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Oo-oh Oo-Oh! I Blame the Machines
March 26, 2026
AI is the drunk guy at the party: it tells us what to drink, and its jokes aren't funny
Not Always Bigger in Texas
March 22, 2026
What I learned about Gulf coast oysters in San Antonio
Hannah Weinberger, I Wish I'd Known Ya
March 9, 2026
The story of Napa Valley's first female winemaker, Hannah Weinberger
Good For the Goose...
March 3, 2026
Why do we say "silly goose?"
Big Horse Energy
February 21, 2026
You might have noticed some powerful energy shifts this week. It could be a sign of the Fire Horse.
To Paperboy With Love
February 14, 2026
For Valentine's Day, reflecting on the mystery of a family photo, plus Brandy Alexanders
Checking Out, Checking In: Art Edition
February 1, 2026
Catching my breath with the Ruth Asawa MoMA retrospective and how self care is part of showing up for the revolution
A Bartender's Guide To Corporate Management
Premium post · January 21, 2026
David Moo unpacks the unexpected journey from bartending to tech through skill transference.
I Had To Check Twice
Premium post · December 30, 2025
There were lights in the darkness that was 2025
Fa-la-la-la-la-la. La-la-la Latkes!
Premium post · December 13, 2025
The perfect, crunchy holiday latke recipe mastered and shared for you. (It's not like the others!)
We Won't Go Until We've Got Some
Premium post · November 28, 2025
Figgy pudding is best when "fed" for a few weeks, so this weekend is the best time to start one.
We Won't Go Until We've Got Some
Premium post · November 28, 2025
It's time to make the figgy pudding so it's well "fed" by Christmas week! Here's a recipe.
Stone Unturned
November 23, 2025
Could broken jewelry be a sign of new beginnings? Anyway, I tasted some cool spirits this month.
Cooking and Reminiscing With Mary and Vincent Price
October 30, 2025
Time to break out A Treasury of Great Recipes for Halloween weekend to kick off the holiday season.
Think Fast: Movies That Move Like Action Films But Aren't
October 21, 2025
An under-the-radar movie about an iconic music moment and revisiting edge-of-your-seat non-traditional action films.
Signature Cocktails Turns Two!
October 4, 2025
Reflections on writing 200 essays, and the day I made a serendipitous cocktail research discovery
Gratuitous Cookies
September 28, 2025
Complimentary desserts that keep us going back and restore faith in humanity
New York Cocktails Turns Eight!
September 12, 2025
Celebrating 8 years of my book 'New York Cocktails' and the resilient NYC cocktail scene.
Retro Schudown: Why is the Honey Deuce Still the Signature U.S. Open Cocktail?
Premium post · August 27, 2025
The Honey Deuce is now in its 20th year, and costs $23.
King David Turns 90!
August 13, 2025
Celebrating my dad and his enduring vitality.
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