After a lengthy hiatus, The Drinkable Week has returned with a super-sized episode (well, it’s longer than 4 minutes, which is like 75 percent longer than usual). The tiki bar renaissance is one of my favorite things these days. To celebrate, I explore Polynesian-inspired potable paradises in three time zones. Special guests: Ben & Mary Kate Mack!
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The Drinkable Week: Book Launch Bar Crawl Preview!
The launch of my book, The Year of Drinking Adventurously is upon us. And so is Saturday’s (11/21) bar crawl to celebrate said launch! That’s why this week’s The Drinkable Week is shamelessly all about ME! It’s a quick look at what to expect at the crawl, which kicks off at 1:30 pm.
Book Launch Bar Crawl UPDATE: Tentative schedule announced!
Here’s the itinerary for the bar crawl celebrating the launch of The Year of Drinking Adventurously. The six stops encompass many of the beverages featured in the book. I tried to make it as logistically manageable as possible…Most of the stops in the E. Village and Lower East Side are walkable. There’s a direct subway line…
The Year of Drinking Adventurously official NYC launch event
Can’t believe it’s almost here! My book, The Year of Drinking Adventurously (52 Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone) officially hits the street on Nov. 24, but the adventure starts a few days early. And, instead of a typical launch party, it’ll be a launch BAR CRAWL! What better way to reflect the diversity…
Drinkable Images: Feeling Tiki-fied
Feeling like a bit of a human yo-yo this week. Just returned from Japan a day and a half ago and now I’m heading about two-thirds of the way back in that direction to Hawaii tomorrow. Not that I’m complaining (Nor is my MileagePlus account)! In honor of my trek to state No. 50, here’s…
Drinkable Image: Otto’s Shrunken Head, New York
A little tiki love today from Otto’s Shrunken Head, one of the preeminent tiki bars in the U.S., located on East 14th St. in Manhattan. Stop in for any number of Polynesian-inspired potent refreshers like Otto’s Octane, Pinky’s Potion, Naughty Nell or a Patty’s Poison. The back room hosts live acts, showcasing everything from punk to…