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Most people associate Angostura aromatic bitters with cocktails, but many savvy chefs including award winning Chef Israel Calderon, Executive Chef at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, are exploring the flavors of Angostura along with food. At a recent lunch to celebrate the 2012 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge, Chef Calderon prepared a lavish eight course meal that showcased …

Angostura Bitters and Food Application by Geoffrey Kleinman Read More »

Still positively reeling from our trip to Trinidad during Carnival last week for the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. We thought we’d share with you some of the bitter and rum laden recipes from the ultimate winning mix masters. Happy sipping! On Second Thought by David Delaney Jr. of Niche Hospitality in Massachusetts Global Challenge Winner & Freestyle …

Recipe Wednesday: Angostura Rums & Bitters Read More »

  In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2012 award-winning boutique Scotch Whisky-maker, Compass Box Whisky will co-host “Whisky & Women Unite” with Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC). The 3rd annual “Whisky & Women Unite” celebration will toast to the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. This years cocktail …

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Last night, we at CitySip took a little p.m. trip to the recently revamped, Monkey Bar in midtown Manhattan. Cocktail queen, Julie Reiner began the reinvigoration of the drink menu thereby overall haute image last Fall. Last night, the intimate venue unveiled its Spring 2012 Cocktail Menu. Check out Taste Test: The Sippin’ 5 Spring Cocktails at The Monkey Bar. The …

Taste Test: The Sippin’ 5 Spring Cocktails at The Monkey Bar Read More »

  In Vegas, checking out a nice rack generally connotes something that doesn’t exactly require a wikipedia definition.  Add the Swingers Club at The Plaza Hotel, a slew of alcohol and you might just have yourself a scene from the next Hangover movie. This Sunday March 11th, from 3pm – 7pm, watch 16 of Las Vegas’s …

Speed Rack is Coming to Las Vegas Read More »

New’ish, across the pond, Amsterdam born and bred site, Barchaeology launched last Fall. The online platform was designed by bartenders with the simple mission to connect members of the drink industry to the general public. Because interest between both groups is different, the Barchaeology crew then decided to create a closed network for bartenders (www.barchaeology.net) …

Online Platform for Drinks Industry Hits the Spirited Spot Read More »

Most 9-5ers celebrate the end of the work week Friday and boozy brunches on Saturday or Sunday. As for the Vegas service industry, it’s often the reverse and Monday is in fact time to kick back and relax. For those kicking off their weekends and those that want to extend their traditional one, join the …

Matt Myers Presents the Bartender’s Brunch @ Cypress Read More »

The moment you have been so patiently awaiting is finally here: tickets to the 2012 Manhattan Cocktail Classic will go on sale on Thursday, March 15th at noon ET! While the full festival calendar will be revealed in due time (namely, on Thursday, March 15th – at noon of all shocking times!), here’s a taste of …

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is Upon Us! (Sponsored) Read More »

  Once more, we here at CitySip hit our local wine store, Winfield & Flynn for their top recommendations on what to drink this weekend for St. Patricks Day. Thirsting to get a taste of ye olde Irish without hitting a crowded pub or putting on your party costume green? Then, hit Winfield & Flynn for your dose of vert and …

Ye Olde Irish: The Sippin’ 5 Sips to Stock for St. Pattys Day Read More »

Love whisky? So do we. Drink Me Magazine is giving away 2 pairs of VIP tickets to the Event in New York: Whisky Live New York brings you over 200 of the world’s finest Scotches, Bourbons and whiskies of all types. Whisky Live NYC Wed, April 11th, 2012 Pier 60 6:30pm, 5:30 VIP www.whiskylive.com An incredible …

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