Nuri Steakhouse is trying something it’s never done before: a happy hour built around more than just drinks. On Thursday, August 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Uptown steakhouse launches Geonbae Hour, a one-night event named for the Korean word for “cheers” that folds cocktails, food, a whisky tasting, and even a beauty consultation into a single ticket.
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A good whiskey shelf does not need to be deep. It needs to be honest. One bottle for a Tuesday night when all you want is a finger of something warm over ice, one for a dinner party where somebody is going to ask for an old fashioned, one for the friend who knows what she is talking about, one for a birthday, and one for the night you actually want to sit down with a book and pay attention. Five bottles, five reasons, five prices that scale with the occasion. Here is what I would stock right now, all American, all on liquor store shelves in Dallas this week.
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Holy Grail Pub doesn’t try to be flashy — instead, it nails a mood: rich, warm, and welcoming, with a sense of history even though it sits in suburban Plano. The interior leans heavy on dark woods, old-world tavern vibes, and cozy corners that make it feel like a medieval hideout rather than a typical strip-mall bar. A long bar anchors the place, with communal tables and classic pub seating scattered across the dining area and a breezy patio in the back for more relaxed hangs. It’s exactly the kind of setting that invites slow drinks, long conversations, and easy laughter.
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Cigars have a rich history that dates back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, who cultivated tobacco for centuries before European contact. The Mayans were among the first to roll tobacco leaves into cylindrical shapes, which they smoked during religious ceremonies and social gatherings. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in the late 15th century, he encountered this practice and brought tobacco back to Europe, sparking a fascination that would lead to the global cigar industry we know today.
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The Old West saloons, known for their rollicking atmosphere and rough-and-tumble clientele, offered more than just a place to drink and socialize. They provided meals to weary cowboys, miners, and travelers, ranging from surprisingly hearty fare to less-than-appetizing offerings. Here’s a look at the spectrum of saloon dinners from the best to the worst.
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Republic Texas Tavern prides itself on its robust spirits collection, including a vast lineup of American whiskeys. On Wednesday, February 28, the bar is complementing its selection with a Meet the Maker event, in which an expert visitor will share his whiskey and knowledge with Republic patrons.
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As the holiday season continues we plan on posting recipes for a variety of cool party cocktails to entertain your guests with, and to hone those bartending skills. Today we have several recipes, one from Basil Hayden and the other from one of our favorite scotch whiskeys, Laphroaig.
The Laphroaig distillery is arguably the most famous distillery on Islay. The island itself is famous for its pungent, peaty malts.
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Today, Irish Distillers, producers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, announces the U.S. exclusive of METHOD AND MADNESS Rye and Malt Irish Whiskey, another boundary-pushing release created at the company’s innovation hub in Midleton, the Micro Distillery. With only 5,000 bottles available across the country, this limited-edition release was inspired by the desire to create a whiskey that honored tradition while celebrating the new and extraordinary.
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