Pasted below is my latest article on SF Station Yum section. Click HERE for original article. Let me tell you a little bit about my favorite drink of choice — The Moscow Mule. The first time I tasted this libation was after a full-contact game of powder puff (more like full tackle) football. It was [...]
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NOPA: Top for burgers, libations and classic SF scene
Posted in Burgers, Cocktails, Grass-fed beef, Pao Chow, restaurants, Seasonal, SF Burger Examiner, tagged Burgers on May 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Latest post from my SF Burger Examiner column on NOPA! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about NOPA, and if you have any good sense, you’ve set aside an evening for an epic Californian/ Mediterranean meal and one of the best burgers you can find in San Francisco. A culinary gem with [...]
Pao Pisco Pilgrimage & Inca Trail Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Cocktails, pisco, Recipes on February 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
With this week’s planned Pao Pisco Pilgrimage (how’s that for alliteration?) through SF, figured I’d kick it off with a tasty recipe showcasing the primary ingredient. This libation comes to us from my go-to resource, Chow.com It is referred to as the “Inca Trail Cocktail,” which raises the question: Where does Pisco really come from? Peru (home to [...]
Drink of the Week: Elderflower Royale Cocktail
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Cocktails, Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I first enjoyed this cocktail at a friend’s 30th birthday brunch in the Castro. The sweetness of the Elderflower complimented our host’s decadent alcohol-infused, granola-encrusted french toast. I doctored the original Chow.com recipe up a bit by adding sparkling ruby red grapefruit juice. It’s a great alternative to the regular weekend warrior mimosas. St-Germain elderflower [...]
Cocktail Kitchen – Excellent Resource
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, tagged Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is just a quick post to share a site I came across today. The site is called “Cocktail Kitchen” (http://www.cocktailkitchen.com/index.php) and it provides “How-To-Make-It” videos, drink photos, cocktail mixing tips, and most importantly, recipes! What’s great about the recipes is that they include ingredients and measurements for different sized parties you may be having (perfect for [...]
Holiday Drinks of the Week: Yellow Bicycle, Candy Cane Cocktail, Mulled Hottie Tottie
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Holiday Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Glitzy sequin tights. Plush red coats paired with large weatherproof boots and beards. That’s right folks, it’s holiday party season! As I prepare to host my own holiday event later this week, I’ve been searching different sites for creative, festive and tasty libations. I’ve narrowed my list down to the top 3: 1) Yellow Bicycle 2) Candy Cane Cocktail 3) Mulled Hottie Tottie The first cocktail [...]
Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Continuing the Thanksgiving theme from yesterday’s Recipe of the Week posting (http://sftaoofpao.com/2009/11/19/recipe-of-the-week-apple-sausage-stuffing-a-la-pao/), is the Pao Sip Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria. The recipe comes to us from Latin chef, Jose Garces, and is also posted on Chow.com (http://www.chow.com/recipes/13694) The preparation is very easy and straightforward, and the fresh, tart flavors of cranberry and green [...]
Boisson (Drink) of the Week: Pimm’s Cup
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Pao Sip on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This past Sunday my friend Kelly hosted a brunch and book exchange event between our gal pals and labeled it: “Books, Brekks and Boissons.” The concept? Each girl brings a few books from her library to exchange with the other offerings, Kelly provides the nibbles (amazing fried bourbon donuts, homemade meatloaf, raspberry sorbet, white truffle mac and cheese to [...]
Drink of the Week: Antica Formula and the Peto Martini
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I strongly believe an aperitif elevates almost any dining experience to new heights. What is an aperitif? It is an alcoholic beverage that stimulates your appetite for an upcoming meal. There are a wide range of aperitifs. During my first trip to France I was introduced to the aperitif known as Kir Royale – which consists [...]
