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Interviews
Booze Epoque's Harmony Dawn Loves the Mysticism of Chartreuse
The Booze Époque co-founder discusses Chartreuse's staying power and versatility.
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Fred Yarm Pairs Loyal Nine's Colonial Cuisine With Madeira, Brandy, and More
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The bar manager discusses creating a food-friendly cocktail program that pays homage to the olden days — without actually mimicking grim colonial-era drinks.
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Naomi Levy Makes the Best Bar Better With Fruit Ash, Curry Cocktails, and Hospitality
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Eastern Standard's Naomi Levy discusses managing an award-winning bar, science versus intuition, seaweed, and more.
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Tyler Wang Talks Tequila
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The Audubon bar manager discusses why silver trumps gold, Bing Crosby, and tequila that’s fit for Indiana Jones.
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Vikram Hegde Wants to Create an Experience for You
Vikram Hegde's bartending — and now managing — philosophy emphasizes simplicity and the overall social experience.
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Maps
Drink Your Veggies With a Side of Alcohol
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2015 has been the year of the juice bar, and lovers of liquefied vegetables can easily find some cocktails in the same vein, whether they're looking for peppers or celery or pickled Brussels sprouts. Here are vegetable-filled drinks to try around the city. Map includes Boston Chops, Audubon Boston, Bronwyn, and more.
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Essential Boston Late-Night Food, According to Bartenders
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We asked local bartenders an important question — what's the best place to get a late-night snack around Boston? Map includes Alden & Harlow, Charlie's Kitchen, Eastern Standard, and more.
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Hot Cocktail Season Is Coming
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Here are a few steamy cocktails to warm you up as we head into chillier days. This map will be updated further as we progress fully into hot cocktail season. Map includes Brick & Mortar, Pier6, The Independent, and more.
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Where to Drink Cheap Cocktails in Boston
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Here are some great options for cocktails that are priced in the single digits. Map includes Highland Kitchen, Cambridge Common, JM Curley, and more.
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Photo Features
Grill 23, Tuesday at a 6:30 p.m.
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It's 6:30 at Grill 23, and the bar — the whole restaurant for that matter — is alive with chatter, loud and hearty laughter, and the sounds of a busy kitchen in the full swing of dinner service.
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Russell House Tavern, Monday at 4 p.m.
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It's late afternoon on Monday, upstairs at Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square. It's Columbus Day, and the place is alive with those enjoying unseasonably warm weather and a day off.
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Bartender Q&As
60+ local bartenders chime in on five cocktail questions.
- What's the most overrated cocktail ingredient?
- What's the most underrated cocktail ingredient?
- What's the weirdest current cocktail trend?
- What's your go-to cocktail order?
- What's your favorite cocktail to make?
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