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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 23h

Check out the full review here:

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 4d

each entry is accompanied by enough information that even the industry insider can learn something new. A fine accompaniment for your next weekend dram and a useful checklist for your next Bluegrass visit. (end)

Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 4d

A bourbon-centric travelogue that inspires one to visit some of these storied places, both old and new. From legendary mainstays such as Jim Beam and Wild Turkey to relative up and comers as Augusta and Dueling Grounds,

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 4d

In her latest book on the subject of bourbon, “Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the American Spirit”, whiskey authority Susan Reigler offers a modern look at Kentucky distilleries while providing their individual histories, tasting notes and profiles on the distillers themselves.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 6d

20 years smoke free today. One of the things I’m most proud of, considering how much I loved them bastards.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · 6d

No grappa?

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 27

After last evening's event of Martini-appreciation and pontification, I summarized a lifetime's worth of happy hour know-how into this list (I kept it to ten but could've went on😉).
You can make your own. 🍸🍸

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 24

Also, whoever normalized eating shitty food in a car with a hot microphone should be kicked off the internet.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 24

These food influencers sure do love their hot honey, balsamic glaze and “Special Sauces”. All three of which, I can do without.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 19

The airport bartender putting together a pumpkin spice, October cocktail makes it really sink in that this summer’s days are numbered.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 19

Tap link for my tribute to Terence Stamp.

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Tribute: Terence Stamp (1938-2025)

Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you to @vinepair.com & @timmckirdy.bsky.social for hosting me (for a third time!) on the always fun, Cocktail College podcast.
This time, we tackle another maligned classic, the Aviation cocktail. Cheers!

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The Aviation

Podcast Episode · Cocktail College · 08/14/2025 · 49m

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Happy for Pete Alonso, who now sits alone at the top of the NY Mets all-time home run list!
#lgm

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 11

That’s a pairing I’ve never had. On the list.

Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 3

From home cook to pro chef content creators, why can’t any of them dress their greens prior to placing on sandwich?

Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Aug 2

If Miller High Life is the Champagne of beers, what pray tell is the beer of Champagne?

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · Aug 1

Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Jul 31

Awww. You guys…😉

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Jul 15

You mean you never heard of the “Caiafarac” or the even more renowned, “Franquri”?
See, there’s some classics named for a bartender!

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Jul 12

PSA: Always be sure to install your air conditioner during weather in which it is not needed. 🥵

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Jun 25

PSA: If you must prepare a rimmed cocktail within a beer or soda bottle, please be sure to wash said bottle prior to using. 🙄

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · Jun 4

BCB Brooklyn, the premier trade event for bar and beverage professionals, is hosting me as part of their Authors Alley. Register for BCB Brooklyn with code BCB25AUTHOR to save 25%!

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I’m doing a Book Signing at BCB Brooklyn’s Authors Alley!

Register with code BCB25AUTHOR and save 25%!

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · May 22

I thought I dreamt that Knicks disaster!

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Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · May 19

Someone please tell Google that no matter how annoying stopping typing is to click to decline switching my web browser, I will never comply. I will just change my search engine. ✌️⏰

Frank Caiafa @handlebarsnyc.bsky.social · May 7

Yeah, I did it first. Absinthe tinged Paloma (gotta be real juice though - no grapefruit soda hacks!) Weirdly Wonderful. I’m copywriting that as well. 🤪

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