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Behind the Stick with Mike Vizcarra of Queensborough
Mike Vizcarra, managing partner at Queensborough Cocktail Lounge, shares his take on the classic Negroni.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 25, 20174 min read


Behind the Stick with J.J. Nesbitt of Cutwater Spirits
J.J. Nesbitt, lead bartender at Cutwater Spirits, shows us how to make one of their customer favorites, Weekend At Burnies.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 18, 20174 min read


Behind the Stick with John Amato of Backyard Kitchen & Tap
John Amato, lead bartender at Backyard Kitchen & Tap in Pacific Beach, shows us how to make this sweet, spicy and refreshing tequila co

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 11, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Sean Foley of Mister A's
Sean Foley, lead bartender at Mister A's, shows us how to make his refreshing refreshing, whiskey cocktail, The Bramble On.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 11, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Irving Gonzalez of Westgate Hotel
Irving Gonzalez, lead bartender at The Westgate Hotel, shows us how to make his tropical award-winning vodka cocktail called Such Panache.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 10, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Rob McShea of Miss B's
Rob McShea, beverage director at Miss B's in Mission Beach, shows us how to make his smokey and tart tiki-inspired cocktail called La Fa

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 10, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Phil Mainini of crushed
Phil Mainini, general manager of crushed, shows us how to make their take of the sour gimlet called Cucumber Gimlet.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 8, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Jay Choi of HIVE
Jay Choi, bar manager at HIVE, chats about his refreshing and boozy barrel-aged Henebery Mint Julep. He also explains the barrel-aging proce

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 7, 20174 min read


Green Flash to host its 7th Annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest
Rare beers, local eats, live music and a homebrew contest at Green Flash's annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest.

Jarnard Sutton
Aug 1, 20172 min read


Celebrate National Tequila Day at these San Diego spots
Enjoy some of our favorite tequila cocktails the city has to offer at these San Diego restaurants!
Jarnard Sutton / Alt Strat team
Jul 24, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Ryan Andrews of El Chingon
Ryan Andrews, Beverage Director of GBOD Hospitality Group, shows us how to make this sweet and savory tequila cocktail called Madero.

Jarnard Sutton
May 17, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Tony Aversa of West Coast Tavern
Tony Aversa, bar manager at West Coast Tavern, shows us how to make his delicious, smokey libation called Muerte Negra.

Jarnard Sutton
May 14, 20174 min read


Behind the Stick with Adele Stratton of Noble Experiment
Adele Stratton, lead bartender of Noble Experiment, chats about her journey as a bartender and shows us how to make her West Indies cocktail

Jarnard Sutton
May 11, 20174 min read


Behind the Stick with Sami Saltagi of Et Voilà! French Bistro
Master mixologist from the hip French bistro called Et Voila, Sami Saltagi, shows us how to make their Huckleberry Bourbon.

Jarnard Sutton
May 1, 20175 min read


Behind the Stick with Nikki Peterson of Werewolf
Nikki Peterson, bartender at Werewolf, shares this must-try refreshing cocktail called The Fresh Start and chats about her start in the indu

Jarnard Sutton
Apr 29, 20174 min read


Bold, Soulful Mexican Kitchen and Bar has arrived downtown San Diego
The much-anticipated soulful, coastal Mexican kitchen, Curadero, has opened its doors and welcomes the neighborhood.

Jarnard Sutton
Apr 4, 20173 min read


Behind the Stick with Ryan Short of FIREHOUSE
Bar manager of FIREHOUSE in Pacific Beach, Ryan Short, shows us how to make this refreshing summer time cocktail that's infused with Kaf

Jarnard Sutton
Mar 30, 20173 min read


5 spots to try movie-inspired cocktails in San Diego
Cocktails and movies are a match made in heaven. What’s hotter than a cocktail with theatrics? Nothing! These San Diego bars have taken thei

Jarnard Sutton
Mar 30, 20172 min read


A gourmet trifecta opens in Hillcrest: BO-Beau Kitchen, Libertad and caché
The Cohn Restaurant Group has just announced they will be introducing three new culinary concepts set to open in Hillcrest.
Maria Wiles
Mar 30, 20172 min read


Behind the Stick with Laura Johnson and Trevor Bowles of You & Yours Distilling Co.
Trevor Bowles and Laura Johnson of You & Yours Distilling Co. share the recipe for their refreshing, creamy and floral libation called S

Jarnard Sutton
Mar 29, 20176 min read
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