Hello there, it's the BF [bracket-happy Editor], hijacking this entry. Thought we'd kick back into gear with something a little different, a cocktail to lead us into one of Chef Jacquie's favorite nights of the year: Oscar night.
For those unaware, Jacquie and I complement each other beautifully in the creative spaces. I worked for musician/music-industry-oriented magazines for roughly a quarter century, am the product of two San Francisco-based jazz pianists, and like to think I opened up her ears a little bit. She, in turn, helped me appreciate movies on an entirely different level. Still remember walking up the aisle after Pulp Fiction, feeling like I'd ridden a roller coaster with her all day. Since we met, I've been a more discerning movie fan. And Oscar night? It's her Super Bowl. For over a decade Chef Jacquie had weekend clients who unfortunately kept her busy on those Sunday nights, but now we settle in with appropriate libations and make our picks (ours are below), while trying to prepare ourselves beforehand by seeing as many of the nominees as we can. This year we were both excited to have so many good pictures to review. For this Oscar ceremony, we're going a couple decades back to a date we had at Spago in Palo Alto, CA, where she ordered the restaurant's eponymous martini, and after started making her own version of it whenever she could. It's Jolly Rancher good. So we hope you enjoy this year's Oscars, and here are our picks for some of the major categories. Let us know yours in the comments! Director Chef Jacquie: Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood The BF: Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood Costume Design CJ: Jacqueline Durran, Little Women BF: Mayes C. Rubeo, Jojo Rabbit Cinematography CJ: Roger Deakins, 1917 BF: Roger Deakins, 1917 Actress In A Supporting Role CJ: Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell BF: Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell Actor In A Supporting Role CJ: Brad Pitt, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood BF: Joe Pesci, The Irishman Actress In A Leading Role CJ: Renée Zellweger, Judy BF: Renée Zellweger, Judy Actor In A Leading Role CJ: Joaquin Phoenix, Joker BF: Joaquin Phoenix, Joker Best Picture CJ: Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood [but pretty sure 1917 will win] BF: Joker
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Stolen from: Spago's Restaurant [Ed. note: Not literally.]
Number of servings: 2-3 martinis Ingredients Cocktail
Directions Cinnamon Sugar Rim
Good to the last drop.
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