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Walking through the adult beverage aisle lately has been very interesting. All new liquor flavors, artisan beer, and soda. Wait, what?...
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I love all of the traditions of Easter, but I noticed that a lot of the sweets and fun...March 24, 2016
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One of the hottest trends in 2016 is Amaro. What is Amaro, you ask? According to Food Republic Amaro...March 2, 2016
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We’re Going to Asia Baby, Well Kind Of!
Another hot new trend in the world of alcohol is East- Asian inspired drinks. Forbes noted, “East-Asian Cocktails — Robert Haynes-Peterson, Spirits Writer “I think we’re going to see a continuing expansion and evolution of East...March 2, 2016 487 0 -
They Came in Like a Disco Ball
The New Year brings new tastes, or in this case, “funky” flavors of the past. Disco was a social phenomenon in the 70s. Saturday Night Fever and late nights at the dance club is where everyone...January 22, 2016 624 0 -
Drink Your Sweet
At holiday parties, everyone strives to make the best cocktail. The season of cheer and cookies is no different. So if you prefer to drink your cookies, this is the time. I love how mixologists can...December 3, 2015 554 0 -
This May Contain Wine
All over the internet and Facebook, I have been seeing a huge fall sangria trend. I absolutely love sangria in the summertime, so refreshing and crisp. When I saw the creations online, I was floored that...November 19, 2015 613 0 -
Don’t Forget the Kiddos
Now, usually, Edgyplate uses The Scene to highlight the most wonderful drinks the adult beverage industry has to offer, but since Thanksgiving is about family…we can’t leave the kid’s out. When I was a kid, we...November 19, 2015 594 0 -
Cider, Cider Everywhere
We all know that craft beer scene is what is happening right now, but watch out, there is a new/old player coming to the table. That’s right, hard cider is making a return and is kicking...November 12, 2015 528 0 -
Drink Up Witches
What is Halloween without witches brew? Just as we all know, millennials love their drinks and Halloween, so why not have our cake (cake batter vodka that is; wink, wink) and eat it too? Halloween offers...October 23, 2015 800 0 -
Veg Out
Mom always told us – she is still telling us, as a matter of fact – to eat our vegetables. So fine. We will. If we are reading this correctly at http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/bartenders-adding-shot-healthy-veggies-mixed-drinks-article-1.1428292, our imbibing a big...September 3, 2015 717 0 -
Roll Out the Barrel
All righty then! We think this is an idea whose time has come, the new Barrel-Aged Spirits Kit that promises to “quickly barrel age your vodka, gin, rum, and other spirits in just 1-2 weeks. Just...August 19, 2015 972 0 -
Hot Time Summer in the City
You know how when the shimmer on your throat starts to slide to points south, and you’re without anything respectable with which to wipe that shimmer before it becomes a puddle? Well, we can’t help you...August 1, 2015 604 0 -
Tiny Dancer
Think about salsa dancing and more specifically dancing at a salsa club! Since our Mima was the tiniest little Cuban lady to rock the rhythm, we are able to speak to the dance. Let’s just say...July 3, 2015 681 0 -
Wanna at Least Feel Cool? Go to a Secret Bar…
When Elliot Ness and dinosaurs roamed the earth, the only way to enjoy a cocktail with one’s friends under the cloak of secrecy at home (sacramental wine or medicinal alcohol were the drinks available) or at...July 2, 2015 793 0 -
Would You Eat Them with a Goat? Would You Eat Them on a Boat?
We pretty much love dinner cruises. As a matter of fact, that might well be our dream date, our perfect night on the town (which is to say, “on the water…”). Cloud 9 Living, which is...June 30, 2015 714 0 -
My My My, Here’s the Real History of the Mai Tai
June 30, 2015 is NATIONAL MAI TAI DAY! Like most everyone who loves to sip concoctions that come with little umbrellas and maybe a plastic monkey or two, we always thought our favorite rum-based tropical delight...June 29, 2015 693 0 -
Crafty, Tasty and Local
When it comes to beer, Millennials favor craft. And with more than 2,500 craft beer brands on the market, we’re swimming in choices. But it’s interesting, because our buds (pun intended) at Mintel wrote a report...June 27, 2015 667 0 -
GRRRRRR-owler
Now, this growler thing just might be the ticket for HOT SUMMER NIGHTS, but first things first. Let’s define a growler, shall we? … because some of you might be thinking about, oh, a largish dog...June 19, 2015 630 0 -
The Food on the Street
Few topics makes us as happy as food trucking. Millennials love food trucks. We are Millennials. Oh, for joy. Here’s the deal with food trucks: They’re where we are when we are there, and they’re good,...June 15, 2015 723 0
