In the Boston area it is pretty much impossible to find Plymouth for under $25 (never mind $20) anymore. Personally, I prefer Beefeater over Plymouth anyway. It would definitely fit within your price limit. New Amsterdam would as...

...shaken not stirred would be Bond style, and I’m guessing with just a squirt of vermouth, but what kind of gin? Beefeater? Hendrick’s? Sapphire? Or does it matter? To me, the three all have very different tastes. For...

I have walnuts, gorgonzola, red butterhead lettuce from the garden, what dressing would be best???

Had a party over the weekend and totally overestimated the amount of lemons and limes we would need for the bar. I have a ton that are already sliced into wedges and even more that are still whole. Ideas on what to do?? I’m...

Well, in the absence of other input, I snagged a bottle. Tasted it side-by-side with the last ounce of a bottle of Beefeater (my go-to), with just a little water. Here’s my take... The botanicals are characteristic of London...

Heading to Port Orford in July. Would love some suggestions for both lunch and dinner. Thanks.

i love drinking martini’s with my dad. It is essentially the only time i drink them. He sneaks these lil miniature pickled onions in the drink......but now he can’t find them anymore and neither can I. Let me know if...

I saw a guy drinking an OJ and Guinness at a bar on Sunday early afternoon. Is this a “common” drink? What would one even call this? I can’t imagine it would taste very good! Any thoughts?

I’m a gin drinker, with a nice gin and tonic being my drink of choice. I’ve tried many, from Tangueray and Beefeater to Bombay sapphire and Stellar is by far my favorite. It’s not yet available in MN, but I...

Hi all, I got a pound of calamari steaks on sale and am excited to try them out. I did a search but only came up with recs or descriptions of them. Anyone have experience with these-recipes or tips? Thanks in advance!

I’ve had a few atils at PDT in NYC and other fine tail bars that steep tea, usually earl Grey, in gin, usually beefeater. One recipe for Fish House Punch (there are a zillion recipes with that name) calls for tea. Fish House...

Long, long ago I had Rosemary Chicken at Irene’s Restaurant in N’awlins' French Quarter. I still dream about it! Swimming in fragrant olive oil, the chicken pieces were rosemary-flavored to the nth power. It was if a...

What are the best North American artisanal fruit spirits? Brandy, grappa, and eau de vie? I’m looking for as much info on artisanal North American fruit spirits as I can find. Thanks

Scala’s. You can’t get any closer to Union Square than the St. Francis Drake Hotel where it’s in (with the doormen in beefeater costumes). Scala’s is my “safe place” to take visitors when I...

I was considering buying some FARM RAISED Abalone. They are little 2 to 3 inches. So while I of course know the pounding and quick frying that you do with bigger abs, I am clueless about how to prepare the little ones. Any ideas?...