The Good Life

Fish-House Punch

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
By Kyle
Fish-House Punch

One book I highly recommend to anyone seeking to gain or expand their knowledge and overall appreciation of classic American cocktails is Imbibe, by David Wondrich. Wondrich does a fantastic job of introducing the reader to various drinks that have emerged throughout the course of American history. In the pages of his book, you get... »

Classic Cocktails – The Sazerac

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
By Kyle
Classic Cocktails – The Sazerac

Over the last several years there has been a steady movement back to the “classic” American cocktail. I guess we’ve had enough RedBull and Vodkas to get us up looking for something new, and it’s about time. I was first introduced to quality cocktails when a friend of mine brought me to Peche Bar &... »

The Connoisseur’s Book of the Cigar

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Kyle
The Connoisseur’s Book of the Cigar

With the advent of the internet and it’s abundance of online research, printed books have lost much of their luster. However, there are still some books worthy of pursuit. The Connoisseurs Book of the Cigar, by Zino Davidoff is definitely one of those books. It is even noted by Cigar Aficionado in their list... »