I wasn’t very impressed when I first touched a Negroni to my lips. The mix, in equal parts, of Campari, vermouth and gin made me wince. Not able to finish the drink, I think I may have poured it down the drain. “I can’t drink bitter stuff” I must’ve thought to myself. I didn’t know… Read More A Drink in Three Parts | The Negroni Nears its 101st Birthday
The world is in the hands of a pandemic. A novel coronavirus, now known as SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, originated in December in China. The disease, which began as a regional epidemic has since spread further, changing life as we know it. Hit hardest by lockdown and stay-at-home orders designed to contain the… Read More Getting Through Crisis One Order at a Time | An Interview with Phoenix Restaurateur Chris Bianco
This year’s Chivas Masters Cocktail Competition saw Micheal Chen, head mixologist at the Cannery, take the top title, keeping Shanghai in the winner’s seat a second year in the row despite ample bartenders from other cities and multiple heats across the country leading up to the final showdown on May 22nd. Leading up to this… Read More A Night with the Masters | Drinks at Andaz Hotel’s Chivas Masters Pop-Up
Food and drink are the two major driving forces in Shanghai. Business, trade and art are up there, but after a long day of business and trading or looking at art, its time to get a drink and bite to eat, and that’s where Shanghai’s extensive F&B scene comes into play. If food and drink… Read More Feasting at FEAST | A Fairly Lucid Account of Shanghai’s Top Food Festival
Photo Credit: Chivas Regal Asia When it comes to China’s growing cocktail culture, Shanghai is still the country’s undisputed cocktail capital. With an uncalculable number of bars specializing in all kinds of spirits calling the city home, it has been the center of countless articles, industry events, awards, and even a cocktail festival, SIP… Read More Success with the Craft | A Good Year for Atsushi Suzuki of Sober Company & Speak Low
Coming from Narita into Tokyo was quite the experience, riding on the Sky Liner and seeing trees and green fields whizzing by and morphing into small buildings that grew taller and taller. As if responding to the slowly setting sun, the buildings became bright with neon and LED ads and lights all over. I had… Read More Sake & Comfort Food | Lessons in Japan’s Spirit in Ginza
When it comes to cocktails in Ningbo, the saying quality over quantity certainly fits. After fluctuating for awhile the city has finally settled with 5 cocktail bars in the city center, each with their own perks and specialties that make them shine. After writing various articles about beer and whiskey and even a few articles… Read More Imbibe in Ningbo | 5 Quality Cocktail Joints to Visit
Shanghai sees a lot of restaurant openings each month. Sometimes these periods, with a “soft opening” period where a place isn’t quite open until the big grand opening arrives, can be a bit ridiculous and confusing, as there isn’t really a set time for a soft opening to start and finish and, as noted by… Read More A Night in the Life | Experiencing a Shanghai Bar Pre-Opening
Leaving the city of Shanghai, a haven for gastronomy of all types and tastes, is like going through withdrawal. Gone is the luxury of being able to try something new on a daily basis. Let’s say you’re hankering some borscht for lunch and a little Greek for dinner, it’s available in Shanghai. Want to sample… Read More Shanghai Beer Run | Exploring the Megacity’s Good Eats & Brews
On December 31st, 2014 at Glo London in Lao Waitan, tradition was substituted with excitement and flair. Champagne, the humble and trusted New Year’s beverage of choice the world over, was replaced by the mojito. Not just one, but 30 different colorful and tasty interpretations of the drink. Glo London’s New Year’s Eve Mojito Party… Read More Glo London’s New Year Mojito Bash
