Monthly Archives: November 2008

Today’s Reason To Drink

“The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” —Humphrey Bogart

Bar Belle column from 11/19/08 LEO Weekly

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Today’s Reason To Drink

Had some mighty fine 15-year Pappy Van Winkle last night at the BBC on Fourth Street. It not only warmed my inner lining, but it proved to be a good nightcap as I peacefully drifted off into weird dreamland.
This made me think of other warm drinks that not necessarily put you to bed but [...]

Stimulating Hooters

I try not to write about chain restaurants and bars much, but when I see a deal I think people should know about, I can’t help it. Hooters is currently offering $1 domestic drafts every day, all day long, as part of their “Hooters Economic Stimulus Package.” I find that very stimulating, especially after verifying [...]

Today’s Reason To Drink

Two hours into the job and I’m still trudging through e-mail. Sorry to all I haven’t responded to; sorry I missed the free beer party on Friday; sorry about your luck with the dudes; and sorry about that burning sensation that won’t go away … try some baby powder. That should just about cover everything.

Today’s Reason To Drink

I’m confused by “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Today’s Reason To Drink

Gonna try to lose my jet lag at the Pink Door. Think it’ll work?

Pink Door for sale

Just heard that my beloved Pink Door is for sale. Somebody please put up some cash to keep it going. I can chip in about $40. I would definiltey hate to see it go … it’s brought sexy back to the Douglass Loop area and is the place to dance, people watch and play Rock [...]

Today’s Reason To Drink

One more day left in the city by the bay. Met my favorite band last night, so I’m content and still a bit starstruck. Had a Makers Manhattan at the Lexington Club last night … they knew how to do bourbon right. Patron is only $8 a shot, PBR will set you back $2. I [...]

Today’s Reason To Drink

Going to see my favorite band tonight — Uh Huh Her.
It’s definitely hipster central out here in San Fran. PBR on tap everywhere. No Buds, Millers or Coors to be found. Yesterday’s highlight: Sonoma winery.