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• Spirited cooking: chefs reach into the bar to add flavor, complexity and creativity to signature dishes 

  As more bartenders look to the kitchen for inspiration--using everything from fresh herbs and fruits to horseradish and tomatoes in cocktails--it's...

  Cheers, 01/01/07 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• A gin renaissance: new twists and flavor profiles for this bar staple find favor with mixologists and chefs alike 

  There's a juniper-infused excitement in the air lately. The buzz from media outlets, special events and new bar menus is worthy of the...

  Cheers, 10/01/06 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Chic chicken: upsell this appetizer menu staple with new ethnic flair or creative twists that take wings and tenders to new heights 

  Chicken is to bar food menus what vodka is to cocktail lists: a blank slate on which chefs can work their magic, an endlessly adaptable ingredient...

  Cheers, 09/01/06 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Glam garnishes: it's time to start thinking outside the traditional garnish tray to enhance flavor and add flair to today's cocktails 

  The growing ranks of premium products, skilled bartenders and savvy clientele mean that today's cocktails are more sophisticated and creative than...

  Cheers, 06/01/06 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Artful starters: Italian antipasti bring the best of the classic Mediterranean cuisine to the table or bar 

  Without a doubt, Italian cuisine transcends all styles of restaurants, from the more casual red checkered tableclothed to the formal, white...

  Cheers, 03/01/06 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Mexico at the table: the latest Mexican restaurants move beyond the mundane to more regional, authentic tastes 

  For most Americans who didn't grow up near the Mexican border or near a large expat Mexican neighborhood, exposure to authentic Mexican cuisine has...

  Cheers, 01/01/06 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Tapas on top: the small-plate revolution started with stylish, tasty tapas that are right at home at the bar 

  Tapas have an interesting history, distinguished not only by their longevity--some culinary accounts trace tapas as far back as before the...

  Cheers, 11/01/05 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Glamorous bar food: across the country, fine dining operations are offering better fare right at the bar 

  WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK "BAR FOOD"? WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK "BAR FOOD"? For most, bar food means dishes like Buffalo...

  Cheers, 09/01/05 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Bar stars: here comes the next generation of cocktail wizards 

  I got an email from Ryan Magarian while he was on the cruise ship M.S. Prinsendam, going through the Panama Canal. The next day, he called from the...

  Cheers, 03/01/05 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication

• Spirited blending: stand out in the crowd with signature blended drinks 

  It's said that to every thing there is a season, but apparently that's not true with blender drinks. At least not based on the experience of Olive...

  Cheers, 06/01/04 by Cynthia Nims · More from publication