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29 April, 2014

Vita Frute Cocktails

Vita Frute Cocktails
Comments : 1 Posted in : Beverage, Cocktail Recipes, Other Spirits, Product Reviews, Spirits on by : The Gourmez
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A few years ago, I reviewed a few drinks made with Veev aḉai liqueur at Ruby Tuesday’s back when the brand first launched. I enjoyed those drinks and how clean the spirit tasted. It imparted a crisp and mild berry flavor to the cocktails that I found quite appealing. Fast forward to this last winter,
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14 September, 2012

El Agave (Durham) *CLOSED*

Comments : 4 Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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El Agave 4814 N. Highway 55 Hwys. 54 & 55 Crossroads Durham El Agave is definitely in the Mexican American vein of cooking — think combo meals with the standard rice and beans versus street tacos. They have the appropriate giant margaritas to go with that, and their wait staff was super friendly and welcoming.
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23 January, 2012

Nanotaco

Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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Nanotaco 2512 University Drive Rockwood, Durham Website Meals: $5–$8 Nanotaco has been reviewed by multitudes of other bloggers—I’m always behind the curve in trying out new places. However, this sometimes gives me the chance to weigh in on differences of opinions on a newer spot, and the quality of Nanotaco’s margaritas is one of those
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22 July, 2010

Hot Guava (Dos Perros, Durham)

Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in Durham - NC, Tequila on by : The Gourmez
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Hot Guava Dos Perros, Downtown Durham Restaurant Review $8 The Hot Guava is a margarita made from guava juice, jalapenos, tequila, and lime. The jalapeno was bright and powerful from the first sip, but I think that was the problem—all you could taste was that sweet heat and a little bit of sourness. It cancelled
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19 December, 2009

Margarita @ Torero’s (Durham) — Cocktail Review

Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in Durham - NC on by : The Gourmez
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Margarita Torero’s 15-501 and Garrett Road, Durham Website Torero’s house margarita comes in four sizes: regular, macho, grande, and gigante.  This is a regular size glass: Believe me, the gigante glass was terrifying to behold. Torero’s makes their own margarita mix and on first sip, it was sweet, and I feared too much so. Subsequent
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