It’s almost Halloween and I wanted to do something spooky for our cocktail party this month. I’ve made black cocktails before and there are multiple ingredients you can use to achieve that deep dark shade that reflects our collective sense of hope ahead of this election. I have used both squid ink and activated charcoal […]
In order to honor iconic and influential women across the country and beyond, Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has recruited 12 famous female bartenders from across the United States to create cocktails for the women who have inspired them in their careers. . From October 1, Knappogue will launch one of these specially created […]
In this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating”, chef Joe cervantez and owner Raz Halili join Eric Sandler, editor-in-chief of CultureMap food, to discuss Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House. Scheduled to open in the coming weeks, Pier 6 will combine the gastronomic skills developed by Cervantez at Killen’s Steakhouse and Brennan’s of Houston with […]
The exchange whiskey bar (301 Massachusetts Avenue, 317-943-5000) opened its second location, following a successful first venture in South Bend. The bar has over 180 whiskeys available for drinkers and connoisseurs, as well as a list of craft cocktails in approximately 3,000 square feet of dimly lit basement bar space, designed as a sweatshop. Indianapolis […]
Let’s start with a few things that absinthe is not. Absinthe is not hallucinogenic. Absinthe won’t drive you crazy. Absinthe is not illegal. If you’re like most people, these three statements have completely erased any knowledge you thought you had about absinthe. In this empty void, we now fill: What is absinthe? At its base, […]
Mass Ave. has a new bar, with an old vibe. The Exchange Whiskey Bar opens Wednesday in the Hammond Block building at 301 Massachusetts Ave. with over 180 handcrafted whiskeys and cocktails and a Prohibition era theme. The sweatshop-style bar is from Prime Hospitality Group, owners of seven Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses, including two in Indianapolis, […]