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Christopher Columbus’ lasting legacy

Last week’s column about pirates both local and not, generated quite a few emails. One read in part; “One the best takes on SFD I’ve read…

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A bloody mary born and bred in West Marin

Many married folks have had that moment. The moment when their spouse commits them to doing something before asking. But if you are Diane Mina, the…

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Something to ponder while sipping that mojito

There’s a lot of discussion right now about Sir Francis Drake. Some people argue that he was a dishonorable man, a pirate, that he participated in…

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When it comes to bars and restaurants, continuity is key

The two women sat at the bar. It was a different time and now feels like a different place. Both were in their early twenties and…

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Unusual Marin County reds, perfect for an unusual year

“All the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray,” goes the 1960s Mamas and the Papas song “California Dreamin.”, that song was written in New…

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James Bond Discovery Dinner. SOLD OUT!

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Even during a pandemic, always check the reviews

I ordered ToGo food the other day. Understanding that local businesses are struggling, my expectation levels have also changed. One must now expect lines, PPE requirements,…

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Viva Mexico! Viva la Día de la Independencia

Happy Mexican Independence Day! I bet some of you just checked your calendar. Many Americans believe that Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is Mexican…

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You can’t always get what you want

“Hi,” said the couple arriving at the front door. “Two for dinner.” “Good evening,” replied the hostess. “What name is the reservation under?” “We don’t have…

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What goes around, comes around

People often treat each other differently in bars then they do when they are in any other public place. Maybe it’s the alcohol or maybe it’s…

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The Press Loves “Twenty Years Behind Bars”

Top 25 iBooks Bestseller

Top 100 Amazon Bestseller

“more about mixing people than drinks”
Christopher Kimball America’s Test Kitchen

“racy and innocent”
Marin Independent Journal

“insightful writing about bar culture and human nature”
SF Examiner

“the best stories are of the clueless at their worst behavior — often before they’ve ordered their first drink” “juicier reads than you would find in the pages of a family newspaper”
Patch

“a book of riotous stories”
The Bold Italic

“great book, quite funny, and includes recipes!”
Joel Riddell, Dining Around, NewsTalk 910

“I love this book. It's insightful, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, and includes expert cocktail recipes, too!”
Erika Lenkert, author of Last-Minute Party Girl and Raw: the Uncook Book

“Served straight up, with humor, irreverence and a one-of-a-kind perspective, Twenty Years Behind Bars takes us up close into the life of bars, bartenders, and those who frequent both. To get any closer, you'd need be an olive in one of Burkhart's martini glasses.”
Kimberley Lovato, author of the award winning cookbook, Walnut Wine & Truffle Groves

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