The First Assembly of Cascadians is Called to Order

Are you from Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia? Meet us at Coop’s this Friday at 8pm. Hell, just to show we’re good sports, the San Franciscans can come, too.

Previewing Dita Von Teese

The Gambit’s Best of New Orleans blog has a new interview with burlesque star Dita Von Teese about her Cointreau-sponsored shows that help kick off Tales. (It’s safe for work, incidentally.) Anyone going to see Dita?

Even their mistakes are edible!

Giving a little more love to the GoNOLA blog… I have to link out to this piece on Johnny’s Po-Boys. If you’re a Tales newbie, you gotta know about Johnny’s. First, their sammiches are just gooooooooood. Second, and perhaps as important, they’re close to the Hotel Monteleone. How close? Check out these walking directions.
Don’t just [...]

Sazerac, It’s Official!

Guest-posting at the Go NOLA blog, Ann and Paul Tuennerman tell the story of how the Sazerac became the official cocktail of New Orleans.

Spirited Luncheons

This year, Tales is bringing you five Spirited Luncheons. One of them has already sold out, but the other four are ready for you to dive upon them like a raptor on prey. For more information about each of these–including location, date, time, and featured speakers–visit the Luncheon page at Talesofthecocktail.com.
Eco-Celebrations Lunch
Get greener, that’s [...]

Spirited Awards Nominees Announced

Best American Cocktail Bar
The Clover Club-Brooklyn
Death & Co-NYC
Rickhouse-San Francisco
The Varnish-Los Angeles
World’s Best Hotel Bar
The Artesian at the Langham, London
The Bar at The Connaught Hotel, London
Florida Room at The Delano, Florida
Hemingway Bar, Paris
Best Cocktail Writing
CLASS magazine
Gary Regan
Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller
Naren Young
Best New Product
Celery Bitters, The Bitter Truth
Cocktail Kingdom’s barware
Crème Yvette by Cooper Spirits
Meehan Cocktail Bag [...]

Vote for Ann Tuennerman!

Vote for Ann Tunnerman Founder & Executive director of Tales of the Cocktail – merged her love of cocktails and NOLA to create a major festival and tourism event.
The top 140 characters will be invited to an exclusive reception at The Grill Room on May 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. [...]

Tales of the Cocktail is looking for Interns!

Do you have the spirit?
Meet the team and learn about our sought after internships!

Wednesday, April 14th, 5:00pm
Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street
Riverview Room, 16th Floor
If you want an unparalleled, hands-on experience putting together “the premier cocktail event in the world”, as stated by the Wall Street Journal, then join us on [...]

“From New York With Love” Fundraiser to Benefit Haiti and New Orleans April 25

“From New York With Love” Fundraiser to Benefit Haiti and New Orleans April 25
Proceeds to Support Rebuilding Efforts

NEW YORK, April 8, 2010—New York event planners and culture bloggers The Dizzy Fizz and Nosalikes today announced a partnership with Tales of the Cocktail to host a benefit on April 25 in NYC’s Lower [...]

THE CATDADDY BAR CHEF CHALLENGE

THE CATDADDY BAR CHEF CHALLENGE IS ON!
Mixologists Challenged to Create the Ultimate Catdaddy Moonshine Cocktail &
Strut Their Stuff at Tales of the Cocktail

MADISON, N.C.  – – Piedmont Distillers, a craft distillery in Madison, North Carolina, is challenging mixologists across the country to create the best Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine [...]

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