The MisEducation of Mr. BonVivant

So apparently we are issuing dueling blog posts today, which I think is cute in a way.  My lovely wife has been educating me in the ancient ways of the shaolin blogger, link here "POW!", keyword there "BANG!".  So apparently content, no matter how topical or heartfelt,  is only as important as the traffic that it pushes through the site, consider me educated.

Realistically, I started the blog to shine a light on those things that I felt are important, but underserved, to the New Orleans community and those who love it from afar, and I suppose, as a means of catharsis for myself. In that respect, Blog Accomplished!

So where does this leave us? I know one thing, we'll have a lot of coverage from the Tales of the Cocktail 2012, and hopefully a new found resolution to bring to light some items that I think that the general populace in and out of the city may find noteworthy. So please if you like this blog (and can find it) let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

This Week...Tales of the Cocktail Returns

As Tales of the Cocktail approaches my inbox overflowth with invites to parties, press releases announcing competition winners and what's in store for me as I hit the French Quarter on Tuesday for pre-Tales events.

Artist Robert Rodriquez creates a
commemorative 10th Anniversary 
print reminiscent of the 
Belle Epoque period. 

It's truly my favorite time of year. Tales of the Cocktail is finally here.


I cannot begin to tell you how many different events, seminars and tasting rooms I plan to hit. I honestly have no idea. Thank goodness there's an app. What did I do in past years? Maybe I just winged it. 


Regardless, I always manage to find an undiscovered spirit, learn a new technique for tending my own home bar and reconnect with my Tales friends and colleagues.


Cheers to 10 years of success Tales of the Cocktail! -WW