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THE BEES KNEES – BOBBY’S WEEKLY HOUSTON PRESS COCKTAIL COLUMN

This week’s cocktail is the Bees Knees – both figuratively and literally. The phrase “the bees knees” appeared at some point in the 1920’s as an allusion to the prized pollen carried by bees in sacs located on their legs. The cocktail itself originated during the same period as a way to compensate for era’s [...]

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Aperol – The Versatile Italian Aperitif

Anvil recently hosted an Aperol showcase at the bar. I was excited about the opportunity to share Aperol with so many folks because, frankly, Aperol is one of my favorite liqueurs. I often describe Aperol to people as Campari-light, but this a flawed and discrediting description. Aperol is an amazing product that, like Campari is [...]

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BEER FANATICS: HOUSTON FIRKIN FEST IS JUNE 24TH-26TH!

Beer aficionados get ready – Houston’s first Firkin Fest is coming your way thanks to collaboration between Anvil Bar & Refuge, the Petrol Station, and the Flying Saucer. For three evenings, these havens for craft beers will be tapping a selection of exclusive cask ales, most never before tasted in the Houston market.
For those not [...]