Martini

Marshall from Marcello's joined Jaycee and me today with a sample of their entry, the "Rubini", in the Martinis 2012 contest to benefit Healing House. Marcello's "Rubini" is made of Absolut Ruby Red Grapefruit vodka muddled with strawberry, orange and lemon, honey syrup and a splash of Lillet Rouge.

Bonefish Grill's entry for Martinis 2012 is the Ocean Trust Martini, with Absolut Citron, muddled mango and orange. Martinis 2012 benefits Healing House - Hope for Grieving Children.

Will and Stephanie from LaFonda visited today with the martini that Will created for Healing House's Martinis 2012.  The Sangria Martini is made from Absolut Grapevine vodka, red wine, apple juice, pineapple juice and orange juice.

Kelly from Blue Dog visited today with the What-A-Melon martini she and all the bartenders at Blue Dog will be serving up for 'Tini Tuesday.

Mallory from Walk-On's visited this morning to talk about Martinis 2012. She brought their entry into the contest, the Bananas Foster Martini.

The ABSOLUT® Best Martini Tour kicks off Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Eight of the finest local restaurants will vie for the title of “Lafayette’s ABSOLUT® Best Martini” as a benefit for Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children. Walk- On’s, Charley G’s, Cochon, Blue Dog Café, LaFonda, Bone Fish Grill, Marcello’s Wine Market Café, and Pamplona Tapas Bar will each be a stop on this year’s tour... Read Mo

The Martinis 2011 Finale to benefit Healing House is this Saturday so today was the final Martini Monday with CJ and Debbie Ray. As you probably know, CJ "loves" Vodka and I enjoy a finely crafted cocktail now and then, so today was especially fun with Anson from Pamplona Tapas Bar...

Healing House’s Martinis ’11 Best Martini Tour kicks off Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Eight local restaurants will vie for the title of “Absolut Best Martini” in an effort to help children and their families who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling...