Staff Picks: The Sweetness of Summer
Sonya Bernhardt
Recently, I was searching for a good frozen recipe for a summer dinner party and discovered this Aperol sorbet concoction. It is delicious,...
Cocktail of the Month
The ruling military junta changed this country’s name from Burma to Myanmar in 1989, a year after thousands were killed in the suppression of...
Cocktail of the Month: Classic Mojito
As a cocktail, how do you know when you’ve reached your place in history? Could it be when you’re on the menu of every...
Staff Picks: Summer Wine Down
'Tis the season for barbecues, beaches, boating, parks and festivals in Washington. What better way to celebrate the hot days of summer than with...
Cocktail of the Month: The Hellusion
After a painfully slow ride during rush hour in the Malaysian metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, my taxi drops me at a nondescript office building....
Cocktail of the Month: White Russian
The white Russian has been on a roller coaster ride since its inception — climbing to a peak in the ’70s, falling into a...
Georgetown Icon, Dixie Liquor Rises Again
Closed since July 1, Dixie Liquor, founded in 1934, reopened April 20 — same place, same times, same property owners, different business owners. The...
Cocktail of the Month: Tuak
The Lake Toba region of North Sumatra is a place of travelers’ lore. Lake Toba, the largest crater lake on earth, was formed by...
Cocktail of the Month: Irish Cream
March Madness is soon upon us. No, I’m not talking about basketball. I’m referring to the Irish Catholic holiday turned binge-drinking free-for-all, when everyone...
Warm Welcomes for the Literate Drinker
As much as it’s about politics, D.C. is also a very creative city, full of passionate people who are experts at their chosen craft....
