Stocking & Tending Your Home Bar

Tony Abou-Ganim — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Museum of the American Cocktail
New Orleans,LA

Join Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist, as he shows you what you need to stock your home bar, tools of the trade and how to use them, and all the secrets behind mixing great drinks at home. Be it a classic a Margarita, or one of his originals, he'll show you how easy it is to craft these wonderful libations. From shaking to stirring, muddling to blending, Boston Shakers and Hawthorn Strainers, you'll learn all you need to know to set up and tend your home bar. Whether you’re a professional bartender or just want to impress your friends, you’re sure to enjoy this entertaining journey into what it takes to make a great drink.

Tony Abou-Ganim, currently featured on Iron Chef America with Mario Batali, “Battle Mango”, just released his first DVD “Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home”. Most notably featured demonstrating the art of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network program “Raising the Bar: America’s Best Bar Chefs”. Tony’s much anticipated book, The Modern Mixologist – Contemporary Classic Cocktails was released in March of 2010.

The Suffering Bastard: Joe Scialom, International Barman of Mystery

Jeff "Beachbum" Berry — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Occidental Grill & Seafood
Washington,DC

Washington DC, Cairo, Havana, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, New York -- from the 1930s through the 1960s, legendary mixologist “Joe The Bartender” was everywhere and nowhere, always one step ahead of governments who suspected him of espionage because he served so many heads of state, generals, and journalists. This seminar reveals the untold story of the trained chemist who spoke eight languages and survived two revolutions, imprisonment, and exile to create such infamous exotic drinks as the Suffering Bastard. Presented by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, who spent two years tracking down his elusive subject. Enjoy delicious sample cocktails and wonderful cuisine from the Occidental's acclaimed chef.