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Tuxedos: White House Correspondents’ Dinner vs. The Oscars Washington, DC. April 25th 2012. With The White House Correspondent’s Dinner only days away, our city is electrified as DC gents “tux-up” for Washington’s Oscar moment. And for all you gents in search of your ultimate tuxedo combination, here’s some inspiration from Hollywood’s finest. Enjoy!

Tuxedos: White House Correspondents’ Dinner vs. The Oscars

Washington, DC. April 25th 2012. With The White House Correspondent’s Dinner only days away, our city is electrified as DC gents “tux-up” for Washington’s Oscar moment. And for all you gents in search of your ultimate tuxedo combination, here’s some inspiration from Hollywood’s finest. Enjoy!

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Bar Talk With Derek Brown: 8 Questions We Asked Behind The Bar  When did you know that you were going to make a career out of drinking? “If I had known I could drink for a living I might have skipped college, truthfully. Glad I didn’t though because alcohol has a marvelous way of telling the story of humanity. The first bartending job I got led me down a rabbit hole of great cocktails, great spirits and the stories behind them. That was some ten years ago and I haven’t looked back since.” What kind of training does a mixologist get? “One of my mentors once said the best way to learn is: “Read a little and drink a lot.” I’ve gladly obliged. Much of it is self learned, but I also have studied with great bartenders along the way such as Dale Degroff as part of the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) program.” What’s the best bottle you have at home right now? “The best bottle I have is empty. It was the Nebuchadnezzar of Champagne (that’s a bottle that fits 20 bottles) that was served at my wedding. We kept it as a memento. It needed two people to open and served 100 people.” What’s the next big trend in mixology you can share with us first? “Fortified wines, especially vermouth. In the United States we think of vermouth as a old lady drink when it’s a very common aperitif drink in Spain, France, and Italy. It’s one of the most consumed beverages in Europe. Other than that, expect Rye Whiskey to continue to grow as a category of American Whiskey.” How would you describe the Lost Boys cocktail? “It’s a drink that’s both primitive with it’s smoky, earthy qualities and still refined in it’s delivery. It’s like having a camp fire in the middle of five-star hotel.” Three words that describe your sense of style. “Classic, simple but urbane. Just like cocktails. To me, it’s about clothes that look good in any era.” What’s the best pick-up line you’ve ever overheard? “OK, this was amazing. The guy started with a card trick. He made seven piles out of a deck of cards and asked the girl to shuffle each pile. After, he lifted the top cards and revealed that it was his phone number.” And finally, behind the bar, what’s your favorite curse word? “The best one, f**k. Sorry, it’s just so versatile.”

Bar Talk With Derek Brown: 8 Questions We Asked Behind The Bar
 
When did you know that you were going to make a career out of drinking?
“If I had known I could drink for a living I might have skipped college, truthfully. Glad I didn’t though because alcohol has a marvelous way of telling the story of humanity. The first bartending job I got led me down a rabbit hole of great cocktails, great spirits and the stories behind them. That was some ten years ago and I haven’t looked back since.”
What kind of training does a mixologist get?
“One of my mentors once said the best way to learn is: “Read a little and drink a lot.” I’ve gladly obliged. Much of it is self learned, but I also have studied with great bartenders along the way such as Dale Degroff as part of the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) program.”
What’s the best bottle you have at home right now?
“The best bottle I have is empty. It was the Nebuchadnezzar of Champagne (that’s a bottle that fits 20 bottles) that was served at my wedding. We kept it as a memento. It needed two people to open and served 100 people.”
What’s the next big trend in mixology you can share with us first?
“Fortified wines, especially vermouth. In the United States we think of vermouth as a old lady drink when it’s a very common aperitif drink in Spain, France, and Italy. It’s one of the most consumed beverages in Europe. Other than that, expect Rye Whiskey to continue to grow as a category of American Whiskey.”
How would you describe the Lost Boys cocktail?
“It’s a drink that’s both primitive with it’s smoky, earthy qualities and still refined in it’s delivery. It’s like having a camp fire in the middle of five-star hotel.”
Three words that describe your sense of style.
“Classic, simple but urbane. Just like cocktails. To me, it’s about clothes that look good in any era.”
What’s the best pick-up line you’ve ever overheard?
“OK, this was amazing. The guy started with a card trick. He made seven piles out of a deck of cards and asked the girl to shuffle each pile. After, he lifted the top cards and revealed that it was his phone number.”
And finally, behind the bar, what’s your favorite curse word?
“The best one, f**k. Sorry, it’s just so versatile.”

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DRINK Like A Man (feat. The Columbia Room’s Derek Brown and his chainsaw) Who knew that making the manliest cocktail would involve a chainsaw? We make a lot of friends here at Lost Boys and Derek Brown (Owner of The Columbia Room) is one of our favorites. Derek and Kelly go way back and this week Kelly’s asking him to share his mixology secrets with you. Grab your notebook and your chainsaw and get ready to to DRINK Like A Man. *** Wanna taste the Lost Boys cocktail? As a special favor to Kelly, Derek and the team at The Columbia Room will be serving up this secret recipe to guys in-the-know ordering off the menu (and the record).

DRINK Like A Man (feat. The Columbia Room’s Derek Brown and his chainsaw)

Who knew that making the manliest cocktail would involve a chainsaw? We make a lot of friends here at Lost Boys and Derek Brown (Owner of The Columbia Room) is one of our favorites. Derek and Kelly go way back and this week Kelly’s asking him to share his mixology secrets with you. Grab your notebook and your chainsaw and get ready to to DRINK Like A Man.

*** Wanna taste the Lost Boys cocktail? As a special favor to Kelly, Derek and the team at The Columbia Room will be serving up this secret recipe to guys in-the-know ordering off the menu (and the record).

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EAT Like A Man (feat. Bryan Voltaggio, Chef/Owner VOLT | Lunchbox) Fashion Meets Foodies. Kelly dishes style while Bryan serves up his secrets to making the manliest sandwich. *** Wanna bite into it? Order the limited edition “Lost Boy Sandwich” underground style. Only served at Lunchbox for one month (from today 3/14). Get cracking and send us a pic of you tearing into one!

EAT Like A Man (feat. Bryan Voltaggio, Chef/Owner VOLT | Lunchbox)

Fashion Meets Foodies. Kelly dishes style while Bryan serves up his secrets to making the manliest sandwich.

*** Wanna bite into it? Order the limited edition “Lost Boy Sandwich” underground style. Only served at Lunchbox for one month (from today 3/14). Get cracking and send us a pic of you tearing into one!

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #12 The Lost Boys

The Cocktail (The Look)

  • 2oz Compass Box Peat Monster Scotch (White Brief’s tank)
  • 1 tsp Lyle’s Golden Corn Syrup (White Brief’s briefs)
  • 1 Dash Fee Brother’s Orange Bitters (Yes, it’s that simple)
  • 1 Dash Fee Brother’s Aztec Chocolate Bitters
  • Orange Peel Garnish

One of these drinks and this outfit, you’re guaranteed a rockin’ holiday!

Cheers,

Kelly

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #11 The Chancellor 

The Cocktail (The Look)

  • 2oz Blended Scotch Whisky (1 dark button down shirt)
  • 1oz Ruby Port (Gray blazer)
  • 1/2oz French Vermouth (Garnish with red velvet bow tie)
  • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #10 The Winter Fizz

The Cocktail (The Look)

  • Stack rocks to the rim of a highball (Start with a red plaid flannel shirt)
  • Crush 1/2 a lemon into a shaker (Cover with a light blue crew neck sweater)
  • Slice 1/2 a pear and smash (Throw on a black wool hoodie)
  • 1.25oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin (Garnish with an effortlessly cool attitude)
  • 0.5oz Simple Syrup
  • Shake, strain, & spritz with soda

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #9 Winter Gin Punch

  • 20 Oranges (1 deep green shirt)
  • 12 Lemons (Shake in gray sweater)
  • 2 quarts Gin (Add a gray wool winter jacket)
  • 4 shots of Grenadine (Garnish with a red velvet bow tie)
  • 6 Dashes of Orange Bitters 
  • Add a Block of Ice 
  • Stir in 2 quarts Chilled Soda Water

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #8 The Tuxedo

The Cocktail (The Look)

  • 2oz Dry Gin (1 crisp white tuxedo shirt)
  • 1oz Dry Sherry (Top with black bow tie)
  • Dash of Orange Bitters (1 black tuxedo jacket & a dash of classically cool)

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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT(S)

Day #7 The Northern Lights

The Cocktail (The Look)

  • 2oz Yukon Jack Canadian Whisky (1 plaid flannel)
  • Dash of Peach Schnapps (Stir in a green tie)
  • Orange Juice (Add a gray cardigan)
  • Cranberry Juice (Finish it off with a bad-ass two-toned peacoat)