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....
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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.
What's the Best Drink To Throw at Someone?
Answering a recent query, and also some thoughts on my future on this platform
One Day My Log Will Have Something To Say About This
Scheduling TWIN PEAKS viewings fed some of my first creative routines
What to Accept When You Have Expectations
How I'll stay sharp in the duller months
On Track With Schustack
You have an overwhelming number of options, so thank you for choosing this one
New Additions to the Holiday Playlist (Anything But Ho Ho Ho! Hum)
And I finally found a Hanukkah song I like!
Repeal Day Viewing: I Walk Alone
This 1947 film noir starring Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, and Lizabeth Scott is a stylish tale of Prohibition's aftermath
