Tale of a Barfly – Sold out!

Tale of a Barfly Showcase Theater November 20 – Sold Out!

Thank to everyone who made this happen, and for everyone who came to the show (all 340 of you!) Thank you!

Thanksgiving drinks to make in a pinch

All right, so you didn’t take my advice and get Thanksgiving adult beverages before the actual day, and now you find yourself at a relative’s house —…

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is

“I will have a double Patron margarita” was the very first thing he ever said to me. He said more about the preparation and the type…

Jeff Burkhart brings his Barfly stories to the stage

By Daniel Bromfield Jeff Burkhart has always written with images in mind. Before becoming one of Marin County’s most beloved authors, bartenders and all-around media personalities,…

Tis the season to be selfless

I noticed her milling around, and I’ve been doing this long enough to know what was going on. As she walked down the bar, weaving in…

4 North Bay wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast

Do you know what I hate? I hate it when a publication posts a story about the wines you need for a special occasion on the…

Learn to read the room

I inherited the couple from lunch. I had no idea how long they had been there, but there were two half-full martinis, some half-eaten bread and…

As a bartender, I’ve seen – and heard – it all

I passed the sporty little convertible on the freeway, marveling at the wonderfulness of Northern California, where you can drive around with your roof down in…

Two adult chocolate treats for Halloween

Often when we think of Halloween, we think of it as primarily a holiday for kids. But why should they have all the fun? And more…