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Paris Mac&Cheese Revolution with Hip-Hop Collaboration
Yo’ Mac & Cheese is undeniably an amazing concept that brings a little bit of Brooklyn to Paris. As today is Tuesday, July 14th Bastille...

The ultimate Tiki fix: "The Quaran-Tiki Ti"
Today was the perfect day to reconnect with my Filipino roots as I got a chance to toast with a couple fellow pinoy bartenders live today...

World Whiskey Day and Mamie Taylor
As I was getting some afternoon reading in, I was struck by the Mamie Taylor cocktail that was listed by Ted Haigh's, Dr. Cocktail, in...

Cheers to the men of the hour! Matthieu Yamoum & J.R. Barbier, NYC’s Hottest Champagne Influencers
If there’s one way to drink in style during times of uncertainty, it’s with these two experts in the luxury wine business that hail from...

A Little Mother’s Day Magnificence
Happy Mother’s Day to all the rock star moms out there! I hope everyone is taking this time to enjoy this special, national American...

The Magic Behind 3ft of Mahogany
The Professor, Cocktails and Dreams. Flair bartending is an artform that many of us have mixed feelings about. Some bar patrons just want...

Jaja 100% Agave Azul defines First Class Cinco de Mayo fun
(Pronounced "haha" in English) The Jaja Team which includes the CEO behind “F*ck Jerry”, sure knows how to say “F*ck You, Quarantine!”...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! The electrifying history of the Battle of Puebla
Before I partake in a “mindful” celebration on this day, Cinco de Mayo, I would like to discuss the history of this nationally celebrated...

"May the 4th be with you! Let's Get This Show on the Road... "
I said in a pretty gleeful tone. I’d like to think that we can be able to fly out of the country soon I told the guys. I wonder, “what’s...

Ultimate Sunday Self-Care with Irresistible Bouvery Chocolate Liqueur
There hasn’t been much excitement going on for me lately except for dedicating a day to me once a week. Lately, it’s been hard to tell...

My memory in glamorous Cannes
This morning when I was meditating and going about my early bird routine I looked to my vision board and saw the French Riviera on there...

A Bitters story & a mouth-watering Negroni Variation
There is something trés cool about the taste of bitter introduced to children at such young ages in other parts of the world,...

Avast ye & sip some sensational Bumbu Rum!
We discovered a 5 star rum that’s destined to whisk you away to a white sandy paradise. When it comes to trying new spirits and not...

5 Must- have reads from the QKB library that will inspire you during Quarantine
Let's face it, with the cooler months behind us and as the warmer weather is slowly approaching, it’s going to take some adjusting with...

@abkooks is out of this world! Meet NYC’s private chef & fabulous mixologist, Anne Brigitte Kassi
New York City is a big welcoming melting pot of diversity and culture, which is what gives this concrete jungle so much to offer. Upon...

The best building blocks that matter: HomeTender Handcrafted Classic Cocktails
Bringing the bar to your home isn’t rocket science. But it’s how you do it! For some it’s just another day in lockdown, while for others...

Happy Sunday! already craving another fantastic Mezcal-rita!
“Babe, you wanna get dinner from Fonda tonight?” As it will be our second day in a row, I shouted from the other side of our...

Last Night I sunk my teeth into a riveting 8 part series production by HBO called Foodlore.
Since I have been talking about taking a virtual trip to soothe the mind and bring your senses to whole new world, this show was a fine...

Welcome to the Electrifying Mezcal Hotel
Get your boarding passes because this hotel will transport you to beautiful Oaxaca,Mexico for a little R&R, music, culture and of course...






















