19 June 2013

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How is Adam Getting His Drink On? Election Day!

How is Adam Getting His Drink On? Election Day!

“It’s not about political parties, it’s about the cocktail party!” – James Carville (D) and a silent, fuming Mary Matalin (R) That’s right, it’s been one long year of campaigning, and another long year of Republican primaries, but we’re finally wrapping this big piece of crap up. In a way, this election has been the Avengers...
How is Adam Getting His Drink On?: "Cold n' Cozy"

How is Adam Getting His Drink On?: “Cold n’ Cozy”

  You know, Rick Santorum just dropped out of the Presidential race (I’m sorry, suspended his campaign– as if he’s putting it into hibernation, to be thawed out in the year 2045).  I heard the fait accompli breaking news over lunch with boyfriend, and I felt like indulging in some hedonistic opulence.  But we had...
Drink December

Drink December

Christmas in Chicago with my family, boyfriend and dog. We will all need to keep warm, so “How is Adam Getting His Drink On?” will be “DRINK DECEMBER!” until the New Year. Here’s the shots in the arm we’ll be drinking. Join us? “Hanukkah Sparklers” YOU’LL NEED: One package berry blue Jell-O 3/4 cup water...
Drink December

Drink December

Christmas in Chicago with my family, boyfriend and dog. We will all need to keep warm, so “How is Adam Getting His Drink On?” will be “DRINK DECEMBER!” until the New Year. Here’s the shots in the arm we’ll be drinking. Join us? “Partridge in a Snowy Pear Tree” This shot is pure frosting. YOU’LL...
Drink December

Drink December

Christmas in Chicago with my family, boyfriend and dog. We will all need to keep warm, so “How is Adam Getting His Drink On?” will be “DRINK DECEMBER!” until the New Year. Here’s the shots in the arm we’ll be drinking. Join us? “Christmas Cookie” YOU’LL NEED: 1/2 oz. Kahlua 1/2 oz. Bailey’s 1/2 oz....
Drink December

Drink December

Christmas in Chicago with my family, boyfriend and dog. We will all need to keep warm, so “How is Adam Getting His Drink On?” will be “DRINK DECEMBER!” until the New Year. Here’s the shots in the arm we’ll be drinking. Join us? “Kris Kringle” This shot is gonna be like a root beer float....
Drink December

Drink December

Christmas in Chicago with my family, boyfriend and dog. We will all need to keep warm, so “How is Adam Getting His Drink On?” will be “DRINK DECEMBER!” until the New Year. Here’s the shots in the arm we’ll be drinking. Join us? “Drunk Cherries” YOU’LL NEED: Jar of Maraschino Cherries Vodka or Rum TO...
How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

“THE HOT TODDY” A favorite of bawdy moms and homebody gays (two thumbs pointing inward), The Hot Toddy could be also referred to as “Mama’s Little Chill Pill.” Chamomile tea with a finger or two of bourbon, this and a bottle glass of white wine is the best way to disguise or explain away a...
Just Off Fountain: Three Nights at St. Felix

Just Off Fountain: Three Nights at St. Felix

Night 1 I’m already starting this article by cheating because my first night at lounge bar St. Felix was not a night, but a day.  I met with St. Felix’s part-owner Jay Krymis at his new Hollywood location for the maiden voyage of their fabulous lunch menu.  The Hollywood location expands on the original West...
How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

SAGE HEAVEN at Hollywood Roosevelt’s Library Bar My previous rendezvous to the Library Bar have always been in the spirit of social curiosity.  My fascination with their drink-making process, no set menu, just tell the bartender your favorite tastes and he creates something on the spot, had before only been born out of an almost...
How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

How is Adam Getting His Drink On?

“THE MINT JULEP” at The Thirsty Crow The most common sight at Silverlake’s Thirsty Crow Bar has to be a revolving door of hipsters grumbling about “stupid hipsters” going in, and giggling dribbly customers coming out.  I’m of the school of practice what you preach.  If you say you hate hipsters, don’t use hipster products:...
Just Off Fountain: Game Night Out

Just Off Fountain: Game Night Out

Quick!  How much do you know about “I Love Lucy”?  Something I discovered the other night in WeHo was that no matter how much you think you know about Lucille Ball, there’s someone out there who knows more.  Marcus and I met up with his friends to truck it on over to newly opened Westside...