All We Can Eat: Spirits


Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 07/28/2012

Amari, Chilean Pisco and a new Mai Tai recipe
By Jason Wilson
Day Three coverage from this year’s Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 07/27/2012

The ‘Love Boat’ bartender, new Spanish brandy and Mauritian rum: How much better can it get?
By Jason Wilson
Day Two coverage from this year’s Tales of the Cocktail.

By Jason Wilson  |  01:08 PM ET, 07/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  All We Can Eat, Spirits

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Tales of the Cocktail: A glazed beginning
By Jason Wilson
In New Orleans for the cocktail conference, Jason Wilson reports that his first sip wasn’t so sweet — or, perhaps, too sweet.

By Jason Wilson  |  03:00 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Mayflower bartender Sambonn Lek to leave U.S.
By Tim Carman
The man who has kept Washington’s power brokers lubricated is headed home to Cambodia.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Kiddie cocktails and highchairs: Did they send Quench’s beverage director packing?
By Tim Carman
Stephen Oshana parts from the Rockville operation as it tries to balance an “urban experience” with suburban realities.

By Tim Carman  |  02:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 02/21/2012

More than 20 local chefs, restaurants are Beard semifinalists
By Tim Carman
Fiola and Little Serow are among 29 places nominated for best new restaurant in America.

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Categories:  Chefs, Beer, Spirits, Wine | Tags:  Tim Carman, James Beard Awards

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/09/2011

The Passenger, PX make Food & Wine’s best bars list
By Tim Carman
The magazine’s list is cocktail-centric and snubs some of Washington’s best mixologists.

By Tim Carman  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 11/10/2011

Key Ingredient: Bitters
By Becky Krystal
If you liked this week’s Spirits recipes featuring bitters, try these suggestions from our Recipe Finder.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 AM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits, Recipes | Tags:  Becky Krystal, Key Ingredient

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/16/2011

The Spaghetti Western, in liquid form
By Jason Wilson
Looking for one last taste of summer? Knock back this tomato-based cocktail.

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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 08/23/2011

Five cocktails to help you calm your shakes
By Jason Wilson
Jason Wilson says on days like this, you need the comfort of high-proof alcohol.

By Jason Wilson  |  05:30 PM ET, 08/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: D.C.’s Hemingway Bar
By Timothy R. Smith
Order a Hemingway daiquiri at the joint sponsored by Cuba’s non-embassy.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:30 AM ET, 08/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Comfort Food, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 08/05/2011

A hit at the ballpark: How the Nats go peanut-free
By Rachel Tepper
It’s the suite life for nut-allergy sufferers — at least for a few hours.

By Rachel Tepper  |  01:00 PM ET, 08/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Rachel Tepper

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 08/01/2011

A classic D.C. cup to help us survive the heat
By Tim Carman
The Rickey gets all the headlines, but bartender John Hartnett’s bubbly cooler may refresh you even better in summer.

By Tim Carman  |  05:15 PM ET, 08/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 07/29/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: McDonald’s baguette gambit
By Timothy R. Smith
Will fresh-baked baguettes attract the French to McCafes?

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:40 PM ET, 07/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Shopping, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Hold the Spam burger
By Timothy R. Smith
Logan Circle will just have to wait for its Ted’s Bulletin.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 07/19/2011

Wilson: He’ll Tweet from Tales until toasted
By Jason Wilson
Our Spirits columnist will live-Tweet the Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, until he can’t.

By Jason Wilson  |  05:45 PM ET, 07/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 07/18/2011

Norton unveils rickey plaque at J.W. Marriott
By Tim Carman
D.C.’s latest historic plaque can be found at the 1331 Bar & Lounge, home (sort of) of the rickey cocktail.

By Tim Carman  |  01:15 PM ET, 07/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/15/2011

The rickey earns a place in D.C. history
By Tim Carman
It’s not yet D.C.’s official cocktail, but Col. Rickey’s favorite drink is one step closer.

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Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Edible homework
By Tim Carman
Your kids don’t like math? Here’s one way to get them interested: Bake their homework.

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Categories:  Chefs, Beer, Holiday, Media, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 08:40 PM ET, 07/01/2011

Cooking Off the Cuff: The perfect Pimm’s Cup
By Edward Schneider
Skip the saccharine soda and make a Pimm’s Cup with your own infused simple syrup.

By Edward Schneider  |  08:40 PM ET, 07/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits, Recipes | Tags:  Edward Schneider, Cooking Off the Cuff

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 06/06/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Jack can’t lie
By Tim Carman
Jack Daniel’s revamps its label to better reflect history and its hometown population.

By Tim Carman  |  12:45 PM ET, 06/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics, Media, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 06/01/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Gluten free = tasty
By Tim Carman
Thanks to dedicated bakers and chefs, “gluten-free” no longer means “flavor-free.”

By Tim Carman  |  12:00 PM ET, 06/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 05/20/2011

The perfect kir is a genuine taste of Burgundy
By Jason Wilson
Columnist Jason Wilson reconsiders the kir — and finds it just needs a touch of France.

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Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/18/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The Gilt-ed Age begins
By Tim Carman
Former Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl’s new online magazine wants to sell you stuff.

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Categories:  Chefs, Media, Spirits, Recipes | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 05/16/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The Big Easy’s revenge
By Tim Carman
Nearly five years after his post-Katrina New Orleans pan, GQ’s Alan Richman gamely takes it on the chin.

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Categories:  Chefs, Food labeling, Media, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 05/13/2011

Egg whites and absinthe for breakfast
By Jason Wilson
Looking for a real fog cutter? Try the Morning Glory Fizz.

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 05/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 05/12/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Glue that finger wound!
By Tim Carman
More evidence the restaurant industry needs health insurance: Self-cauterization of finger cuts on the line.

By Tim Carman  |  12:15 PM ET, 05/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011

Whiskey is all about the waiting
By Jason Wilson

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 04/28/2011

Lending new spirits to an old workhorse
By Jason Wilson
Columnist Jason Wilson samples some aged rums to try to inject new life into the old rum and Coke.

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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 04/22/2011

Don’t let the Diet Police arrest your taste for cocktails
By Jason Wilson

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics, Spirits | Tags:  Jason Wilson

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 04/15/2011

Chain reaction: Make your kids a mocktail
By Jason Wilson
Dear Applebee’s: If you want to serve cocktails to kids, Jason Wilson can tell you how to do it right.

By Jason Wilson  |  09:00 AM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits, Books | Tags:  Jason Wilson

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 04/08/2011

Spirits: A sidecar named desire
By Jason Wilson
In honor of spring, Jason Wilson takes the sidecar on some fun trips.

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/29/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Diet Coke’s designer dress
By Tim Carman
Karl Lagerfeld gives the soda a fashion makeover. No Child Left Behind gives your kid empty calories.

By Tim Carman  |  11:30 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics, Spirits, Media | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/23/2011

Dry sherries: Let the creams sink to the bottom
By Jason Wilson
Spirits columnist Jason Wilson offers a tour of sherry’s drier side.

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/18/2011

Cocktails That Complete Me: Epilogue
By Jason Wilson
Spirits columnist Jason Wilson chats up the guy who created the List of 100 Must-Drink Cocktails.

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Categories:  Spirits

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 03/16/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Pre-Christian pastries
By Tim Carman
LRC will try to resist the temptation to bite into the 2,500-year-old pastry.

By Tim Carman  |  11:28 AM ET, 03/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics, Media, Spirits

Posted at 03:00 AM ET, 03/04/2011

Cocktails That Complete Me: Tailspin Cocktail
By Jason Wilson
Spirits columnist Jason Wilson wraps up his weekly series with a sip of the Tailspin Cocktail.

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Categories:  Spirits

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/14/2011

Cocktails That Complete Me: The Darb, Dulchin and Baltimore Bang
By Jason Wilson
Spirits columnist Jason Wilson continues his investigation into apricot brandy cocktails by mixing up the Darb, Dulchin and Baltimore Bang.

By Jason Wilson  |  08:00 AM ET, 01/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Spirits | Tags:  Cocktails That Complete Me, Jason Wilson