Those of you who have sat at my bar know my love of Gin. I suggest it as an opening move, closing remark and as a mosquito repellant. I love the stuff, which on an island built on Rum, can be a hard sell sometimes. So sometimes, I gotta be sneaky. Which is where Doug [...]

I’ve written about Darcy O’Neil before. His blog, Art of Drink is the first cocktail blog I ever bookmarked. His posts, seminars & eBook “Fix the Pumps” have contributed greatly to the way I approach making cocktails. Maybe it’s my own proclivity to justify my career by over thinking what I do, or maybe I’m [...]

At Salud, I try and change our drink list every two months. Now, I know this seems a little unconventional compared to most restaurants, but since we’re located on a small island with a strong local clientele I try to keep it fresh and interesting to my two-to-four time a week customers. One downside is [...]

Thanks to all who attended the 11th annual Taste of St. Croix on Thursday. Once again we had a crazy good time with all of you. This was my first time with my own table and I’m proud to report that the St. Croix Libation Society took home the 1st Place prize in the Beverage [...]

I’m working tonight so I’m gonna have to watch the Top Chef All-Stars finale on DVR in the wee hours of the morning. Here’s who gets my vote. (Also, what is that he’s holding and why does it look so familiar…. hmmm.)

Hm. Just saw the first public shot fired between our two fair Rum producers on island. Whatcha think St. Croix? (Ad found in Tasting Panel Magazine)

This is what the Virgin Islands Police Department handed out to motorists who were pulled over during the “random” checkpoints after the St. Croix St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A keychain bottle opener that discourages drinking and driving? For Ting but not Greenies maybe? Classic VIPD ridiculousness.

There’s something to be said for Old Faithful. You know that drink, the one you can always trust to whet your whistle. Your fall-back drink for when you’re indecisive or the bar is too busy to try for something complicated. The option that never fails to deliver. When I walk into a bar for the [...]