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I didn’t quite know what to make of the puppies (industry slang for mini-bottles) when they arrived. [...]

Want a stylish world timer watch to keep track of your business investments in Istanbuand Bangkok but don’t feel like dropping 40 large on a Patek? Or perhaps after a couple of “Do you REALIZE what time it is over here?!” in not so friendly tones from your long distance acquaintances - you need an [...]

If Ella Fitzgerald were alive today, what kind of cognac do you think she would fancy?
                    After one whole quart of brandy
                    Like a daisy, I’m awake
                   With no Bromo-Seltzer handy
                   I don’t even shake
Opening verse from Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered - Ella Fitzgerald. I couldn’t find a video of the First Lady of Jazz, but I [...]

Okay so by now you already know The Top 10 ways to beat the Casino and you’re ready to let ‘em have it … but first let’s master a couple of additional basics …
Did you know that the game of craps originated in France? If the first toss of the dice resulted in a 7 [...]

Do you sometimes dream about cocktails in your sleep? I did last night ….
Mixology Mondays: Hello and thanks for taking part in Mixology Mondays. The theme this month is “Blog Love” and this is dedicated to all the other cocktail blogs out there in the mixosphere. Today we’re going to talk about any drink of your [...]

What do you feel about flair bartending? The first time I experienced this was sometime last year at Bed Supperclub, Bangkok (those guys were really good I must admit) and more recently a few weeks ago at a bar in Baltimore. The bartender actually spilled more liquor on the floor than in the drinks he [...]