(Mostly) Brilliant Things
A visit to Michter's mothership, a Broadway day, and how a random sweatshirt slogan inspired a last-minute format changeup
Spring Refreshment
Introducing my revamped website and rebooted spots around the Big Apple
Oo-oh Oo-Oh! I Blame the Machines
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
What I learned about Gulf coast oysters in San Antonio
Hannah Weinberger, I Wish I'd Known Ya
The story of Napa Valley's first female winemaker, Hannah Weinberger
Good For the Goose...
Why do we say "silly goose?"
Big Horse Energy
You might have noticed some powerful energy shifts this week. It could be a sign of the Fire Horse.
To Paperboy With Love
For Valentine's Day, reflecting on the mystery of a family photo, plus Brandy Alexanders
Checking Out, Checking In: Art Edition
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
David Moo unpacks the unexpected journey from bartending to tech through skill transference.
I Had To Check Twice
There were lights in the darkness that was 2025
Fa-la-la-la-la-la. La-la-la Latkes!
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
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
It's time to make the figgy pudding so it's well "fed" by Christmas week! Here's a recipe.
Stone Unturned
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
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
An under-the-radar movie about an iconic music moment and revisiting edge-of-your-seat non-traditional action films.
Signature Cocktails Turns Two!
Reflections on writing 200 essays, and the day I made a serendipitous cocktail research discovery
Gratuitous Cookies
Complimentary desserts that keep us going back and restore faith in humanity
New York Cocktails Turns Eight!
Celebrating 8 years of my book 'New York Cocktails' and the resilient NYC cocktail scene.
