Jesse Simon

Jesse Simon is a writer, cartographer and opera critic. He lives in Berlin, Germany.

Specialty Glassware As the New Garnish

Until recently, drinkware has been a largely predictable affair. But amidst the cocktail renaissance, bars are using drinking vessels—be it a vintage coupe, a light bulb or a bespoke tiki…

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photo: Greg Powers

Places

Berlin Dry Gin Emerges from the Shadow of London

London dry has long been the headliner of the gin category, but a recent crop of German gins has emerged from the shadow of the Empire.

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photo: Adam Roe

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The Secret World of Cocktail Rituals

Jesse Simon explores why the unseen ingredients and rituals involved in the making of drinks are often the most important factors in our enjoyment of them.

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photo: Ed Anderson