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Barfly wins 1st place in California Journalism contest (mailchi.mp)
A billionaire walks into a bar
The rain came down in little patters, filling potholes and creating an obstacle course of sorts in the darkened parking lot near the restaurant. The people…
3 great nonalcoholic drinks to try this new year
Here we are one week into the new year. By now, all those New Year’s Eve endcap displays of sparkling wine in every supermarket anywhere have…
Welcome to the jungle
The lion walked into the modern-day oasis without a care in the world. If an oasis is defined as a place of respite with abundant food…
Every person in a bar has a story
The man looked vaguely familiar, but not familiar enough for me to remember much about him. I didn’t know his name, his drink or even, for…
Marin mixologists share holiday recipes
It’s certainly that time of year. The holidays are in full swing: shopping, gathering, wrapping, working and eating — it’s all happening. And while it’s still…
A conversation in a bar might take you places
If there was an open fire, I’m sure chestnuts would have been roasting on it. Instead, we had to settle for a gas fireplace and a…
A gift I’ll never forget
“Joyeux Noël,” Miss Moller had said. And we as a class repeated it back to her. Learning a language in high school actually meant becoming familiar…
Don’t let the jerks ruin your day
I pulled into the nearly empty parking lot with a bag full of goodies like I was Santa Claus. It wasn’t really Santa’s bag — it…
Four spirited gifts for wine and cocktail lovers
No matter whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, here come the holidays. If you’re looking for last-minute gifts, there’s still time, especially if you…
Moments that make it worth it
Most of us are familiar with the theme song for the TV show “Cheers.” But everyone knowing your name is not always as important as one…