As all great travels begin, we start with a drunken proposition. Dive deep into the world of drinks… My obsession with the Restaurant Industry began as a barista one blistering summer day in Tucson as I was wasting the afternoon away. I didn’t have a care in the world. As…

Reaching for the same Rum bottle at the bar will only lead to bland memories entrenched in routine. Be a better bartender. Explore your palate with Wayward Muse — As small beads begin to develop on your brow, a gentle breeze comes to caress away the heat. The ocean calms your mind as you gaze on its eternal ebb and flow. Laughter echoes off the water as everyone around you soaks up the sun. An ex-pat dives into the…

Uffizi, the Duomo’s of ancient city-states, Lamprodoto from Florence all make the list, but one of the greatest things about Italy is its Spirits. — There is a weathered road where the bus from Milan ends. Here nestled amongst the vine covered hills is Rivergaro. The village greets you like a kind Italian smile. It was here that I had my first experience with Italian Spirits. I don’t want to lead you astray. …

This started as a reference to another project. Now we are knee deep in juniper berries. The HISTORY OF GIN is a reference for anyone who might need it. — 70 AD