Ok so this may be a “shot” at the real craft cocktail bartenders of the world, but I think this concept is different, and different is what Dash + Twist is all about…unique ways to drink Old Fashioneds. This concept is certainly the quickest way to drink an Old Fashioned, introducing the Old Fashioned Shooter. I
Old City Philadelphia is home to so much history Ben Franklin…Betsy Ross…Thomas Jefferson…(Segway) and Jefferson the bartender from Fork. Okay maybe he’s not part of US history, but this Philadelphian’s old fashioned can certainly put him on the map. You know, a classic old fashioned is to a bartender, as a steak is to a
Amis…Mark Vetri…A great meal…A great drink…A great cause. Remember those brown bagged lunches you lugged to school as a kid, maybe it had a lunchable, some chocolate milk, and if you were lucky, a fruit by the foot or a pack of dunkaroos? I am sure that brings back some great memories, but to be completely
Lloyd Whiskey Bar’s Banana Old Fashioned Yea, I was a bit skeptical of this Old Fashioned, too. But it turned out pretty damn good. My 1st thought once hearing that the ‘sugar’ for the Old Fashioned was vanilla-banana infused simple syrup, was ‘This might be a bit too sweet.’ Over a short debate with my waitress, I
A journey to the other side of the world to experience life like a local though food, culture and… old fashioneds. Part 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Dubbed by myself as: Pho Chi Minh city. Yes, I am white, and I do know it’s pronounced “fha.”) After 5 Vietnamese street coffees, it’s time to balance
Quick Dash is a rapid review of an Old Fashioned. 2nd Story Brewing in Olde City Philadelphia is known for their ever rotating, house brewed beers, but don’t be fooled, they’re more than just pints… 2nd story delivers a classic, no frills old fashioned: Sugar – 2 tsp house made simple syrup Bitters – 3 dashes Angostura
An impromptu trip to Austin, TX for the famous “South By” festival put me in front of the most innovative technology imaginable, but more importantly it landed me a barstool at Péché, a French restaurant which is home to good eats, a friendly staff, an over the top spirit selection and a bad ass bartender, Charlie.
This week on Dash + Twist I will be highlighting a vegan restaurant, Charlie Was a Sinner. Charlie was a Sinner sits on one of the hottest restaurant blocks in Philadelphia. Located on 13th, between Walnut and Chestnut streets, this small stretch piles up restaurants and bars like rush hour traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway. If you’re
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Welcome to Dash + Twist… A blog dedicated to the craft of the Old Fashioned cocktail. I am Joey, and I came up with the idea for this blog a few weeks ago. Everyone has “ their drink” and mine happens to be the Old Fashioned. I get them wherever I go, from shady dive