Matcha coming atcha

I’m very sorry for that headline; it’s Monday morning as I write. Anyway, this is my cranky take on matcha Continue reading →

Spring drinks: Chianti, Bacardi, saison

Hey, look! Three recent National Post columns: • Saison beer is delicious, but you’ll never find out unless you run Continue reading →

Nice ice baby

Ever wondered what the deal is with the huge ice cubes at bars? This week in the National Post I Continue reading →

My ebook will tell you how to make cocktails (updated with links to buy)

On Dec. 4, my first e-book will be released. UPDATE: Here’s where to buy it: iTunes Kobo Amazon Google Barnes Continue reading →

I told the Americans what to drink in Toronto

Imbibe is a quality magazine about drinks based in Portland, Ore.; in my opinion, it’s the most important publication on Continue reading →

Blogging about booze for The Huffington Post

As of this week, I’ve joined HuffPo as a blogger, specifically on the subject of booze. I’m still not sure Continue reading →

Introducing my new booze blog

Ladies and gentlemen, it brings me great pleasure to announce my new booze blog, That Sweet Burn. Some of you Continue reading →

Hey Starbucks, make 5 p.m. taste like it does in Milan

I’m not a big fan of chain coffee shops generally, and I don’t normally dole out free advice to companies Continue reading →