Bringing the Bee to Its Knees

Think every squeeze bear is filled with the same sweet golden goo?

Americano

The more subtle sister of the Negroni.

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels.

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A classic bittersweet chocolate tart in a vanilla-bean shortbread crust, with cherry-vodka sauce.

Black Sesame and Mustard Popcorn

An Asian-inspired movie treat.

Most of the posts seem to refer to lagers or cider this leads me to the question, "is bitter popular in the U.S.A?" Where I come from (Yorkshire, UK), you would be looked at strangley for ordering anything else in a pub, if you...

Anyone have suggestions on where one can buy bitters (amer picon, amaro, etc. - not angostura, which Key Foods carries) in or near Brooklyn? Why are they so hard to find? Thanks much.

Anyone know where I can find John Smith’s bitter here in the US, particularly Long Island or NY? I heard they lost their export license, but I don’t know if that’s true.

I have used Angostura with some success in bean dishes and the like and there is one other bitter i have used as well (name escapes me). I run a bar and there we use Angostura in several drinks. However, this is a little, obscure...

Braised Belgian Endive

Braising endive gives it a tender sweetness to balance the hint of bitter.

Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad

With pickled shallots and tangerine vinaigrette.

Sazerac

She has a weakness for Sazerac Slings; give her even the fruit and she swings.

Negroni

Bask in its ruddy glow and tongue-tingling taste.

Cartini

Potent, aromatic, with a hint of bitter orange.

Bitters go way beyond tails in this salad dressing.