Step inside the recently re-launched Melody Bar at The Gladstone Hotel on any Friday or Saturday night and you’ll immediately notice one thing: karaoke. Recently “re-launched” to great fanfare, The Melody Bar now boasts a revitalized karaoke-friendly space featuring art installations by Dennis Lin, Kathryn Walter and Orest Tataryn. There’s … Read More
There is no better way to bring in the summer (finally) than with that delightful mixture of Clamato, vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Although virtually unknown to the rest of the world, it has been said that over 350 million Bloody Caesars are consumed in Canada annually. Since its invention in … Read More
This story is the first in a four-part home entertaining series, which DailyXY is co-publishing with the Globe & Mail. Before arriving at Calgary hotspot Rush earlier this year, master mixologist Stephen Grindy honed his bartending skills throughout Australia and England. Now, at just 26, Grindy is shaking up the … Read More
Looking for something different to enjoy at your dockside cocktail hour? I consulted with Sabrina Greer, Head Mixologist & Events Director at Toronto’s Martini Club, for some ideas. Here’s what she suggests: If you’ve been drinking all day, the best way to prepare for a BBQ is with a balanced … Read More
Like the story? Share it with your friends on Facebook! Classic cocktails and classic bar tools, don’t change much; that’s why they’re classics. But just as a new generation of mixologists has pushed the cocktail into the 21st century, so too have a group of cocktail geeks (and at least … Read More
