If your alcoholic escapades often take you beyond the land of seedy bars and into black tie dinners with the rich and obviously miserable, be sure to grab a pair of Bottle Opener Cufflinks ($50). Made from polished stainless steel, these interesting accessories are subtle enough to blend in with an upscale crowd — although [...]
And the saga continues…With products like Baconnaise, Bacon Floss, and even Bacon Lip Balm, we have to ask: Why didn’t someone think of this before? Who’s Your Daddy Bacon Potato Chips ($5) are exactly what you’d expect — a delicious combination of potato and bacon. Handmade from high-quality potatoes and cooked with a proprietary blend [...]
Okay, so you might be thinking that beer and caramel go together about as well as beer and ice cream — PBR float, anyone? — but these Beer & Pretzel Caramels ($12/dozen) are a happy exception. Made by Liddabit Sweets in Brooklyn, these tiny treats are made by reducing and mixing Brooklyn Brewery’s Brown Ale [...]
Get a jump-start on your Father’s Day shopping or add a rare gem to your scotch collection with the Ardmore 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky ($450). Limited to just 1,428 individually numbered bottles made exclusively for the U.S. market, this coveted aged whisky is crafted in the only Highland distillery that consistently peats [...]
Who’s in the mood for some pig and alcohol flavored suckers? Lollyphile is a San Fran-based company selling odd lollypop flavors (4/$10), like its first two creations, Absinthe and Maple-bacon. The Absinthe lollypops are made with real absinthe, and the Maple-bacon ones (also available in a caffeinated version) are made with organic, cured bacon and [...]
With a legacy dating back to ancient times, Leather Vessels ($22-$200) are painstakingly-handcrafted cups, tankards, flasks, and bottles, each made with highest-possible level of detail and accuracy. A few more contemporary designs are available now, and will soon be joined by strict medieval reproductions of real-life vessels, some of which were studied by the creators [...]
The Markham Console Bar’s weathered pine trestle base makes it a solid man cave choice; it features a recessed bottle trough, hidden tool drawer, and cast-iron towel bar and bottle opener.
I admit, I visit a lot of bars. Whether its drinking and running or just going on my own, it’s the Guinness that is usually the flame for this moth. Being a girl, the place must be kept clean. Every bar tender should have this behind their counter for those unsightly stains.
Take your snacking to the next level with Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn ($35/2 lbs.). This sweet/savory snack mix incorporates the smokey goodness of bacon and a bit of bourbon with the sweetness of caramel and the crunch of popcorn, resulting in an addictive snack that’s a great way to kickstart your next Baconholics Anonymous meeting.
Last time I went to Boston, we stayed at a hotel in China town where my boss joked about buying a chicken to bring home…a live one.
Next time, I’ll try and book at the Liberty Hotel. The hotel has become popular via their Alibi bar, Veuve Clicquot’s Grand Dame bar and two restaurants, Click [...]
