Goldfinger Punch

While helping Zumi Japanese Kitchen in Nashville, TN, I’ve been implementing daily punches for this student heavy neighborhood hang.  It’s quick and a lot of fun for those who are just coming into… Read More →

Portland, OR: Sweet Mary, mother of Christ….

As we all know, Portland, OR is legit, and in many areas.  Lying in my favorite area of the United States, the pacific northwest has a wonderful combination of art, music, food and… Read More →

Nashville, TN: All roads lead to home, or at least your backyard.

As I research and travel a bit to see what others are doing, for the T.V. show and book, I’m amazed.  Not only are cocktails getting better and being taken more seriously but… Read More →

Denver, CO: Drinking beneath the floor boards of heaven.

As fate would have it my search for amazing cocktails in Denver, CO did not come easy.  In most cases I meet someone relatively quickly that will point me in the right direction… Read More →

Phoenix AZ: The Oasis in the Sand

While gearing up for summer, a few things come to mind.  First are memories.  I have a lot of memories of myself as a younger chap doing summer rock and roll tours, sweating… Read More →

Charleston South Carolina: Always Looking Ahead

Where to start on this one is hard.  Charleston S.C., a city with so much history, is one many look toward for architecture, shopping, beaches, ghost tours and all things “southern”.  What some… Read More →

All that and a bottle of rum!

As time changes so does my curiosity and my palate.  Up front I’ve never been a huge rum fan.  Like most I’ve had the bad experiences with the low grade brands (which shall… Read More →

Austin, TX: Life Outside SXSW.

So, it’s the time of year that all my friends come back with their SXSW stories.  For those not in the know South by Southwest (SXSW) is a yearly music, film and media… Read More →

Northern Spirits: Minneapolis, MN

I’m being asked by friends and all the curious where the good places are in certain cities.  Some cities are getting all the hype with cocktail forward bars that have been around for… Read More →

Omaha, NE

The whole point of PourTaste is this–there’s many wonderful places out there that are making wonderful drinks that are being missed.  Certain players get all the cred in any game, and in this… Read More →