Food + Drink
In celebration of all things gustatory.
Drinking as Literature
Just joined and will likely be posting mostly book reviews and excerpts from my books. So here is a short story from my newest book. My bio and media links follow.
Joseph FergusonPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Places to Brunch
The best places to brunch are those where you can meet with friends (or family!) to recharge after a long week and mentally prepare for the upcoming one. It’s a brief respite in the busy rhythm of our daily lives, where you can stop and sip the mimosas and load up on sugary sweet french toast delights or savory bacon and egg concoctions. It's also a great place to cure a hangover (cue the bottomless mimosas and spicy bloody marys!) or get a little boozy before another dreary Monday rolls around. Are any of the best places to brunch in your city?
Addison LewisPublished 7 years ago in FeastAll About Liqueurs
Liqueurs, those sweet after-dinner drinks, are available in a remarkable range of flavors, including apricot, mint, peach, cherry, coffee, and orange. Proprietary brands, whose exact formulations are closely guarded secrets, are more subtle in flavor and offer more complex tastes. Nevertheless, each has a dominant flavor that defines its particular personality and appeal, which also makes it a useful and intriguing ingredient in mixed drinks.
Iwan PalinskiPublished 7 years ago in ProofAmerica’s Best Milkshakes And Where to Find Them
America’s best milkshakes—what’s better than a cool, creamy ice cream milkshake treat on a hot summer day? Or in a nice cozy restaurant on a cold day, for that matter? Well, if you’re reading this list, then, probably not much! Read on to discover some of the best spots to enjoy America’s best milkshakes. Don’t forget the cherry on top!
Lindsay ParksPublished 7 years ago in FeastBest Burger Joints In America
Be warned, the following list of burger joints in the United States uses the expression “joints” fairly liberally. While the word likely conjures up images of (Guy Fieri’s?) diners, drive-ins, and dives (and a number of these will be included along with greasy spoons and shacks), this list will also include refined burgers found in gastropubs and restaurants throughout the country. At the end of the day, who is to say what a burger joint really is, beyond a physical location that sells a great burger? And each and every spot listed here does theirs with aplomb. Each of these burger joints turns up the volume and the heat and delivers something special… so let’s get started.
Armando CarreraPublished 7 years ago in FeastIs Your Bartender Actually Into You?
Pull up your barstool if you’ve ever been stumped by that age-old question: is the girl or guy tending the bar actually flirting with me, or simply trying to lock in a good tip? Maybe she is just being nice and polite. Maybe those looks he’s giving me aren’t suggestive and I’m totally imagining things. Maybe I should stop smiling so much before I get caught by my wife/partner/best friend who I secretly quite like but haven’t found the perfect moment to say so yet. We feel your pain. And the good news for all those who joined us at the bar is we are here to help. Take a few hearty gulps of our free advice and you’ll soon know for sure if your bartender is actually into you.
Lynne ShumakerPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Dessert Cookbooks
If there’s one thing you ought to do right as a host, it’s desserts. There is always some holiday right around the corner, so there’s never been a better time than now to forget that fad diet you’re half-heartedly committing to, buy one of the best-selling dessert cookbooks around, and start baking scrumptious treats for your loved ones (and yourself, of course). To assist you on your quest to baking perfection, we’ve compiled the very best dessert cookbooks on the virtual shelves today.
Addison LewisPublished 7 years ago in FeastHow to Throw a Great Wine Party
To most people, the thought of throwing a wine party is both terrifying and impossible; doing it well—or at all—is daunting at best. But armed with these few simple tips, anyone can successfully execute a fun, engaging wine party.
Grace TylerPublished 7 years ago in Proof