Mix It Up: The Mezcal Martinez at the Empire Room

[Photograph: Jonathan Pogash] In many ways, a visit to the Empire Room feels like a trip to days gone by. A modern interpretation of Art Deco, the lavish decor recalls the early days of the Empire State Building—dark wood,...

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2 Comments | Posted by Laren Spirer, April 9, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Tagged: Cocktails, Empire Room, Jonathan Pogash, Manhattan, mezcal, Midtown, Midtown East, Midtown West, Mix It Up

Mix It Up: 'The Division Bell' from Mayahuel

Editor's note: New York's cocktail shakers work all kinds of wonders behind the bar—so why not learn a few tricks from the pros? In Mix It Up, Serious Eats contributor Laren Spirer will find out the secrets behind the city's...

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2 Comments | Posted by Laren Spirer, September 4, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Tagged: bars, cocktails, Death and Company, Mayahuel, mezcal, Mix It Up, Phil Ward, tequila