Mixology

As a kid, I was taught, “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.” This idiom has stuck with me and perhaps created a little bit of an internal perfectionist. When I see [...]

Every classic deserves an upgrade. Cut-outs in the LBD, mac and cheese with a dash of truffle oil; there’s nothing wrong with modifying a standard for the sake of a change in pace! Here I [...]

Tequila Blanco One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, four! That’s how many tequilas we’re going to feature and pair leading up to Cinco de Mayo. First up, tequila blanco! We [...]

What’s your favorite food? Italian? French? How about Mexican? Ole! We’ve been planning our fiesta menu for quite some time with our “spirited” friend Mia Andrioli. [...]

Two daily rituals are precious- tea time and cocktail hour. Aren’t we lucky that the geniuses at J’enwey Tea Co. have found a way to combine both! This Massachusetts-made [...]

Everyone seems to have down the pre-game cocktail party, but, one aspect that is often overlooked is the desert cocktail. Chocolate cake is great, but a pretty drink for post-dinner seems to be [...]

Let’s face it, New England got off fairly easily in the winter of 2018/2019. Not much snow, and the blustering cold and wind didn’t last too long. I should bite my tongue, we’ve [...]

Are you getting ready for Valentine’s Day or do you plan to pull down the shades and shut out Cupid and Hallmark? Either way, why not serve up some “Love On The Rocks!” This [...]

This is my simple B.O.G.T.  That’s Blood Orange Gin & Tonic. I love making simple and easy cocktails that are not over complicated that everyone can enjoy everyday or for fun [...]

This article was first published in March 2017. Tenzin Samdo won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2018 Best Bartender award, as Bar Director at Cafe ArtScience in Cambridge. [...]