Friday, February 27, 2009

Micksology


Micksology
Originally uploaded by mrtoastey

Amazing concoction from vincinzo at cola d'oro in Santa monica. Gin,
peycheux bitters, galleano, and cynar (which is some Italian bitter
that I don't really understand)

Mick Jeffries mick@mickjeffries.com

Case study #8


Case study #8
Originally uploaded by mrtoastey

Hi friends and family: I've slightly unexpectedly found myself on a pilgrimage to the home and studio of my unparalleled heroes Charles & Ray Eames. It is quiet and beautiful here in Pacific Palisades, CA.

And I would have to add: deeply moving.

There's nothing -- really, nothing -- that compares to their body of work or how they seem to me
to represent the very best spirit of America, the power of good design, and the allure of creative partnership. Right now I'm the only guest here (by appointment), so for a little while longer, I get to share the place with Charles and Ray.

Wilshire blvd near weinsteins etc


Wilshire blvd near weinsteins etc
Originally uploaded by mrtoastey

Mick Jeffries mick@mickjeffries.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

LUPEC!


Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails - Boston

These ladies can dismantle the patriarchy all they want.

I'll be at the bar sipping their fantastic cocktails. I had a great experience recently in Boston in the care of LUPEC's Misty (here's an interview from the wonderful drinkboston blog), one of the amazing 'keeps behind the swizzle at DRINK.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Mick's Cocktail Blog Searchologist!

I finally got around to building a Cocktail Blog Search in Google Gadgets. It's ultra-helpful for me because it references only the expert mixologists that I want it to, and not the entireity of mixed-drink stupidity that exists on the Web.

You can search for ingredients or drinks by name or whatever; Feel free to use it yourself for amazing cocktail search results!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Um hilarious


Um hilarious
Originally uploaded by mrtoastey

I don't know the story ok this but funny funny on the inside!

Mick Jeffries mick@mickjeffries.com

Friday, February 06, 2009

Gutenberg Bible


Gutenberg Bible
Originally uploaded by mrtoastey

Nerdin out at Harvard's Widener library. In the doorway behind me: a
priceless 13th century treasure of mechanical printing sits in state
and generally unnoticed.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Mighty Putty Dub!

Your internet time-waster of the day?-- dubbed info-mercials. Pretty. Funny.