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Dots Are Hot: The Many Manifestations of the Trending Circle Cocktail Garnish

Drink garnishes are coming in full circles lately, with spots, dots, discs, drops, and orbs sitting inside, resting atop, and decorating the rims of our glasses. Though the trend has bubbled up over the past few years, I hadn’t noticed just how many different ways bartenders were incorporating the same basic shape until I saw them all together on the menu at the bistro Causwells in San Francisco. “This whole menu I just gravitated to circles,” says Elmer Mejicanos, beverage director and managing partner. “I should have called it the circle menu.” Nearly half the drinks on the menu incorporate circles in some way. The simplest of the bunch is the Holy Trinity Martini, which receives a tableside garnish of...

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Stick of Butter Rice

April 13, 2023 Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Just 4 simple pantry ingredients create the most flavorful side dish ever! This casserole-like side dish is easy to make and will have kids and grown-ups begging you to make it again! What can taste like you put a lot of work into it is really just mixing the ingredients and baking the rice. You read that right! 4 ingredients are all you need for this side dish. When I heard of this rice, I originally thought it meant to boil the rice, then throw in a stick of butter as it’s boiling. I was wrong, sort of. Turns out, all this rice dish...

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Ramón Ayala, KZ Tandingan and more headed to Southern California casinos next week

Whether you want to catch a legendary norteño singer with his accordion, a Filipino rapper or comedian, Southern California casinos have an eclectic entertainment roster for the week of April 17-23. Be sure to check the official websites for the latest concert information. Ramón Ayala Norteño singer Ramón Ayala has earned the nickname “The King of the accordion.” Ayala got his start in music early, first learning how to play the accordion from his father at the age of five in his hometown of Reynosa, Tamaulipas. Eventually, he got his shot at the big time and recorded an album in the early ’60s, which set the path for his career. Mexican norteño fans didn’t embrace Ayala’s style of music right...

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The Ultimate Guide to Coin Counting Machines: Top Picks for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

As a small business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur, handling cash and coins is an integral part of your daily operations. With the right coin counting machine, you can simplify your cash management, save time, and increase efficiency. The goal of this guide is to showcase the benefits of digital coin counters, the different types available, and some of the key features you should consider if you are looking to buy one. It will also provide an extensive list of top coin counting machines perfect for your business along with answering some frequently asked questions to help you make the most informed decision. Benefits of Digital Coin Counting Machines Coin counting machines have come a long way from the days of...

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The 7 Best Gin Fizz Variations

The recipe for a Gin Fizz was first recorded in 1867 by bartender and author Jerry Thomas as a bubbly take on a traditional sour, made with lemon, sweetener, spirit, and seltzer. Variations like the Sloe Gin Fizz and Ramos Gin Fizz have popped up over time and become modern classics themselves, and fizz-inspired cocktails have arguably never been more on trend. Some drinkers are seeking out more elaborate cocktails that go beyond the typical bar experience, and the lively and effervescent fizz definitely fits the bill. For this reason, new riffs on the Gin Fizz continue to bubble up across the country — take the frozen riff on a sloe fizz Brooklyn’s Grand Army calls the Truth or Dare,...

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