During the 1870s & `80s, a single bar-filled block in San Francisco called the Devil`s Acre threw what may have been the most enduring party the world has ever seen. Duggan Mc Donnell is in love with the city of his forefathers & its ever-flowing cocktails, & it shows in this historypacked drinking tour through one of the most beloved cities in the world. Twenty-five iconic cocktail recipes made famous by the City by the Bay--from the legendary Pisco Punch, Mai Tai, & Irish Coffee to the Gold Rush-era Sazerac & more modern-day Lemon Drop--are accompanied by an additional 45 recipes that show the evolution of these classic elixirs, resulting in such contemporary favourites as the Revolver & the Last Word, guaranteeing to keep the party going & the liquor flowing. ...

With sharp, witty reviews of the best spots in town to quench your thirst, this is the pocket-sized booze bible for locals & visitors craving a night out on the town. Divided into 11 neighbourhoods, each one with a handy map, visit many of the new, revamped & unique establishments from the heritage bars of Gastown to the slick joints of Yaletown to the gritty pubs of the Downtown Eastside. The book

Includes:: a bar index for easy referral, ` On-the-Road` sections covering the Lower Mainl&, Victoria, & the Okanagan. ` Top Three` lists covering best bars for drink, food & ambience, & an appendix of BC`s award-winning & regional beer-makers. With Vancouver`s long-overdue bar renaissance upon us, travel writer John Lee has compiled the first hands-on guide that toasts the city`s newly-hot bar scene. Full-colour photographs by internationally recognised photographer Chris Cheadle showcase the diversity & beauty of Victoria & its surrounding environs. From spectacular Butchart Gardens to windswept Jordan River, this book features all the key attractions & landmarks, making it a memorable gift & keepsake. Cheadle`s photographic journey
Includes:: the Inner Harbour & the world-famous landmarks Empress Hotel, Royal British Columbia Museum & Parliament Buildings; the winding, scenic marine drive from James Bay through to Cadboro Bay, including Beacon Hill Park, Cattle Point & Uplands Park; the parks & historical sites in the western communities, including Saxe Point, Fisgard Lighthouse & Fort Rodd Hill; East Sooke Park, the Sooke River potholes & other special places along the West Coast Highway; the Malahat, where travellers can drink in the breathtaking view of Saanich Inlet below.


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What`s the worst another drink could do? John Cheever pours out our most sociable of vices, & hands it to us in a highball. From the calculating teenager who raids her parents` liquor cabinet, only to drown her sorrows in it, to the suburban swimmer withering away with every plunge he takes, these are stories suffused with beauty, sadness, & the gathering storm of a bender well-done. Seen through the gin-lacquered looking glass of Cheever`s writing, your next drink may have you reaching for a lime & soda instead. Selected from the book Collected Stories by John Cheever VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. Also in the Vintage Minis series: Swimming by Roger Deakin Eating by Nigella Lawson Calm by Tim Peaks Love by Jeanette Winterson ...

Cocktails are back in a big way
- but no more `2 for 1` Tequila Sunrises. Today`s cocktails are a sensory experience, concocted
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A car book which takes you through motoring history, from classic cars to how we enjoy driving today, & beyond. As Jodie Kidd says in her introduction ” Sit back, buckle up, & enjoy the ride”. From the public`s amazement at the idea of a horseless carriage to today`s excitement for driverless vehicles, find out everything you need to know about motoring from 1895 to the present day. Begin your journey through the history of motoring with Drive, & weave your way through the twists & turns of the early days, through to how the motorcar has shaped the modern world over the last century. It also reveals the exciting & impressive advances in technology & design that have made cars faster, safer, & better to drive, & transformed them from a means of transport into objects of status, excitement, & desire. Speed through personal accounts of motoring throughout the years, & discover exciting new facts about the world`s most famous racing events. From the first service stations to the latest fuel cell, this book tells the full motoring story. ...