Oh Hi, I Write for Veranda Now

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Hi, HearstMade has drafted me into the legions of Veranda loyalists, not because I’m so dope at gardening (I’m not! But I’m great at compost), but rather, because my grilling expertise, combined with an unimpeachable sense of design, make me the perfect candidate to lie about my qualifications for writing How to Design an Outdoor … Read more

These 10 Bars Will Rock Around Your Christmas Tree

cocktail on a cutting board

Election Day is behind us, meaning it’s officially the family holidays season! Following up on my previous rum roundup over at Eater, we’ve updated the list with a nutmeggy bent in 10 New York Bars Where You Can Drink Holiday Rum Cocktails. No wonder they hired a Nutmegger to do it. But there’s also sorrel … Read more

The Rock Wants You to Toast Your Bartender

Teremana tequila is pretty good stuff! I happen to have a bottle handy that preceded my assignment from Eater to catalogue the NYC bars participating in the spirit’s Mana for a Cause campaign, aimed at boosting the hospitality industry in these “everyone’s broke except for 12 billionaires” times. In fact, that’s kind of been the … Read more