Robert Simonson
@robertsimonson.bsky.social
Journalist. Cocktails, etc. Author of Substack “The Mix.”
Perhaps the reason Mama Rose never succeeded in “Gypsy” is she actually thought the Orpheum Circuit was run by someone named Mr. Orpheum.
Fixed up a Bensonhurst cocktail as featured in @robertsimonson.bsky.social ‘s excellent new book Bourbon and Rye Cocktails - The History of American Whiskey in 73 Recipes, but also listening to Elvis Costello’s My Aim is True, a perfect album. Day sucked but ended well. #Cheers 🍸 G’night.
The should be a minimum size for hotel rooms to legally be called hotel rooms.
Online payment onboarding systems are a form of employee abuse.
Tullahoma Sour by @davidwondrich.bsky.social 1 3/4 oz George Dickel x Leopold Bros. Collaboration Blend 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 1 rounded teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 oz kümmel 1/4 oz orange curaçao Brandied cherry for garnish From @robertosimanowski.bsky.social’s new book #Cheers 🍸
In the smaller markets, you can always tell whose life hasn’t worked out as planned, because they’re working the night shift at the front desk at the Holiday Inn.
I don’t know how it’s possible to work at a place and not know anything about it, but I meet such workers more and more often. Incuriosity kills the cat these days.
Trump’s ex-chief of staff John Kelly said this to me, six years ago: “I don't know how he’s not in an institution somewhere, whether it’s jail or a nuthouse. He’s a seriously sick guy. I never heard him saying anything that wasn’t a lie.” Trump has only gotten worse since.
Party Hat 🍸 recipe by Lindsay Matteson, Amor y Amargo via The Mix with @robertsimonson.bsky.social 1½ oz bourbon (Old Grand Dad subbing for Elijah Craig) ¾ oz Cocchi Americano ¾ oz Montenegro 2 ds orange bitters orange twist Stir, strain into rocks glass over ice
It’s publication day! "Bourbon and Rye Cocktails" is released into the wild! robertsimonson.substack.com/p/the-bourbo...
The Bourbon and Rye Book Trail
The Story of How “Bourbon and Rye Cocktails” Was Born.
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Never accept a stranger’s offer to take your picture. They are all poor photographers.
There oughta be a law against gift shops advertising themselves as antique stores.
Pearl Bailey has a notable recipe for Martinis in “That Certain Feeling” (1956): “Six parts gin and one part…ice.” (This is based on a Jean Kerr play so that may be her line.)
The bygone George Watts Tea Shop in Milwaukee was known for tea and cakes. But I found a 1938 Watts recipe for spaghetti! Regional Recipes: Spaghetti a la Watts themilwaukeemix.substack.com/p/regional-r...
Regional Recipes: Spaghetti a la Watts
A Curious Spin on a Classic from Milwaukee’s Fine China Family.
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I would really like to see more videos of two people in chairs talking into mikes about shit. Great stuff.
So tired of the few good moral public servants in this nation being raked over the coals by this clownishly corrupt GOP Congress. They’re so rotten, the very existence of goodness makes them stupid with anger.
Having a cocktail served to you by the person who invented it counts as an educational experience. I believe this in my very bones.
If you ever want to prevent a conversation, when someone asks “How are you?,” respond “I’m tired.” They will stop talking to you immediately.
Yup, most stories published are ones that editors know in advance will 'perform' well, rather than those that bring attention to a new thing/new angle that could be interesting/relevant/newsworthy. Chasing clicks > reporting news.
“It used to be they sent you around the world to get the story nobody else had. Now they send you to get the story everyone else has.”—Terry Moran. Same is true with every beat in journalism. MSM are no longer leaders. they are followers.