The drink that Soviet leader Nikita Kruschev once called "America's lethal weapon" is easily the most written about cocktail in history. The "lethal" aspect of the martini is what most Americans know to be the large...

The name Martini may refer to: Things Martini (vermouth), a brand of vermouth Martini (cocktail), a popular cocktail Martini Racing, motor racing teams sponsored by the Martini vermouth producer Martini (automobile company), Swiss automobile company...

Classic. Dry. Chilled. With a twist. Any of these words would describe the spirited and legendary martini. However, todays martini has a new twist, and its based on the ability of vodka to take on the character of its companions within the glass. Gin...

PATRICIA MACK, Food Editor The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 08-01-1997 METROPOLITAN MARTINIS By PATRICIA MACK, Food Editor Date: 08-01-1997, Friday Section: YOUR TIME Edition: All Editions -- 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, 2 Star, 1 Star The odd thing about drinking...

Al Gore, move over! On Thursday, April 12, the Sundance Channel hosted a party on the second floor of ABC Home in honor of Robert Redford’s earthy new documentary series, The Green. Neither Mr. Redford nor promised rocker-guest Avril Lavigne was in attendance, but several...

The number of criminal suspects going without public defenders in New Orleans is rising despite a judge's threat to start letting people out of jail.Last month, Judge Arthur Hunter ordered 42 defendants freed but delayed implementation of his order until a hearing could held."I'm up...