The Tokyo Traveler

In Tokyo, many bars and restaurants offer a service known as bottle keep to their regular customers. As the name implies, if you order a bottle of liquor and are unable to finish it, the restaurant or bar will label it with the Kanji or Katakana (if you are a foreigner) characters for your name and “keep” it for you until you return. It’s a great way for businesses to ensure a return visit from you as they have your alcohol!
To give you an idea of why this type of service is popular, consider that a typical …read more

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In honor of World Cocktail Week (May 8-13), Jon, The DC Traveler, has challenged the Travel & Culture Channel here at b5 media to come up with a humorous/satirical cocktail that stereotypes their city.  But first, let me give you an idea for a twist on the traditional Margarita.  Why not try a Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) Margarita?  How to mix cocktails.com has recipes for almost every cocktail imaginable and was my source for the following recipe:
Sake Margarita
Salt1.0 fl. oz. of Sake1.0 fl. oz. of Orange Curacao1.0 fl. oz. of Lime JuiceIce
Mixing Procedure: Frost the rim of a martini …read more

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