Liquid Diet
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Liquid Diet Saveur editor predicts North Carolina (and other states) wine will be popular in 2012
Posted by Tricia Childress on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM
North Carolina, raise up.
This morning on NBC’s Today show, James Oseland, editor-in-chief of Saveur, predicted the food trends for 2012. One was the popularity of wines from “other” (not West Coast) parts of the country. On the table was a bottle from red wine from RayLen Vineyard & Winery, Yadkin Valley, N.C. (Oseland did not mention the wine by name.)
From the Today website:
All the success of California wines has left little room in the conversation for the wines of the rest of America. In 2012, that’s going to change. The wine-growing and wine-making regions of Virginia, North Carolina, the north shore of Long Island and the Finger Lakes in upstate New York are coming into their own and creating wines that are, in certain cases, just as good as wines coming out of California. To wit: the exquisite Dr. Frank’s Riesling from the Finger Lakes region is a fruity, floral delight, and the Texas Tempranillo from Pedernales in the Texas Hill Country is one of the most drinkable wines available today.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Liquid Diet Moet Hennessy tasting at Mez
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 9:52 AM
If you'd like to try a little bit of the bubbly without breaking the bank — AND support a good cause — head to Mez on Thursday for a special event.
The Moet Hennessy Portfolio Tasting will feature champagnes from Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart and Dom Pérignon, and cocktails mixing with Ten Cane, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Belvedere, with light hors d'oeuvres to help wash it all down. The event goes from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and proceeds will benefit (Project) Red.
A classy event to stop by before hitting the streets and getting buck wild — order your advance $20 tickets here (the cost is $30 at the door).
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Sullivan's Steakhouse Bacardi Light Mojito
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM
No matter the time of the year, a mojito is always a crowd favorite. In this episode of "Swig," bartender Kate Bender of Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1928 South Blvd., shows us how to make the refreshingly cool Bacardi Light Mojito.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Apostrophe Lounge's Smokin' Hot Martini
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM
In this episode of "Swig," Kyle Musumeci, bar manager of Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 South Tryon St., shows us how to make Apostrophe's signature Smokin' Hot Martini.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Crave Dessert Bar's Patriot Martini
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Although the Patriot Martini is great for 4th of July, Clint Medlock, operations manager of Crave, 500 W. 5th St., shows us that the colorful drink can be served any time of the year.
Liquid Diet Halloween-inspired drink recipes
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM
I just love the people I follow on Twitter. They put me on to so many cool things.
One article I came across today was tweeted out by DJ Spider, who regularly spins at Retroactive Fridays at Breakfast Club, Single Cell events and more. (She's also been voted by our readers as the best DJ in the city, and she's also really nice.) She'd found an article on Nightclub.com, recommending "Sinfully Sweet Treats" for Halloween. Sinfully sweet as in alcoholic.
My head is already filled with Halloween themes, as I'm trying to brainstorm an awesome costume, so of course I clicked to read up on some new cocktail recipes.
The Sour Witch (courtesy of Lucid Absinthe) sounds pretty fitting for the spooky occasion, if only for the folklore that it causes hallucinations. Although, the last time I tried Absinthe, I did not have any visions of fairies — and it tastes like cinnamon.
Another drink mentioned in the article is called Vampire Crush, made with Vampyre Vodka. Tell me that's not the perfect bottle to have on hand at your Halloween party.
Do you have any recipes for spooky cocktails you'd like to share?
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Dressler's Queen City Martini
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM
In this episode of "Swig," Brian Lorusso, bar manager of Dressler's Restaurant, 1100 Metropolitan Ave., shows us how to make the deliciously sweet Queen City Martini.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Thirsy Beaver's Beavosa
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM
If you like beer and you like mimosas, then the Thirsty Beaver Saloon's Beavosa may be the drink for you. In this episode of "Swig," bartender Molly Poe of the Thirsty Beaver, 1225 Central Ave., shows us how to make the unique drink.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Liquid Diet Avión Tequila launch party at Mez
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Whenever I think of tequila shots, the country song lyric "Tequila makes her clothes fall off" plays in the back of my mind. But a taste of the spirit doesn't have to lead to drunken mishaps. In fact, you can actually sip it. Who'd have thunk it?
If you're a tequila drinker, check out the launch party for Avión Tequila, happening this Thursday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m., at Mez. Avión, which boasts to be the world's smoothest tequila, is made in Jalisco, Mexico, and was recently recognized at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition with Double Gold distinction. (Side note: If you're a watcher of the show Entourage, you may already be familiar with this brand.)
Avión Tequila shots are going for $4, bottle service at $145, and $1 from every drink sold goes toward the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fund.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Soul Gastrolounge's X-Rated Martini
Posted by Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:20 AM
This week, Creative Loafing unveils a new Web mini-series called Swig. For the next few weeks, we'll take you into some of Charlotte's most popular bars and restaurants and ask bartenders how to make some of their most popular drinks.
In this episode of "Swig," bartender Adam Frers of Soul Gastrolounge, 1500-B Central Ave., shows us how to make Soul's X-Rated Martini.
