Tumblr (3.0; @hihatlounge)http://hihatlounge.com/<p>Tonight&#8217;s punch is a slightly modified classic, The Crimean Cup a la Marmora: 2 different Jamaican rums, brandy, maraschino, housemade orgeat, lemon, Bittermen&#8217;s Tiki Bitters, and Cava!  It&#8217;s delicious!  Also, Joe Wray will be celebrating his 2 year anniversary of playing at the Hi Hat by moving over to the Garage and inviting some guests up on stage with him.  Sure to be a good time!</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/24082481379http://hihatlounge.com/post/24082481379Wed, 30 May 2012 16:06:58 -0500ddufek<p>Let&#8217;s. Get. Down.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4spl4U5jc1qhq2rl.jpg"/></p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/24016042005http://hihatlounge.com/post/24016042005Tue, 29 May 2012 15:51:37 -0500ddufek<p>There&#8217;s a new drink up on the big board, Cody Magee is behind the bar, and Dealer&#8217;s Choice starts at 9!  Get yer butt here.</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/23953800533http://hihatlounge.com/post/23953800533Mon, 28 May 2012 16:44:51 -0500ddufek<p>10-close tonight, all vinyl, all jams. </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/23755225521http://hihatlounge.com/post/23755225521Fri, 25 May 2012 16:58:27 -0500ddufek<p>1/2 off all GLD products, including Rehorst vodka and gin, Roaring Dan’s rum, and KK whiskey, 8-close tonight!</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/23689507300http://hihatlounge.com/post/23689507300Thu, 24 May 2012 16:01:18 -0500ddufek<p>Tonight&#8217;s punch - rum, aperol, raspberry-quince tea, fresh lime, housemade grendadine, peach bitters, and ginger ale!  Served 9-closed tonight with live jazz from Neil Davis and Steve Peplin. </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/23626141081http://hihatlounge.com/post/23626141081Wed, 23 May 2012 15:53:10 -0500ddufek<p>This dude brings the party, trust us.  And we bring the friendly prices and service.<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dwbd9I0z1qhq2rl.jpg"/></p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/23562622704http://hihatlounge.com/post/23562622704Tue, 22 May 2012 16:01:44 -0500ddufek<p>Repeat daily as needed. </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/22904027525http://hihatlounge.com/post/22904027525Sat, 12 May 2012 10:01:12 -0500ddufek<p><a href="http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online/en/2012-04-17/page-2/nick-strangeway" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online/en/2012-04-17/page-2/nick-strangeway">http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online/en/2012-04-17/page-2/nick-strangeway</a></a></p> <p>Not sure I agree with all of his views, but this is a great interview with a true industry leader of our time. </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/22787363146http://hihatlounge.com/post/22787363146Thu, 10 May 2012 12:50:04 -0500ddufek<p>Tonight&#8217;s punch = pisco, tawny port, lemon, honey syrup, fresh cracked black pepper, bitters, and ginger beer!  Also live music tonight from Neil Davis and Steve Peplin!</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/22733432828http://hihatlounge.com/post/22733432828Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:44 -0500ddufek<p><a href="http://www.tastingpanelmag.com/News/Web-Exclusives/2012/The-Road-to-MCC.aspx" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.tastingpanelmag.com/News/Web-Exclusives/2012/The-Road-to-MCC.aspx">http://www.tastingpanelmag.com/News/Web-Exclusives/2012/The-Road-to-MCC.aspx</a></a></p> <p>A dude, a motorcycle, and a cocktail trip across the country.  </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/22657720899http://hihatlounge.com/post/22657720899Tue, 08 May 2012 11:53:05 -0500ddufek<p><a href="http://www.local10.com/thats-life/Decoding-the-modern-cocktail-menu/-/1716786/8495892/-/uq7xnz/-/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.local10.com/thats-life/Decoding-the-modern-cocktail-menu/-/1716786/8495892/-/uq7xnz/-/">http://www.local10.com/thats-life/Decoding-the-modern-cocktail-menu/-/1716786/8495892/-/uq7xnz/-/</a></a></p> <p>Ignore the silly picture, but do read the 5 Tips.  They&#8217;re helpful and a good guide for anyone who&#8217;s ever been puzzled by a menu that only lists ingredients and doesn&#8217;t have descriptions (as most don&#8217;t). </p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/16923957357http://hihatlounge.com/post/16923957357Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:42:19 -0600ddufek<p>Sage advice on an issue that we&#8217;ve all had to deal with from time to time:</p> <p><a href="http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/01/from-behind-the-bar-rules-hitting-on-someone-in-a-bar.html"><a href="http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/01/from-behind-the-bar-rules-hitting-on-someone-in-a-bar.html">http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/01/from-behind-the-bar-rules-hitting-on-someone-in-a-bar.html</a></a></p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/16124596499http://hihatlounge.com/post/16124596499Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:06 -0600ddufek<a href="http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online?page=7&release=2011-11-01">http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online?page=7&release=2011-11-01</a>: <p>Interesting (and brief) article on the claims and uses of alcohol as medicine…</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/12211095734http://hihatlounge.com/post/12211095734Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:55:31 -0500ddufek<a href="http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online?page=5&release=2011-09-20">Interested in a handy source for craft cocktails? </a>http://hihatlounge.com/post/10643191770http://hihatlounge.com/post/10643191770Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:05 -0500bociekj<a href="http://blog.etundra.com/restaurant-trends-and-news/craft-cocktails/">So What Makes a Craft Cocktail Anyway?</a>: <p><span><strong>So what makes a craft cocktail a craft cocktail?</strong> Some key attributes include:<br/></span></p> <ul><li><span>Fresh ingredients, preferably locally sourced</span></li> <li><span>In-house additives with unique flavors like bitters and syrups</span></li> <li><span>Interesting flavor pairings, like sweet and nutty or lemons and bacon</span></li> <li><span>Seasonal offerings like cider flavors in winter and mint in summer</span></li> </ul>http://hihatlounge.com/post/10239143842http://hihatlounge.com/post/10239143842Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:05 -0500bociekj<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19307987" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out this film taken in Riverwest. Our cafe - Fuel Cafe, 818 E. Center St. - is the first site. Pretty cool.</p>http://hihatlounge.com/post/4171966801http://hihatlounge.com/post/4171966801Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:26:03 -0500lesliemontemurro<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1909670623/brooklyn-grange-rooftop-farm">Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm</a>http://hihatlounge.com/post/558824830http://hihatlounge.com/post/558824830Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:37:40 -0500scottfuel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0tr8d1jUl1qbqv0to1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://hihatlounge.com/post/518622153http://hihatlounge.com/post/518622153Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:13 -0500happyeyeballs