Small Batch Cocktail & Spirits News from France
Last month, Paris successfully pulled off its 3rd annual Paris Cocktail Week. From 21 through 28 January over fifty bars participated with brand specific drinks specials (one cocktail and one non-alcoholic cocktail) and various spirits related events were held all over the city. My favorite moment from this year’s PCW was the “Revolutionary Italiens” dinner […]
France’s first agave festival, Autour de L’Agave, happens this month from 21 – 28 February with special flights, workshops and master classes at various bars around town plus a 2 day dedicated salon at the 1K hotel. It wasn’t that long ago that lovers of Latin American products were bemoaning the lack of decent tacos […]
Valentine’s day can be extra stressful with pressure to pick the perfect place. Wouldn’t you rather just be having a drink without the side of anxiety? Then, relax, and try one of these romantic Paris bars. Cocktail Bars with a Romantic Ambience If your date is a cocktail lover, stop into one of the city’s […]
Hate the crowds, overpriced menus and excessive PDA that comes with going out on February 14th? Then stay home, get all hygge and treat yourself to a cocktail delivered straight to your door. Nighthawks cocktail delivery service teamed up with Sassy cider and employed the skills of barman Sebastien Gans (you might recognize his name […]
Good things take time. So we waited patiently for the creative force behind Little Red Door and Lulu White to open doors of their third venue, Bonhomie, a small plate Mediterranean inspired restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail bar. And it was well worth the wait. The 200 square meter space is bright and chic. It’s […]
Shopping for a drinks enthusiast this year? Cocktaillians can be a particular challenge. We’re not picky, per se. But, we know what we like. And what works. And what works well. We can venture into geeky territory. We’re up to date on the latest cocktail news. And we usually do things with purpose. When I […]
The Holidays: Super fun but sometimes stressful. Finished everything on your list and checked it twice? Or feeling the pinch of the seasonal shopping pressure? Whether you want to reward yourself for finishing it all ahead of time or need a little escape from the ever-growing “To Do” list, these Paris holiday PopUp bars and […]
Health is a hot topic in the cocktail world. Tales of the Cocktail is talking bartender yoga and spirit-makers are putting on Pilates programs for bartenders. But, even if someone isn’t spending long nights of physically demanding work behind the bar, it’s still important to strive for a healthy lifestyle. Here’s some ideas to help […]
On your mark, get set…go! There’s some serious ‘small batch’ happening in Paris and if you want to get your hands on this little bottle, you’ll want to get in on it early. In celebration of the upcoming Paris Cocktail Week, the PCW crew teamed up with Nicolas Julhès of Distillerie de Paris to create […]
It’s time for a new Cocktail Gift Guide. Who has a tiki lover on their shopping list? (And, if you’re a friend of mine you can already say “Me! I have a tiki lover in my life!) So, what to buy your pals with a Polynesian penchant? Here you go… Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, […]
