The end of many years of war, a pandemic in retrograde, the rise of far right and left groups, global economies struggling, Congress all but ineffective, and conflict in the Ukraine, but hey that was 1922 and one hundred years later…well perhaps the old analogy about not learning from history runs true, but not everything was doom and gloom, especially when it came to the world … [Read more...] about Cocktails for the Centuries
As Time Goes By
Enjoying Cocktails with Echoes of the Past
Play it once, Sam. For old time's sake," requests the lovely Ilsa Lund as played by Ingrid Bergman in the film classic, "Casablanca." The song, a wistful longing for the past, is at times as poignant now as it was then. Have you ever found yourself longing for a place from a bygone era? Perhaps a joint that Bogie and Bacall would have felt at home at. A place where Sam's … [Read more...] about As Time Goes By
Happy Hour Hangouts
Discovering Delicious Drinks and Delectable Dishes
"Happy Hour." What is it about these two simple words that are immediately symbolic and never fail to produce a smile? How did it come to be synonymous with time spent unwinding at the conclusion of the workday and/or work week? Out of curiosity, I conducted a quick bit of unscholarly Internet research to discover that the term's origin can allegedly be traced back to a 1959 … [Read more...] about Happy Hour Hangouts