Preparing for the Night

Preparing for the Night

What goes into a trip to Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

I'd like to start off by saying yes, I am still here. Things have been understandably busy since I last made a post—I’ve just completed my first semester back in school, am fostering a young startup, working a demanding day job, and trying to have a life aside. This does not mean I have stopped eating, stopped enjoying nights out at fantastic restaurants, or stopped expanding my food knowledge while showing my passion for all things food… I’ve just stopped writing about them. Yet something happened today that hopefully changes all that; I got a reservation at Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, Brooklyn’s only three Michelin star rated restaurant.

I’ve had the good fortune and opportunity to dine at a good deal of three Michelin star restaurants in my life, many right here in New York City, but I’ve been especially looking forward to going to Chef’s Table. Like a teenager waiting for their acceptance letter from their favorite university, I waited for my fate whenever I attempted to get a reservation. My hopes were dashed every time I called and was met with the all too clear, “I’m sorry…” Hoping to find a great restaurant to try for my upcoming birthday I tested my luck again—persistence conquers all.

The upcoming blog posts will stage my night, what I personally go through waiting to have an experience unlike any other in the field I both work in and love. I’m sure I am not alone in my planning and preparation for a big night, but I do not doubt I take things a step further than most. Maybe I will give fellow foodies around the world a comparable checklist for their own big nights, or maybe I’ll just give a little insight into my mind. At any rate, I hope it’s entertaining.

-Adam from Tipped Mixology 

Off To Kentucky

Off To Kentucky

Start off the new year with a trip to one of my favorite places

I'm off to Kentucky tomorrow, so the slow posts will continue until I get back. Until then, you can look forward to seeing our finished product, which we manufactured last week. Trust me, they look and taste awesome! All we need now are our labels...

My girlfriend is in Lexington visiting her family right now--I've been so lucky to have been introduced to her home and the surrounding area. From the people to the beautiful scenery, the food to the drink, the hospitality, and of course being able to visit her, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in Kentucky. If you don't trust me, take it from #ShareTheLex

I can't wait for this trip in particular. Not only has it been far too long since I've seen my girlfriend, but we also get to visit the Bourbon Trail all around Lexington and the fantastic distilleries Kentucky has to offer. So far I've only been to Woodford Reserve, but was thoroughly impressed and can't wait to go back some day, maybe even this trip!

As I said, there's far more to Kentucky than booze, and I can't wait for all of it. While I'm sad to leave Brooklyn behind for a few days, there's no better place to go than Kentucky, because Kentucky kicks ass!

- Adam from Tipped Mixology

From Ours to Yours -- Merry Christmas

From Ours to Yours -- Merry Christmas

We'd like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas and holiday season from Adam and Patrick at Tipped Mixology. Cheers! 

Tipped is Getting Going!

Tipped is Getting Going!

It's finally time for that all-important announcement...

Well folks, it's been a year. In this year, an idea was fostered. It evolved well past what I could have ever imagined. We've brought on about 60 followers on our Twitter account, 1500 unique likes on our Facebook page, and amassed almost 15,000 unique views to this very blog! You guys are all awesome. We made logos and scrapped logos, officially filed our business, found a manufacturing facility, acquired insurance, signed many documents, tasted and re-tasted multiple drink recipes, solidified a very unique and tasty three, and can finally say we're going into production! After one year of moving Tipped Mixology along the path to becoming a real venture, you will soon be able to taste our hard work.

You'll now notice a change to our website; our store is live! We will be manufacturing small batches of each of our three drink mixes for resale and will be taking pre-orders for the finished product. Only 40 of each flavor are being made this time around, so be one of the lucky few to taste our first run. Our manufacturing date is January 3rd, so you'll receive the mix just a few weeks after the new year. Along with your drink, you'll also get a chance to help out our young company by sharing your thoughts with us--either a short survey or a quick email. If you fill this out, you'll make it to our contributors page... yes, that thing does have a purpose!

It's been such a fun year and we can't wait to share all our hard work with each and every one of you. With your help, we'll soon be able to ramp up our manufacturing and distribute a larger number of our drink mixes. 

All the best,

-Adam from Tipped Mixology

Housewarming

I had a little get together with friends and family this past weekend... here are the ups, and the downs. 

Up: About 4 dozen great chicken lollipops baked off in the oven like fried chicken. 

Down: Tried to make a balsamic gastrique to drizzle over some roasted figs, but forgot about it and walked back inside my apartment to a lovely plume of black smoke and a crusty All Clad. 

Up: Pickled beets with ginger and cinnamon.

Down: I had to clean up some vomit... I'll spare you all.

Up: Friend's, family, and great company.

Down: Trek was barking at everyone, but finally seemed to simmer down towards the end of the party... he is still a puppy after all, just a very big one. 

Up: House plants as gifts including a brand new money tree.

Up: Finally started watching Breaking Bad... wish me luck.

Up: Learning how to saber a champagne bottle. 

All-in-all, a wonderful party and a great weekend. More to come soon!

- Adam from Tipped Mixology

Update - July 16th, 2013 and Vermont

Update - July 16th, 2013 and Vermont 

An update on the blog as well as a short recap of my trip to Vermont this July 4th.

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to write an update saying the move was successful, but I'm still very much in the process of getting acclimated to my new apartment and my new neighborhood. In the mean time, I'll be posting quick little posts like this one until I get some more time to write proper ones. Expect everything to get back to normal when I get back from Kentucky in early August--yes, I need a major vacation! In the meantime, enjoy this small summary of my July 4th trip to Weathersfield, VT with all my high school friends.

Update - May 3rd, 2013

Update - May 3rd, 2013

More writings and musings on the way!