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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in New York City
Whether it's shaken or stirred, here's the haute hotspots for a perfectly chilled martini.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Las Vegas
Shaken or stirred, happy hour just isn’t the same without a martini. Never mind the three-martini lunch of the “Mad Men” era. These Las Vegas hot spots serve up divine martinis worthy of James Bond, who ordered his drink with three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet, shaken until ice cold, then served with a large thin slice of lemon peel in “Casino Royal.” These top five martini bars will keep your inner Bond happy.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Orange County
Shaken, stirred, clean or dirty, there’s nothing more classic than ordering a martini like a certain James Bond. So while you might not have the futuristic gadgets, you can have another of England’s most notorious secret agent’s vices. And since there’s no right way to order one up, a visit to any of these spots will give you the chance to try something new.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in London
Woman: "You're all wet!," James Bond: "But my martini's still dry." " James Bond, Never Say Never Again
Martini’s may be associated with New York but without London this cocktail would be without a catchphrase or two. Thanks to our very own James Bond, the author that penned him, and the bar where he drank, the classic Martini’s iconic slogan is perhaps one of modern culture’s most famous.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Boston
Martinis of all shapes and sizes have been back in vogue for over a decade now and show no sign of fading into the background. And that’s part of what makes a martini so fun – it’s a bold statement. And no one really knows how strong or how fruity the concoction you are imbibing in is except you and the bartender. For fabulous ‘tinis, the options are plentiful in Boston. Here are our thoughts on the top 5 spots for martinis in and around town.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in San Diego
Shaken-not stirred, dry, with a twist, extra olive juice, or the battle of the gins, there is only one drink you can order to give you immediate class. Let's check out the best martini menus in San Diego.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Moscow
Vodka-martini mix became popular in the mid- to late-20th century. Ian Fleming, author of the series of books about James Bond, mentioned this drink in his first novel about famous agent. Up until now vodka-martini remains one of the most popular cocktails. While finding high-quality vodka in Russia never was a problem, Haute Living shows you the top places in Moscow with the best martini lists.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Phoenix
The martini is is one of the most well-known, if not the most well-known, mixed drinks out there. But it's evolved into so much more than just gin and vermouth and a few olives, with modern mixologists putting their creative spin on tradition in order to deliver the public a multitude of tantalizing variations. Of course, there are times when an old classic just can't be beat. However you take your martini, here are the Top 5 places around the Valley to sip and be seen sipping.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Hawaii
Classically, the martini is made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive. But, over the years, the martini has grown in stature and due to its popularity, has given rise to all sorts of innovative interpretations. Hawaii has made its own contribution to the canon of martini. Check out my picks for The Top 5 Martini Menus in Hawaii.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a martini kind of town. In fact, the drink might be considered the beverage of choice for old Hollywood rogues, stars and studio heads. Mark your Thomas Guide's for these 5 hot spots that know how to make a stiff one for the martini mavens of today.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in San Francisco
With a classic cocktail like the martini, correct preparation can be very personalized. Whether you like yours shaken or stirred, with a bleu cheese stuffed olive or a simple cocktail onion, there is no doubt these locations are the best places to get your fix in San Francisco.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Chicago
Ever since Sex and the City debuted (RIP), a girl’s night out is not complete without a Cosmo. Whether you prefer the classic dirty martini or a colorful and flavorful tropical concoction- the martini has become a staple of class and a mixologist’s artistry. Make mine extra stiff, please.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Philadelphia
No drink can be so timeless and trendy in the same sip as the martini. At once conjuring images of smokey back rooms and neon-lit clubs, the martini works its multiple personalities well, transforming itself into the perfect drink for every thirsty patron at the bar. Whether you channel James Bond and his classic order or Carrie Bradshaw and her more colorful choices, these Philadelphia spots have a martini made for you.
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Haute Menswear Designer Zaharoff Launches His Fall Collection
With a clear understanding that the clothes make the man, Chicago-based Menswear designer George Zaharoff’s Fall 2010 Collection redefines modern luxury for a discriminating, well-dressed clientele. Rich in details, extraordinary textures, and unique fabrics hand-picked from the finest Italian mills, the season presents a cohesive collection of men’s made-to-measure and off-the-rack tailored clothing - suits, jackets and trousers.
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With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Dallas
Shaken or stirred, with olives or lemon twist, sweet or savory, martinis haven't left the swanky drinking scene yet, and they may never. That doesn't mean you have to keep it classic, although finding a bartender who can make a slightly dirty Kettle One martini with just enough olive juice and cold enough to have icebergs floating on the top is a feat in itself, as any martini drinker can attest to.
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On Ice: Swarovski Brings Sparkle to The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach
As the exercise of daily dressing begins to shift toward the fall-friendly, Swarovski solicits the help of Harper’s Bazaar fashion and beauty editor Avril Graham for a study in sparkle and how it will apply this season.
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