Sheep Station has a good ginger beer for their Dark n Stormys . . . def not Reeds, but I forget which . . . (4 replies, last updated by pitu July 2, 2009)

As I prepare for my vacation in the South American hinterland, I am getting into the summer mood. I need to know where I can find my favorite beachey drink the Dark N' Stormy here in LA. I am looking for the proper Black Seal Rum... (5 replies, last updated by Schweinhaxen February 6, 2009)

anyone know where we can get a good dark’n’stormy drink in walking distance of rowes wharf? keep striking out- nobody has ginger beer! thanks! (10 replies, last updated by Northender June 13, 2006)

I am looking for the best dark and stormy that DC has to offer. Any suggestions?? (3 replies, last updated by mnadel June 2, 2007)

A good friend is kindly removing an air conditioner for me on Friday – I’ve promised to make Dark & Stormy's and I’m looking for suggestions of some light food to go along with them. Maybe something caribean in... (13 replies, last updated by foodieseattlelady January 28, 2009)

I made my very first dark & stormy Saturday (and my 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th). I used Sprecher’s made in Milwaukee. Good, but not as good as The Ginger People Ginger Beer. I’ve got a & Bull on deck. (12 replies, last updated by cockscomb February 10, 2009)

I had dinner at Compass last night before an event at Lincoln Center. The food was adequate — soup served warm, not near hot, attractive plating, nothing memorable. Service was quite nice. The only problem came when we... (3 replies, last updated by idia November 29, 2007)

fellow chowhounder Sarah previously said... "martinis and slabs of meat on a cold dark night, that kind of place!"... aside from the cold part... it was beautiful in bodega this past weekend.. it was accurate. excellent bar..... (0 replies, last updated by withalonge July 25, 2005)

In search of either a bar serving a classic dark and stormy (Gosslings Bermuda Rum and ginger beer) or a place where I can buy the ingredients (ginger beer has been hard to find). Ideally, a Village or LES bar or a Harlem or UWS... (18 replies, last updated by jakew8 June 23, 2008)

A Dark 'n Stormy has to be made with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum – don’t attempt to pass off a Dark 'n Stormy with Myers!!!!!!!! People will get upset! (18 replies, last updated by thew April 27, 2009)

Try a dark 'n stormy. It’s dark rum with ginger beer—not ginger ale—which keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. There’s a Bermudan brand that is the “official” mixer for a Gosling’s... (29 replies, last updated by NYChristopher August 15, 2008)

Also I forgot Botanica Bar, which is on Houston b/t Mott and Mulberry. It’s low-key, pretty much a dive, and the drinks are great! (Try the "Dark & Stormy.") There is a back room with couches. (24 replies, last updated by atandt March 2, 2007)

Stormy's is west county (Bloomfield)institution, and while it’s been a few years since I’ve been, I used to go a couple of times per year. Your co-worker is correct about the beef. Roger used to dry age his own meat.... (4 replies, last updated by Sarah July 24, 2005)

Ketchup (you spell catsup I spell ketchup... it’s all good) goes dark due to oxidation. ie., the contents react to air after opening. This slowly leads to the flavors declining and getting “off” tastes. But the... (29 replies, last updated by sooth March 16, 2002)

For the blow by blow on our prime rib chowdown at Stormy's in Bloomfield, California (near Bodega Bay), read here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/394407 These are the wines the group brought to enjoy, with collected notes and... (2 replies, last updated by BN1 April 23, 2007)