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Category Archives: Booze

Shift Drink: Prohibition Taproom

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard day’s work. For this edition, I visited Prohibition Taproom.

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Drink Up: The G&T

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the change in season and what that might mean for the foods you are cooking. Who doesn’t dream of a grill full of deliciousness when the weather changes? But what are you putting in your glass to go with your fare? 

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Class Recap: Italian New Year’s Eve with Nick Macri of La Divisa Meats and Brian Kane

Felice Anno Nuovo! That’s Happy New Year in Italian. We had our very own Italian New Year’s Eve party at COOK this past week with COOK veteran Nick Macri of La Divisa Meats. Nick cooked up traditional Italian New Year’s fare while his old friend Brian Kane poured drinks for everyone. This festive class was appropriately the last dinner at COOK in 2018. We are so happy to have shared it with a great crowd, and we want to present it to you as well. Read on to see what was served at the Viglia di Capodanno (New Year’s Eve) dinner and how we rang in 2019 early at COOK – Italian style!

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Class Recap: Día de los Muertos with Dionicio Jimenez and Matt Polzin of El Rey

How do scorpion tacos sound? Would you be willing to try tongue or brain? Well, this past Saturday sixteen adventurous COOK guests did exactly that by enjoying a sneak preview of El Rey‘s Día de Muertos dishes. From Monday, October 29th to Sunday, November 4th, Chef Dionicio Jimenez will be serving cuisine traditionally served during the holiday celebration of the dead in Mexican households. With a bit of liquid encouragement from Beverage Director Matt Polzin, many guests cleaned their plates while learning about Día de los Muertos. Read on to see how Dionicio’s curiosity-invoking menu played out and get Matt Polzin’s Corpse Reviver #4 recipe, perfect for upcoming holiday festivities! 

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Shift Drink: Lift Your Spirits at Philadelphia Distilling

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard day’s work. This time we’ll literally put you in good spirits, by focusing on a place with fantastic distilled spirits!

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Shift Drink: Panorama

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard day’s work. Get ready for a taste of something fine because this time it’s all about the wine.

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Class Recap: A Summer Seafood Feast with Jenn Grosskruger of Ocean Prime

Imagine hearing ocean waves crashing down while you’re lounging on a prime spot on the beach. That’s the feeling Ocean Prime‘s crew gave guests with their summer seafood feast this Thursday night! Executive Chef Jenn Grosskruger put on a four-course meal consisting of oysters, lobster, halibut, more lobster and coconut cake… talk about paradise! Read on to learn more about the delicious dishes that Jenn shared. Plus, get a recipe for a super seasonal cucumber cocktail.

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Shift Drink: Late Night at The Ranstead Room

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard day’s work. This time I opted for a late night spot that is, quite literally, off the beaten path.

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Shift Drink: The Good King Tavern… Summer Edition!

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet for hours, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard days work. Since yesterday was the Summer Solstice and we have nothing but warm weather in sight, we’ll be highlighting The Good King Tavern and their new secret patio.

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Father’s Day: Have A Drink with Dad

Can’t think of what to get Dad this Father’s Day? How about stirring up some drinks and spending some quality time together?  Give the guy that gave you everything a little something back using a COOK-approved cocktail recipe or a fun beer-focused recipe. Plus, we’ve got some gift ideas for you, available in our retail pantry. Read on to see how you can make this Father’s Day one to remember!

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