Overheard in the French Quarter*

A tour guide to his charges: “So, the first thing we’ll do is stop off for old-man drinks–Sazeracs, Manhattans, and so on.”
*Outside Irene’s.

Mud Puddle Books

Michael Dietsch is a freelance editor in Providence, Rhode Island. He blogs about his interest in good cocktails at A Dash of Bitters.
Just a quick note to let you know that Mud Puddle Books is set up in the Cocktail Market in the Queen Anne Ballroom. In my opinion, it’s the only booth worth visiting, [...]

For Whom the Bell Bols*

Michael Dietsch is a freelance editor in Providence, Rhode Island. He blogs about his interest in good cocktails at A Dash of Bitters.
My first panel of Tales 2k8 was also among the discussions I most eagerly awaited. I am not what you might call a dedicated Hemingway fan, but I’ve read many of his books [...]

Hausgemacht, part 3

Michael Dietsch is a freelance editor in Providence, Rhode Island. He blogs about his interest in good cocktails at A Dash of Bitters.
And now, the end of my Leviathan conversation with Mike McCaw, Matthew Rowley, and Ian Smiley. Part 1 is available here, and Part 2 can be found here. I had a great time [...]

Hausgemacht, part 2

Michael Dietsch is a freelance editor in Providence, Rhode Island. He blogs about his interest in good cocktails at A Dash of Bitters.
Welcome back to the epic Hausgemacht interview. In part 2, I ask Ian Smiley and Mike McCaw how they got their start building, selling, and reselling distilling equipment. Ian’s up first, so enjoy:
Ian [...]

Hausgemacht, part 1

This is the first post from Michael Dietsch, a freelance editor in Providence, Rhode Island. He blogs about his interest in good cocktails at A Dash of Bitters.
On May 17, I had the pleasure of participating in a Skype conference call with Matthew Rowley, Mike McCaw, and Ian Smiley, who will present the Hausgemacht panel [...]