walk about halfway down Orange Street. Open the rather nondescript door on the side of the recently renovated G Building. Descend down a wide stairwell and you’ll discover Providence’s newest member of the food and bar landscape: G Pub. Part gastropub, part sports bar, part social scene, this spacious underground spot offers easy views of […]
Once upon a time, a boozebag – er – cocktail-loving Motif writer stumbled upon shiny little purple pickled orbs placed in front of her in a magical spot otherwise known as the bar at New Rivers American Bistro. As she rapidly popped the herbed, sweet and sour grapes into her mouth, a talented barkeep nearby […]
<h1>Wine Night Out</h1> This is a growing list, so check back with each publication to see your local shop featured. Bellevue Wine & Spirits 181 Bellevue Ave, Newport 401-846-7993 bellevuewinespirits.com/ Food & Wine pairing classes* every Sunday, now through Labor Day April 6, Perrin Family Tasting April 13, Easter Tasting featuring Wagner Family Vineyards ($5 […]
Lust-Worthy Concoctions If beer is proof of God’s love for us, then beer cocktails (beertails) are proof of man’s ability to lust. And lust you will when you try these concoctions from my friend and the very well-schooled Scott Lefler, assistant manager of Eno Fine Wines. Scott’s command of all things beer-worthy can also be […]