Cachaça’s Second Act
The NY Times has published and article proving that Brazil’s national spirit is on the raise and its applications go far beyond its most famous cocktail The Caipirinha.
The NY Times has published and article proving that Brazil’s national spirit is on the raise and its applications go far beyond its most famous cocktail The Caipirinha.
Ryan Sutton for Bloomberg ” Sidle up to the bar to sample the artistry of Julie Reiner, the cocktail magician behind Brooklyn’s Clover Club. She’s overhauled the drinks list to include pre-Prohibition classics like Manhattans…Read more
Tiki-Inspired Mahaloween at Lani Kai This October 31st at Soho cocktail haven Lani Kai is hosting its first ever “Mahaloween,” From 6pm to close, Guest Bartenders Brian Miller and Brad Farran will be mixing up specially priced Tiki originals throughout the night and a costume competition for the best dressed Pirate & Wench – the winners receive: A selection of Rhum Clement, a bottle of Partida and a $50 gift certificate to Brunch at Lani Kai. Pick up your trick
Graydon Carter, owner of Monkey Bar has revamped the crew for his restaurant bringing on board Damon Wise (executive chef of Craft for five years, is running the kitchen), Julie Reiner (owner of Flatiron Lounge, Clover Club and Lani Kai, is looking over the cocktails) and Belinda Chang (former wine and service director of the Modern, is now the Monkey Bar general manager) The NYT asked Graydon Carter why the hiring? “The restaurant business has changed in New York, and you
Here at Shake and Strain we are fascinated with everything Rum and tiki. So we’re excited to see that Julie Reiner is bringing back Tiki Monday’s starting tonight at Lani Kai after a two week break due to private events and the Appleton rum Remixology competition. Their back with a bang having bartender Brian Miller ( Pegu Club & Death & Co) and guest bartender Phil Ward (Mayahuel) whipping out classic Tiki drinks as the 1934 Zombie and the Cobra’s Fang
Held at the WWII Museum in New Orleans, William Grant and Sons went all out with last nights party, where their star products (Hendrick’s, Glenfiddich, Milagro Tequila, The Balvenie among others) were featured in specialty cocktails. The first floor featured Sailor Jerry, Hudson whiskey, Stoli, Milagro. In the second floor Julie Reiner (Clover Club, Flatiron lounge, Lani Kai) was mixing it up with her bar which was impossible to walk in to from the large crowd all night. Third floor