Featured Cocktails of the Month: The Trinidad Sour by Jace Sheehan at Wink & Nod South End Boston and A Perfect Negroni by Jeremy Oertel at Death & Company NYC

A few weeks ago at Wink & Nod in the South End of Boston, I enjoyed the most spiced drink, yet one I could wholly appreciate-the color, texture and its rich, luscious frothy cap. 

It was sexy-presented in a coupe, my all time favorite seductive cocktail glass.  

Double shaken to silky perfection, this botanical and boozy-forward cocktail surprised me giving all of the baking spices one could imagine and taste.  

Before knowing the ingredients (especially the main one), I picked up cardamom, clove, cinnamon, tarragon, orange peel, and much more.  

The actual recipe (by Guiseppe Gonzalez of PDT) was made by Jace Sheehan with love:

Trinidad Sour 

1.5 oz Angostura Bitters

1.5 oz Orgeat

3/4 oz Lime

1/2 oz Bourbon or Rye

During my last visit to NYC, Death & Company was on my list of places to get an after dinner libation on night.

Jeremy Oertel made a perfect Old Tom Negroni for me. Death & Co is a sexy, dark spot with hardworking, focused folks behind the stick. 

The patrons are diverse in age and style. The bartenders serious about their craft, yet sociable. The door attendant checks for a spot specifically for you and your guest(s) before ushering you in.

My review of the Death & Co. book 

by Dave Kaplan and Nick Fauchald coming soon!

Once Upon a Miserable Boston Winter: Reminiscing upon brunches/lunches at Canary Square that saved my life during Boston Winter 2015

As a non-cooking single woman, I have not officially (or unofficially) cooked since 4th of July weekend 2014.  When our winter this past year in Boston shut down access to my literal lifelines, I at least brunched well with thanks to good walking boots and uber!

Canary Square has always been my watering hole, but a few changes in kitchen management and staff has instilled in me a new confidence that good eats are a very real thing for me now!

I've enjoyed a beautiful lobster Eggs Benedict with lobster hash, perfectly poached eggs and Hollandaise served in a hot personal skillet.

Lobster Hash

 The quiche was rich and fluffy served French-style with a lightly dressed salad.  I ordered a side of housemade sausage.

Quiche with fig, salad, and housemade sausage

Canary Square has always had great charcuterie plates with a vast diversity in cheeses, meats, jams/butters, mustards, fruits and nuts!  

Their roasted Brussels sprouts are also delicious with umami sauce over crunchy roasted sprouts.

As a watering hole, myself and friends enjoy the libations offered as well...

Joshua's glamour shot after making my favorite hairs of the dog...an Aperol Spritzer!

I've enjoyed a few dinners at this point as well and I'm so thrilled with the kitchen changes.  
Who will save us this winter?

Have you eaten at Canary Square lately?  Let me know what you think in the comments section below!
 

Succulent Sundays: A Weekly Collection of My Favorite Personal Food Photography

Mazeman-style ramen with watermelon radish - The Beehive Boston

Avocado topped burger-Audubon Boston

Salted caramel and Georgia Pecan gelato - Dolcezza Washington D.C.

Eggs Benedict with Jamon - Boqueria D.C.

Pho Bo Kho - Pho Linh Quincy, MA