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…
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
I was late, but not late in the sense of clocking in. I’m one of those people who would rather be early than late. Someone once…
Where does the buck stop?
The notice popped up on my phone: “Package delivered.” That was weird because I have a large sign posted on my front door that reads “Ring…
From pumpkin to ginger, Fall flavors for your Autumn cocktails
It’s pumpkin pie spice season, if you haven’t noticed. It’s on all the grocery store shelves; it’s featured in commercials, and it’s even in your latte,…