Industrial chic meets gastropub delights at the newest Culinary Dropout.Hungry for some unpretentious, straight-up pub grub served in an environment as visually tasty as the food on your plate? Then make your way to the Culinary Dropout at The Yard, located in downtown Phoenix, AZ. Read the rest of this entry »
Last-minute holiday shopping got you frazzled?… Never fear! The friendly shopping assistants here at A Life Designed have just the tip you need to put the “Ho Ho Ho” back in your holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
Shaken, not stirred. Your ‘assignment’… Build a ‘Bond-worthy’ Martini.In honor of the release of Skyfall, the latest installment in the 007 movie franchise, A Life Designed is mixing up an ice-cold batch of that classic Bond drink, the Vesper Martini. Here’s how to make this not-so top secret recipe… Read the rest of this entry »
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… These home bar ideas make ‘Happy Hour’ even more cheerful!With summer in the rearview mirror and winter’s chill fast approaching, thoughts turn to hunkerin’ down at home by the fire with a tasty libation in hand. Shouldn’t as much thought be put into the delivery and presentation as what goes inside the glass? Read the rest of this entry »
Heaven in a glass… The Tuaca Lemon Drop.Never one to be mistaken for the ‘life of the party’, one thing your faithful A Life Designed reporter is known for is his take on the popular Tuaca Lemon Drop. Read the rest of this entry »
Scottsdale’s minibar.ber.shop; One part barbershop / One part bar / One part ultimate man cave.This past weekend I stumbled upon what has to be one of the most brilliant concepts in retail I have ever experienced. The minibar.ber.shop, located in Scottsdale Quarter is one of those places you walk into and suddenly a lightbulb comes on over your head and you think; “Duh!… Why didn’t I think of this?” Read the rest of this entry »
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When worlds collide — Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale! Breakfast anyone?OK… Here’s one we didn’t see coming! The crafty folks at Rogue Ales in Portland, OR have managed to combine all of the three major food groups; Beer, Maple Doughnuts and Bacon into one tasty beverage with its Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale. Clearly, breakfast time will never be quite the same. Read the rest of this entry »
Hendrick’s 50 Shades of Gin, Domme Delight Cocktail. The perfect drink after a rousing evening that’s left you feeling… all bound up.Leave it to the clever folks at Hendrick’s Gin to concoct a special libation in honor of the wildly popular book that seems to have (forcefully) taken a large portion of the female population over 30. Trust me gentlemen, if you don’t know what Fifty Shades of Grey is about, chances are good the woman sitting next to you does! Read the rest of this entry »
Giada De Laurentiis serves it up hot and spicy with this summertime martini recipe.With temperatures already climbing into triple digits in some parts of the country, a man’s thoughts naturally turn to BBQ and cold drinks with a kick. Who better to enjoy a (very) happy hour with than our favorite celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis as she shares her Spiced Bourbon, Beer and Maple Martini recipe with us. Bottoms up! Read the rest of this entry »
