You’re not hallucinating—that’s absinthe.

A guide to New York City speakeasies.

I was in Prague a few years ago and decided to try Absinthe for the first time. The bartender poured the absinthe into a glass, filled a teaspoon full of sugar and dipped some of it into the liquor. He then lit the spoon on fire...

Turns out, it was just the high alcohol content …

My son is at me to order him some lolly pops from http://www.lollyphile.com/index.php Apparently theu have flavours like Absinthe and Ginger Wasabi. BUT they’re in thr US, and I am not, so I thought I might give making them...

bisque, sweetbreads w/potato salad, white anchovies, oysters w/absinthe jello & fennel... We also shared an iceberg salad with blue cheese & bacon which was damn good. Then a cheese burger which was extremely juicy & had an...

Last week I tried out the newish Taiwanese cafe next door to Lion in the mall on Warm Springs Blvd. The interior is brightly lit and contemporary with decorative seafood motifs. I was by myself but ordered two dishes to diversify...

How about an off-beat idea. (Okay, not really offbeat...) Absinthe on Hays, with their brasserie food and plush atmosphere always seemed romantic but not stuffy.

on Wells was mediocre, it is dimly lit but the atmosphere left me sort of cold(of course it was also freezing outside and we were seated near the door). Of all of the dishes we tried the mushroom appetizer was very good but they...

to pour cold water onto the spoon which dissolves the sugar in the Absinthe. Lastly he lit up the concoction and poured it for three apprehensive guests. I have to say that I found it extremely strong and repulsive, and was...

. The lamb lollipops were cooked to perfection as was the flank steak. The menu has several quesedillas such as a crab and brie one that had a hidden spice that we tried to figure out all evening (lemon zest, tartar sauce?). The...

Peche' Absinthe Bar French Restaurant Who’s tried it?

arrived at this casual restaurant on a pleasant evening to find my dinner guests already seated. the atmosphere is slightly romantic with both indoor and outdoor candle lit tables available. the dark, attractive pub interior has...

L'Absinthe.

Prediction for the next trend: Absinthe! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/05/MNQJTO9FM.DTL&tsp=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/dining/05absi.html?pagewanted=1&8dpc&_r=1