Bars & Clubs - Dec. 4, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Sneaking into Bittercube's "Speakeasy"
Bittercube makes both aromatic and citrus bitters, several liqueurs including Limoncello, Apple Brandy and Triple Sec plus sours and tonics all from scratch. Utilizing only materials of the highest quality, Bittercube's concoctions stick to minimalist recipes of natural ingredients.
Tags: bittercube, bryant's cocktail lounge, speakeasy, classic cocktails, violet hour, ira koplowitz, nick kosevich, town talk diner, bitters, handmade cocktails, liqueurs, milwaukee made cocktails, monday, nightlife, on the town

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 12, 2008
Comet Cafe revives the spirit of classic cocktails
Nutritionists and dietary analysts are directing the masses back to basic foods -- those that need to be peeled, chopped or juiced. Should the same rules apply for the alcohol we consume?
Tags: classic cocktails, comet cafe, old-fashioned, manhattan, rob roy, sidecar, harvey wallbanger, tom collins, nick westfahl, david a embury, bar month