There are cocktail events, and then there is Flamingle. On June 18, 2026, guests gathered at the historic McNinch House Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 4th Annual Flamingle…a one-of-a-kind experience that combined handcrafted drinks, local spirits, culinary excellence, and plenty of flamingo-inspired fun. This year's event embraced a new theme: showcasing the incredible distilleries and spirits being produced right here in North Carolina. Featuring a sele

Recently, while traveling from Palm Springs to San Diego, we decided to take the scenic route through Temecula and spend the day exploring a couple of wineries. It turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip! To kick off the morning, we stopped at Lindo’s Diner in Banning for breakfast. We had a fantastic meal, and I highly recommend the West Coast Omelet with bacon, avocado, tomato, and cheddar cheese. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the staff

While recently traveling to New York City, I made it a mission to explore a mix of tried-and-true favorites and new happy hour spots. The lineup included some repeat visits and a few first-timers...some good, a couple great, and all worth sharing. I’ll also sprinkle in a few standout dining experiences from the trip. 🍸Happy Hour #1: Paris Bar This was easily one of the highlights. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality stood out...friendly staff, comfortable seating,

Over the July 4th holiday weekend, we traded fireworks for fine wine and set off on another short wine getaway, this time starting in...

The 3rd Annual Flamingle at The McNinch House was the biggest one yet, with over 70 people showing up to celebrate the life and legacy...

We had the wonderful privilege of visiting Minerva Winery in Bath, England in May of 2024. So, this post is a bit overdue, but I...

If you find yourself visiting Grand Cayman, a stop at Cayman Spirits Co. is a must! Having visited this fantastic distillery three times...

Sir Shaker recently had the privilege of designing three unique cocktail recipes for the esteemed McNinch House Restaurant in Charlotte,...

Over labor day weekend 2023, we decided to do a little wine weekend through northern Georgia. We left from Anderson, SC and traveled to...