| Testimonials and Quotes from
Tales: Tales of the Cocktail Guests |
“The Coolest Thing to do in a hot New Orleans summer.”
David Duggan -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
"Wine-snobs beware! The cocktail is back!"
Carolyn B. Hennesy -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“I get thirsty thinking about it.”
George Grazioso -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“This was the most fun I have had in the Quarter in July ever.”
Patricia Gibbons -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“Katrina may have shaken and stirred us, but the bar “New Orleans” is still open.”
Daniel Bowlby -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“Drank, Drank in the city that almost sank.”
Julie Gatti -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“We’re grateful for all your efforts that have made Tales of the Cocktail a truly great event in a city that knows a thing or two about great events, and most certainly how to pawty, dawlin’. May we never cease to love Tales of the Cocktail. Keep up your great work!”
Geoff Baldwin -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“My husband and I enjoyed Tales of the Cocktail this year. It was our first year and we have told everyone we know how wonderful our experience was. Thank you so much for all the work you do to bring this wonderful celebration together.”
Liz Stafford -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
"Tales of the Cocktail" affords participants, whether lucky enough to live here or not, an in-depth look at and taste of our magnificent food and drinks."
Patricia Livingston -
Tales of the Cocktail Guest |
“If one wants to be entertained while learning about the cocktail and its history, one must listen to Anistatia and Jared as they take you on a journey around the world with exciting and useful cocktail trivia.”
Patricia and Rickey Esnard -
Tales of the Cocktail Guests |
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| Testimonials and Quotes from
Tales: Cocktail Authors, Mixologists and Restaurants |
“Tales is a Mecca for cocktail makers and drinkers. If you are neither, you will be after attending. It’s good cheer and great fun are that infectious.”
Jeff Berry -
Author The Beachum Berry Recipe Book Series |
“The single best cocktail event we have ever attended, a must for professionals and enthusiasts alike.”
Andrew Dorenburg and Karen Page -
Authors Becoming a Chef Series and website |
“Oh, Lord! Tales of the Cocktail is an amazing cultural and culinary festival--and about drinks! In New Orleans! What more could you ask for?"
David Wondrich -
Contributing Editor and Drinks Correspondent Esquire Magazine
Author of Esquire Drinks and Killer Cocktails |
“Tales of the Cocktail has grown in four short years to become a unique New Orleans celebration of the American Cocktail and it is here to stay!”
Dale DeGroff -
King Cocktail and Author The Craft of the Cocktail |
"Each year the content quality and breadth of 'Tales of the Cocktail' surpasses the last."
Robert Hess -
drinkboy.com |
“The 2006 Tales of the Cocktail was fantastic. It is a great event that elevates the classic cocktail and brings the beverage community together for an important cause.”
Bridget Albert -
Mixologist Southern Wine |
"Tales of the Cocktail continues to be a wonderful gathering of fertile minds. As a manufacturer, the event has proven to be invaluable. New ideas come home with me every time."
Joe Fee -
Fee Brothers |
“If I came away from my second Tales of the Cocktail with one overriding
thought, it was how it is snowballing; how important it is becoming both for
the cocktail world and for New Orleans as well. It just keeps getting better, and the sold-out crowds agree. The multiple seminars, the food and cocktail pairings, and the aggregate expertise set forth in that one week are just mind boggling. I never want to miss it, and I hope I never will.”
Ted Haigh aka Dr. Cocktail -
Author Vintage Cocktails and Forgotten Spirits |
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| Testimonials and Quotes from Tales of the Cocktail Media |
“I had just a marvelous times at Tales of the Cocktail. Your staff was so cheerful and helpful and the location was so beautiful—both the people and place set the stage for a great event. I found every speaker to be compelling, and my copious notes (which got slightly less coherent as the tippling went on) attest to how much I learned over the four days! As an outsider, Tales of the Cocktail was a wonderful way to come back to New Orleans. Though I know how much work needs to be done and how much support is still needed, I found it uplifting to see so many places and people who are back to work and bringing the city back to life.”
Gretchen VanEsselstyn -
Editor-in-Chief, Chile Pepper Magazine |
“To wrap up Tales of the Cocktail, I’ve got to encourage everyone to set aside some time next summer and put together a little cash to make sure you don’t let this event get away. The price for everything was remarkably reasonable, and the benefits of being around a swarm of other spirits-heads and cocktail geeks are indescribable. I’m already planning my strategy for next year, and you should be too. Head over to Tales of the Cocktail’s website, bookmark it, and keep coming around until you see info for 2007. I hope to see everyone there.”
Paul Clarke - Contributing writer Cocktailchronicles.com and Imbibe Magazine |
“Drinkers converged on the cocktail’s birthplace to celebrate life in a city that invented how to have a good time in the Americas. Tales of the Cocktail is the real thing.”
Joel Finsel - Writer Focus on the Coast Magazine, Currents and The Star News |
“One of the best ways to discover the true charm of New Orleans-dining at the best restaurants being introduced to your new drink of choice and meeting award winning mixologists and cocktail connoisseurs.”
Jessica James - Writer Focus on the Coast Magazine and The Star News |
“The cocktail is not just behind the bar or an evening out, it is for every day and everyone-Tales of the Cocktail demystifies the cocktail and explains the nuances behind spirits; it is three days of education, knowledge exchange and fun!”
Edward F. Nesta - Publisher, Luxury Experience Magazine |
‘Having attended Tales of the Cocktail for the past 3 years, I can highly recommend this 3 day venue that combines the gastronomy of New Orleans, the history of the cocktail, and a host of international celebrity chef’s and cocktail authors, into a dynamic package of learning, tasting, mixing, and mingling at the ultimate party.”
Debra C. Argen - Editor in Chief, Luxury Experience Magazine |
“Tales of the Cocktail is the biggest and best yearly event ever created about the history and culture that is unique to New Orleans. Tales of the Cocktail is not just about cocktails-it is about the cuisine, the history and the architecture that make New Orleans the most important cultural city in America. Once you have experienced “Tales” you will never look at America the same way again.”
Patrick Buchanan - Great Cities Media |
“As an industry professional, Tales of the Cocktail was a learning experience from start to finish. As a long time fan of New Orleans and a well built cocktail, it was a weekend I will never forget. I can’t wait for next year.”
Jennifer Adams - Associate Editor, Nightclub and Bar Magazine |
“What a pleasure to learn about the history and craft of the cocktail from top mixologists, to drink their drinks, and to develop a new appreciation of what’s in your glass – all in one of the greatest eating and drinking cities in the world.”
JJ Goode - Writer, Epicurious.com |
“Viva Tales of the Cocktail. I found the Sip of the City to be extremely stimulating, deliciously intoxicating and a great way to spend five-divine days sharing the culture, the history and the spirits of the cocktail with other enthusiastic consumers as we rebuild the city of New Orleans. It was the perfect distraction after almost a year of dealing with insurance adjusters, SBA loans and overpriced contractors.”
Margarita Bergen - Bayou Buzz |
“Just wanted to drop you a line and congratulate you on Tales of the Cocktail. I was so sad that I couldn’t make it down, but I heard nothing but good reports.”
Mitch Frank -
Associate Editor, Wine Spectator |
“Tales of the Cocktail was a blast and I was able to get tons of great information for next year’s coverage. All of the speakers were fantastic and the Monteleone was a dream.”
Roy “Buddy” Kite -
Assistant Editor, Country Living |
"A great reason to travel to New Orleans, and a convivial setting in which to meet some of the most interesting people in the city."
Karen Martin -
HomeStyle Editor, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |
