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06.10.13 · 2 PM

Absorbing a new cocktail odyssey at Social House

Social House has always been a cool spot with great food, starting back when celebrities and local industry types flocked to the original location at Treasure Island. It’s been almost three years since the restaurant and lounge was resurrected at Crystals in the CityCenter complex, and it’s still serving one of best pan-Asian menus on the Strip. A new executive chef has taken control of the kitchen—Jon Amorin, who opened Social House back in the TI days—and a new selection ... Read more...

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05.16.13 · 6 AM

Coming soon to Las Vegas: Indio beer

The summer months are upon us, and that means it’s time to get out the coolers and stock up on plenty of beer. And there’s going to be one more label on the shelf vying for your hard-earned liquid refreshment dollar: Indio. If that name doesn’t ring any bells, that’s because up until last year, it had been made and sold exclusively in Mexico. (It was first brewed in 1893.) Now Heineken USA Inc. is bringing Indio to America in ... Read more...

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05.13.13 · 10:28 AM

Sushi Roku’s Far East Mule will bring out your inner gin lover

It takes a lot for me to actually like a gin cocktail. I know martini swillers have been carrying on a love affair with the juniper-y spirit for ages, but I just can’t get on board. It tastes like Christmas trees. Other than creations made with Oxley gin, which undergoes an unusual cold distillation process, I haven’t found a gin cocktail I enjoy. Until now. The Far East Mule at Sushi Roku is my new favorite. Because of the “mule” ... Read more...

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05.10.13 · 1:53 PM

A very special cocktail pairing at Postrio

One of the great things about blogging about booze: the interesting people you run into. While on a recent trip to Henderson’s Total Wine, I ran into a gentleman named Joe Intiso in the bourbon section. We almost immediately began discussing our favorite bourbons, ones we still wanted to try, and those we had trouble finding. It turned out Joe knew a hell of a lot more about bourbon—and spirits in general—than I. That’s because he’s a bartender, but not ... Read more...

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04.26.13 · 1:20 PM

Compass Box blends whiskey and brilliance in one bottle

Discerning scotch whiskey drinkers have significant cause to celebrate. Compass Box Whisky Co., a “boutique scotch whiskey blender,” began selling its award-winning products in our state last August, and a small but extremely happy group got to sample them at the Freakin’ Frog on April 23. U.S. Brand Ambassador Robin Robinson couldn’t disguise the pride in his voice as he explained how much Compass Box has grown in popularity in a relatively short time. The brand is now in 17 ... Read more...

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04.12.13 · 12:13 PM

Time is running out to experience Stone’s Enjoy By 4-20-13 IPA

There’s only about a week left to experience the Enjoy By 4-20-13 IPA, a limited release beer produced by San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. So you better drink some—fast. While some beers improve with age, Stone designed this brew to be enjoyed before April 21 to experience its “über hop-forward flavor and aroma.” Eleven varieties of hops were used to brew the beer, as was a technique called “hop bursting,” where fresh hops are added at the end of the ... Read more...

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04.4.13 · 9:11 AM

Adam Carolla releases sangria for men—why?

I’m a huge Adam Carolla fan. Unabashedly so. I’ve been fascinated by his unadulterated, unfiltered stream-of-consciousness musings ever since hearing him on Loveline in the mid-‘90s. The only season of Dancing With the Stars I ever watched was the one he appeared on. He made a movie called The Hammer; I loved it. He started a podcast. I rarely miss it. Yeah, if Carolla is behind it, I’m on board. Well, almost. See, there’s this thing called Mangria … If ... Read more...

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03.18.13 · 4:06 PM

Celebrating St. Patrick’s with Kentucky, Tennessee—and Japan

I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a bourbon, a “Tennessee whiskey” and a Japan blended whiskey. I know, I know, St. Patrick’s Day is supposed to be enjoyed with Irish whiskey. So sue me. But let’s be honest: With the changing characteristics of every type of whiskey, is it really that big a deal anymore? Hell, at a recent Balvenie tasting, I was informed the lovely juice in my glass was partly aged in bourbon casks. A dram is a ... Read more...

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03.5.13 · 11:16 AM

Chocolate wine revisited: It’s not just for Valentine’s Day

Newsflash! You can wear white after Labor Day and chocolate wine isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. Ok, full disclosure: I actually discovered my new favorite chocolate wine at a tasting on February 14. While the chocolate-centric holiday might be the impetus for sampling this type of drink, it certainly isn’t the only time to bust out some sweet reds. Over the past few years, the market for chocolate wine has expanded greatly, offering a much larger range of products. What ... Read more...

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03.4.13 · 1:52 PM

Balvenie and bagpipes: Whiskey heaven

One great thing about whiskey fests: All the great offshoot events they inspire. Last Friday’s Nth Universal Whisky Experience at Encore attracted the world’s premiere whiskey distillers in one location, and Lorne Cousin, the brand ambassador for Balvenie, took advantage of the visit to host a private get-together of his Las Vegas friends at Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room on Saturday night. To say this was a Scottish-themed night is something of an understatement. Kilts were in ample supply, and the ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week Jun 19, 2013
by Ken Miller

Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink

When you think of summer, odds are thoughts of legendary literary character Don Quixote don’t spring to mind. But after trying a Distorted Chivalry at the Venetian’s Postrio, that might ...
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