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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.
Food Publicist Finds Way Back To Flavor After Reconstructive Mouth Surgery
Premium post · July 28, 2025
For Chloe Crane, eating and drinking is the job — but life-saving procedures forced her to relearn how to taste.
Oops! Correction: Here's the Food Dive Article
July 18, 2025
Correcting the link to my non-alcoholic editorial - you thought I was joking!
How I'm Spending My Subtropical Summer Not Vacationing
July 18, 2025
Links to my recent articles and what I've been up to lately
Celebrating a Decade of Jasper Schuster
July 9, 2025
An (imagined) Q&A on the 10th anniversary of Jasper's "Gotcha Day"
A Tree Dies In Brooklyn
Premium post · June 29, 2025
Needlessly lost to a chainsaw, mourning the loss of a natural marvel to urban expansion.
Things Are a Mess. Preserve Those Cherries Anyway.
Premium post · June 22, 2025
You'll thank me in a couple of months
Questions First, Schust Later Birthday Edition!
June 20, 2025
Summer solstice cheers from Brooklyn!
Base Spirit Bingo Strawberry Cocktails
Premium post · June 5, 2025
This edition highlights favorite summers cocktail inspired by fresh farmer's market strawberries.
Flick the Lights On
May 31, 2025
On opening lines for writing and conversations
Soup or Cocktail?
Premium post · May 16, 2025
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
Premium post · May 5, 2025
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
Premium post · May 4, 2025
Springtime in NYC with quirky facts, and a heartfelt farewell to a mentor!
Questions First Schust Later: What's Up With My Subscription?
April 19, 2025
Cheers to cocktails, book proposals, and navigating subscription changes in this week's update!
New Kosher For Passover Rum and Red Sea Sours
April 8, 2025
Discover how to enjoy cocktails during Passover with kosher options and a refreshing recipe!
I'm On a Ride (and I Wanna Get Off)...
March 28, 2025
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!
March 14, 2025
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!
March 11, 2025
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!
March 10, 2025
Hello, readers! Welcome to the Schudown, formerly Amanda’s Schustack. If you are receiving this communication via email, thank you for already being a...
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