Archive for September, 2009

Pravda

10, Sep 2009

1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70195 | +1.504.525.1818

Why Here?
This bar features an extensive vodka and absinthe menu.
The Good
The staff are incredibly knowledgeable about the drinks they serve and will set you up with an absinthe drink in the traditional French style.
The Bad
This place is quiet – there’s no music! While there’s [...]

Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant

9, Sep 2009

2555 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574 | +1.707.967.1010

Why Here?
This restaurant is manned by students at the Culinary Institute of America, and known for its food quality.
The Good
Make sure to order the appetizer sampler, “Today’s Temptations”, which allows you to sample a chef’s selection of appetizers. You can’t choose which you get, but [...]

Izakaya Ten

8, Sep 2009

207 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011-4716 | +1.212.627.7777

The Good
A friend took me to this hidden gem one Friday night. Upon entering, it looks like a sake bar. The place does indeed have a full bar with extensive sake and wine menus, but don’t let that fool you. The limited but varied selection [...]

Ujien

8, Sep 2009

4-20 1, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan | 06.6252.7800
http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/e/syoten/map3.html

Why Here?
Green tea based desserts galore! This small store, nestled in between the clothing stores on the bustling Shinsaibashi shopping street, doesn’t look like anything special on the outside. The front half of the store is devoted to selling green tea and green tea related items, [...]


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