drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas* 

drink.well.American Pub, 207 East 53^rd Street, Austin, Texas

http://www.drinkwellaustin.com/

drink.well. is an American pub opening soon in Austin, Texas. Proprietors Michael and Jessica Sanders believe that bars exist to serve people, not drinks, so stellar service will be priority #1 for their staff. They will feature craft beers, wines and spirits from across the United States and will provide a menu of sharable pub food.

drink well  American Pub, Austin, Texas - Proprietors Jessica and Michael Sanders with Architect Rick Price of Red Arc One

Their location is 207 E. 53rd Street. It's a great area with a few stops in walking distance of one another: Tigress, Foreign & Domestic, Epoch Coffee.

We stopped by the check out the location and were surprise to see the parking lot full. It is not scheduled to be open for another week. As luck would have it there was a special Spirits tasting hosted by Tim Master of Frederick Wildman and Sons. Good timing on our part. We especially enjoyed the Chartreuse liqueur Green with its intensely floral and herbal, and myriad of aromas and flavors attack the senses: cloves, fennel, citrus, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, mace, pine...

Architects Rick Price of Red Arc One and Rick and Cindy Black created a modern space, which is both warm and whimsical. From the mural to the unique reused wheels used as standing tables.

drink well  American Pub, Austin, Texas - Architect Rick Price of Red Arc One

Great space, owners and staff, can’t wait for the opening…

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drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas - Michael Sanders Proprietor*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas - Janet with Chef Roble Ali of the Bravo Chanel*

Janet and Chef Roble Ali of the Bravo Chanel talking about Janet’s Cookbook, the diversity of Bechamel Sauce and the fun of home cooking…

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas - Michael and Jessica Sanders Proprietors*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas - Chartreuse liqueur Green*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas - Fireman’s 4*

drink.well. American Pub Austin, Texas – Janet and Jerry of Food, Wine, Travel and Dining Out Blog*

*HipstaPrint Photos by R. Price

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Woodinville's Hollywood Hill Vineyards Tasting Event at Wicked Cellars – Plus Visits to Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Lake Stevens

Woodinville's Hollywood Hill Vineyards tasting at Wicked Cellars hosted by Jeff Boyer from Small Lot/CBC Distributing.

Woodinville's Hollywood Hill Vineyards Tasting Event at Wicked Cellars
( With a friend of Wicked Cellars)

Hollywood Hill Vineyards Steve and Becky Snyder started their family-owned winery in Woodinville in 2005, with a vision to produce small lots of elegant, balanced wines. They currently produce 1200 cases of Rhone-inspired and Estate Grown wines in their renovated, detached garage and barn.

Their winery, located on Hollywood Hill in Woodinville, is surrounded by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards. They source grapes from several other sites in the Puget Sound AVA as well as premier vineyards in Red Mountain, the Wahluke Slope, the Horse Heaven Hills and the Rattlesnake Hills in the Columbia Valley.

Their Tasting House is open on the weekends and is located just down the hill from their winery in the old brick Hollywood Hill School House.

2010 Horse Heaven Hills Roussanne***+ pineapple, coconut, long

2009 Puget Sound Regent**+ Fruit, tar

2008 Cabernet Franc, Portteus Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills**+ dark cherries, blackberry

2009 F-Stop Aperture Red Wine***+ dark red fruit, chocolate

2009 Horse Heaven Grenache*** strawberry, hint of pomegranate

2009 DIst83 Blend**** berries, candy, black fruit

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Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens - The Restaurant

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens - The Lounge

This was our first visit to Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant. The have been located in Lake Stevens for approximately seven years. Lucky Dragon offers Szechwan, Human and Mandarian cuisine.

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens - BBQ Pork

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant Lake Stevens - Deep Fried Prawns

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Washington Wine Tasting - Bonny Doon Vineyards

Wine Tasting - Bonny Doon Vineyards
with Ray Bloom of Vinum Wines

Saturday wine tasting with Ray Bloom

 Based in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California's Central Coast, Bonny Doon Vineyard was founded by Randall Grahm in 1983. It was among the first Californian wineries to embrace Rhone varietals and earned Grahm status as a founding "Rhone Ranger."

 Known for its wildly untraditional labels, including illustrations by Ralph Steadman, Grady McFerrin, and Gary Taxali, the winery continues to innovate by embracing lesser known Italian varietals, screw caps, and biodynamic production.

 2010 Vin Gris Cigare Rosé***+  strawberry, apple, watermelon

 2009 Cigare Blanc***+ pear, lavender,silky

 2010 Clos de Gilroy***:-) fruity, spice

 2009 Contra*** black fruit, current

 2008 Syrah "Le Pousseur"*** black cherry, red current

 2007 Cigar Volant**** red fruit, herbs, earth

Don’t forget their appetizers

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