How I'm Spending My Subtropical Summer Not Vacationing
Links to my recent articles and what I've been up to lately
Celebrating a Decade of Jasper Schuster
An (imagined) Q&A on the 10th anniversary of Jasper's "Gotcha Day"
A Tree Dies In Brooklyn
Needlessly lost to a chainsaw, mourning the loss of a natural marvel to urban expansion.
Things Are a Mess. Preserve Those Cherries Anyway.
You'll thank me in a couple of months
Questions First, Schust Later Birthday Edition!
Summer solstice cheers from Brooklyn!
Base Spirit Bingo Strawberry Cocktails
This edition highlights favorite summers cocktail inspired by fresh farmer's market strawberries.
Flick the Lights On
On opening lines for writing and conversations
Soup or Cocktail?
Lamenting the rise of cocktail imposters, like onion-less Gibsons and oil-slick drinks.
Archive: Why El Diablo Is This History Nerd's Cinco de Mayo Cocktail of Choice
I love a Margarita, but this cocktail is more rooted in the spirit of this day in Mexican history.
5 Offbeat Facts About New York City
Springtime in NYC with quirky facts, and a heartfelt farewell to a mentor!
Questions First Schust Later: What's Up With My Subscription?
Cheers to cocktails, book proposals, and navigating subscription changes in this week's update!
New Kosher For Passover Rum and Red Sea Sours
Discover how to enjoy cocktails during Passover with kosher options and a refreshing recipe!
I'm On a Ride (and I Wanna Get Off)...
with my parents last summer outside Central Park Hi, readers Apologies for a longer silence than anticipated. The past couple of weeks have been unexpectedly...
Join Me For a Martini At Koloman On Tuesday!
Photo by Rafael, Flatiron Hospitality I’m hosting a Martini happy hour! This one is near and dear to me, and if you’re in Manhattan, I hope you can stop by....
Whoops!
In case you don’t recognize him, this is Jasper Schuster. He’s also the creature in the logo. There was a temporary glitch this morning. Sorry about that....
Welcome to the Schudown!
Hello, readers! Welcome to the Schudown, formerly Amanda’s Schustack. If you are receiving this communication via email, thank you for already being a...
Amanda's Schustack Will Become The Schudown
Gotta move. Gotta get out.
Talking SPIRITED WOMEN and More
Details about a boozy book panel in Brooklyn and other distractions
The Worst Date Ever
Sometimes it's love at first sight. Other times it should be bolt at first whiff.
For International Clash Day, Make a London Calling
February 7th is a day to play the Clash, know your rights, and sip this drink while you're at it.
