Best thing I do in the first 24 hours on a cruise ship is walk each deck looking for hangouts and first day deals. This seasoned cruise veteran, wine taster, and whisky lover is here to remind you that this is how you find out about fun tastings, classes, and other onboard activities. On one […]
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Reconsidering Midtown: 77 Degrees
Years ago I abandoned Midtown Houston for less trendy establishments with more parking options. This was a hot spot for young and dumb college me, but now I work downtown and live way out in the burbs, so I let the next generation have it, and I enjoy an earlier bed time. But after I thoroughly […]
Reconsidering Midtown: Jack & Ginger’s
Years ago I abandoned Midtown Houston for less trendy establishments with more parking options. This was a hot spot for young and dumb college me, but now I work downtown and live way out in the burbs, so I let the next generation have it, and I enjoy an earlier bed time. But after I thoroughly enjoyed […]
The Balvenie Rare Craft Tasting: Slàinte Mhath
For the third year in a row, we’ve had the opportunity to attend The Balvenie’s Raw Craft Collection curated by Anthony Bourdain, which has been a sensory blend of my favorite single malt scotch whisky and featured hand craft artisans. This year (and last year) the event was held at the Majestic Metro in […]
We Go Together Like Scotch and Crafts
What pairs well with a fine scotch whisky? More scotch. And crafts, of course. Last year we had the opportunity to attend The Balvenie’s Rare Craft Collection curated by Anthony Bourdain, which is a beautiful marriage of my favorite single malt scotch and hand craft artisans. We enjoyed a dram of Balvenie DoubleWood […]
Glenmorangie Scotch Tasting: Go Take a Nap, Wine
I love Scotch. Scotchy scotch scotch. Wine touring and enjoying wine tastings whenever available has opened my palate to other spirits with a wide spectrum of flavors. Scotch is my favorite spirit, and they differ from each other country to country and region to region (just like wine!). I’ve tasted enough of a variety to know […]