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The World’s Best Bars 2009-2022

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

Today was the official announcement of 2022's World's 50 Best Bars - congratulations to Paradiso in Barcelona for being named the World's Best Bar! Best of lists are often imperfect, but they are also interesting – especially if you dig into how they are crafted. One of the lists I’ve been following for a while … Continue reading The World’s Best Bars 2009-2022

The Message that Matters

August 8, 2022 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

About a week ago, the Instagram account for Healthy Pour posted an amazing series that should be required reading for everyone who is in or enjoys the hospitality industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Healthy Pour (@healthy.pour) My first reaction was joy. Here was the message I've been trying to share … Continue reading The Message that Matters

Tales of the FOMO

July 27, 2022 ~ Kate ~ 1 Comment

Or as they call it in New Orleans, FeauxMeaux. Most people hope to see a second line when they visit New Orleans, unfortunately, I saw one before leaving for the airport. I'm not going to lie - there was a tiny part of me that tried to rationalize the idea of going anyway. "Most people … Continue reading Tales of the FOMO

Tales of the Cocktail 2022

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

After doing a very abbreviated version of Tales in 2018, we've been anxious to get back and check it out properly. Since this seems to be our summer of "DO ALL THE THINGS," we are headed south to experience a full week of Tales of the Cocktail. Here's how the schedule is shaping up so … Continue reading Tales of the Cocktail 2022

One pandemic “later” . . .

May 26, 2022 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

It's cute that I thought 2020 would be the year I got back in to bar blogging. That, obviously, didn't happen. I finally got around to going day by day through my 2020 Google Maps timeline in order to see just what an impact the pandemic had on our habits. The drop would be even … Continue reading One pandemic “later” . . .

Minneapolis Behind the Booze — The Passport Program

January 29, 2020 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

I've been wanting to check out Tattersall's new Clover Club for a while so I'm really excited about this event! Don't have a Winter Passport? They're now half-off and still valid through April 15th so you have no excuse. (The discount will be applied when the passport is in your cart, the site still shows … Continue reading Minneapolis Behind the Booze — The Passport Program

2019 Bar Logging Data!

January 16, 2020 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

I recently completed a Data Visualization and Analytics bootcamp and it was really exciting to put some of the skills I learned to use – even if just to see how many bars we went to in 2019! (If you want to see the other impact bootcamp had on my life, just check out the … Continue reading 2019 Bar Logging Data!

Updates and a new project

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

After neglecting this site for most of a year, thanks to my decision to complete a certificate in Data Visualization and Analytics, I'm back and trying to give things a bit of a makeover. I've added a Maps page - you'll find maps for several of our trips coded to tell you places we liked, … Continue reading Updates and a new project

It’s Summer Passport Time! 134 drinks for $10!??!?

May 22, 2019 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

Hey, remember a few months ago when I posted about the Winter Passport cocktail program and how it was a really great deal - and a stupidly great deal with a promo code? GUESS WHAT IT'S SUMMER PASSPORT TIME!   It's bigger, it's better, it contains an ad for the USBGMSP, and there's a pick-up … Continue reading It’s Summer Passport Time! 134 drinks for $10!??!?

Booze for History Buffs

February 1, 2019 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

A couple of years ago, Summit Brewing and the Minneapolis Institute of Art teamed up and made a Tudor Ale for a special event at the museum. I was lucky enough to make it to the Summit taproom while they still had some and it was delicious and fascinating! I remember thinking it was a … Continue reading Booze for History Buffs

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This was a delicious taste of spring, even if Duluth is cold and foggy tonight. @hendricksgin with cucumber, dill, lime, simple, @stgermaindrinks and salt. A refreshing end to a lovely evening @the_rathskeller We’ve been meaning to check out Bungo @norseman_distillery and the stars finally aligned tonight. With prizes from @3leche_mpls and @drywitdrink we get to (hopefully) win prizes made by friends at a game hosted by the delightful @cruisinconnor The verdict on the color changing marshmallow is that they toast a little oddly, and look like they should be bubble gum flavored (but we’re glad they aren’t). Ready for packaging! The @newbelgium_foco taproom has become a must stop every time we’re in Fort Collins visiting the kid. Not only is the beer delicious, but the patio is open and inviting. It feels like they’ve put a ton of effort into being a friendly, fun, and accessible space for all and that warmth just exudes from the space. Also, tons of puppers. We’ve been watching the Herbst Market space since moving into the neighborhood seven years ago, always hoping for something wonderful to inhabit the beautiful old space. Our dreams came true and we had get in ASAP to enjoy them at one of the @herbstsaintpaul pre-opening dinners. The interior feels alive with sunshine, the horseshoe bar is reminiscent of a Parisian brasserie, and the dinner tasted of springtime. (This, of course, will change frequently as they source food from local farms.) Finally made it in to @randtowerhotelminneapolis for drinks @miaoumiaoumpls and dinner @blondettempls - what a gorgeous building! I started with the Room 8 at Miaou Miaou, calvados, palo cortisol sherry, green chartreuse, pineau des charentes. Next week, Arlo turns 18! Between that monumental birthday and his acceptance into the @uwrfadmissions Food Science program, it felt like a good year to splash out on a very special birthday dinner. We celebrated early @spoonandstable for their @nancysilverton Synergy dinner. Since he’s doing a Senior project on baking, it felt like a perfect fit.

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