One year later, I'm still serving at Fino, I'm still single, still kind of wondering why the hell I packed my car and drove cross-country, and well, still trying to figure out the life plan. One thing I do know is that I've had my fair share of Averna- a long way from first hearing the word "amaro." Well, actually, I've also fallen in love... with my amaro amore.
Fino recently did a bitter bartender's evening hosting Bobby Heugel from Anvil Bar and Refuge in Houston, Texas. If you have been reading my blog, you may have seen me back in Houston in a winged hat with a sprained ankle and a massive hangover. From what I can recall, our beloved bartender from Fino helped takeover Anvil and now it was Bobby's turn to pay us back and pay us a visit.
Our amaro-based menu, thank you:
I had the pleasure of working the event. In addition to getting my ass kicked that night, it was an honor to prep and be a part of it. Amaro affairs are always bittersweet.
The affair continued at Second Bar and Kitchen.
London's Culling:
- Averna
- Carpano Antica
- Lemon
- Orgeat
- Sea Salt
Later that week... at The Esquire Tavern, San Antonio:
Now this bar has been around since 1933 and opened to celebrate the end of Prohibition. It closed for a little while and just opened back up again in 2011 with a vengeance as well as a new and progressive direction.
Smokey Tiny Dancer:
- Mezcal
- Tequila
- Lime
- Honey syrup
- Framboise
- Egg white
Ender's Game:
- Rye whiskey
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Honey syrup
- Carbonated Carpano Antica
Zhara Moon:
- Gin
- Allspice
- Cucumber
- Lemon
- Saffron
Oh wait. Okay, sorry, Amaro, but gin, rye whiskey, and mezcal are my other three spirit loves.
But hey, I'm single. Who said I couldn't sleep around in a different zip code? No exclusivity established and I'm really not ready to settle down or sober up.
Maybe I'm in the right place of my life more than I realize.
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