Author Archives: The Bar Belle

My column appears in LEO Weekly every other week. Basically, I write about drinking — where to drink, what to drink, when to drink, why to drink and how much to drink. I’m always looking for ideas — new bars, favorite hangouts, crazy cheap happy hours, etc. — so share your secrets. Better yet, tell me about them over a beer or two.

Today’s Reason To Drink

I head a leaky faucet in my condo and … wait for it … wait for it … I fixed it myself! I didn’t even know how to turn the water off, but I figured it out thanks to YouTube and Google. I felt adultish and all, but I must admit: Damn, I miss landlords.

Today’s Reason To Drink

Caution: This blog is about drinking alcoholic beverages.

Today’s Reason To Drink

I’m not really sure where I stand when it comes to my favorite NFL team. Yesterday I was at Wick’s wearing a Bengals jersey, but I found myself rooting for the Ravens. Growing up, I was always a Dolphins fan. I love New Orleans, so I can see myself as a Saints fan. And finally, [...]

Today’s Reason To Drink

Things that make me smile.

Sip on this wine documentary

From a press release: “Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience” chronicles Kentucky’s wine industry, from its status as a national leader in the 1800s to its demise as a result of Prohibition, to its current reemergence. The 30-minute documentary, co-produced by New West in cooperation with the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council and the Kentucky Department [...]

Today’s Reason To Drink

No cream for her coffee makes Sara an angry jumprope.

Bar Belle from 11/4/09 LEO Weekly

I crashed the Pendennis Club and I have a matchbook to show for it. Also, football bars and drunk texts.

Today’s Reason To Drink

If it’s OK with everyone, I’m gonna sit this Christmas out. The only things I have to give are hugs, kisses, winks, smiles, dick jokes and cookies.

Today’s Reason To Drink

“Rosie Radio” debuted yesterday on my Sirius satellite radio, and I love it! Always been a fan — now I can tune in five days a week and see what she’s up to. Tried to call in and win $100 yesterday but it was busy. Maybe today. It’s the perfect transition from Howard Stern to [...]

Tequila!

Tequila Tasting Seminar @ Tequila Bar & Grill
National Tequila Ambassador Armando Zapata will be on hand at Tequila Bar & Grill (917 Baxter Ave., 235-6528) at 7 p.m. tonight to speak about the tequila-making process and its history. The event is in honor of the Hispanic tradition “El Dia De Los Muertos.”