I am having an event for 200 guests – 6 1/2 hours It is a premium bar with the following liquor, wine & beer can any one assist on percentage I should purchase of each average to heavy drinkers. Wedding – 5:00 p.m. -... (7 replies, last updated by jspear April 9, 2008)

I had the same problem trying to find Falernum. Found some blood orange bitters at Will-Sonoma. It’s strange considering how many bars we have that we can’t find quality ingredients. Sour apple schanpps anyone? (14 replies, last updated by Icantread September 29, 2008)

Does anyone have any unique ideas for a gift for my friend’s "Stock the Bar" shower this weekend? I know they’re big fans of bourbon, vodka & beer. I don’t want to buy anything that they’ll get a million... (10 replies, last updated by pengcast April 6, 2008)

If one wanted to stock a moderate home bar in the Triangle, where would one shop? I’m a little confused as to what ABC sells and if certain stores are better than others. I can’t imagine ABC stocking lots of esoteric... (14 replies, last updated by insectrights January 20, 2008)

My friend is celebrating his new house with a "stock the bar/drink the bar" party. Everyone will bring a bottle as a gift, but we will open some of them to serve. I would like to bring something unique and am looking for ideas (9 replies, last updated by JK Grence the Cosmic Jester April 7, 2007)

restaurant is catering the event, and supplying a bartender. Soft drinks and coffee/tea are handled. Wine and beer are handled. Glassware and stemware are handled. I just need to stock the bar. I realize that we’ll need a... (15 replies, last updated by mrclives August 31, 2005)

Hello, all...I’m going to a 'Stock the Bar' party this weekend and need to pick up the happy couple something unusual and hard to find in Virginia (where they live). I am not very knowledgable about spirits (you’ve... (14 replies, last updated by Miyagi July 30, 2004)

We’re not huge liquor drinkers, yet I’d like to have a decently-stocked bar at home. Currently, I have bottles of: Smirnoff Vodka Cuervo Tequila Crown Royal Beefeater Gin Kahlua Amaretto Eagle Rare Bourbon What other staples... (49 replies, last updated by JK Grence the Cosmic Jester February 11, 2008)

They don’t stock good vermouth for the same reason they don’t stock a lot of good stuff, but rather line their bars with artificially flavored liqueurs and 20 flavors of vodka: there’s just not a demand. Hell,... (26 replies, last updated by MGZ May 14, 2009)

What do you all use when a recipe calls for fish stock? I can’t stand the thought of making it from scratch — not because I mind the labor (not at all) but because I hate to use up wonderful fish for stock. Are there... (4 replies, last updated by ipsedixit September 29, 2008)

i’ve heard tell of a bar on the UES that makes the best tail. does anyone know if there is one place or am i so out of the loop and so not aware? i don’t know what the tail’s name is but it is essentially a... (10 replies, last updated by lissy August 22, 2007)

That would be the Hogfish Bar & Grille and yes, it is definitely a hound kind of place. The Killer Hogfish Sandwich is da’bomb and be sure to try the Fried Lobster sandwich with Key Lime Honey Mustard. Yum! I’m... (1 reply, last updated by Randy Lay March 21, 2006)

I was just at South End Formmagio’s where I found the following for some stocking stuffers: Chocolate covered and chocolate stuffed figs (Rabitos Royals from Spain?) $1 each, scarily good Fancy hot chocolate mix $3.50... (4 replies, last updated by debtslave December 20, 2004)

Walgreens stores in San Francisco (and perhaps elsewhere) have their entire selection of Ritter Sport bars on sale for $1.39 each. [Note to mods: I posted it on this board because their sales vary regionally, even within the Bay... (0 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler August 8, 2006)

A couple months ago I decided to make some room in the freezer by making stock out of the gargantuan bag of shrimp shells I had been accumulating. Of course that didn’t save any room because now I have a gargantuan bag of... (3 replies, last updated by Eduardo December 17, 2004)