Eric Carfagnini

Sunday Funday

Local Bartenders Mix It Up With Patron XO

Carol Blonder Patron Spirit Girls​ Monday evening, food and beverage staffers from the metro Phoenix area gathered at Revolver Lounge to cheer on competitors in Patron Spirits' Patron XO mixology event. There to participate as a judge, I knew I had to familiarize myself with the flavor of t ... More >>

Behind the Bar: The Moscow Mule at Culinary Dropout

​ In yesterday's Behind the Bar, Eric Carfagnini of Culinary Dropout talked about his favorite drink to make, the Moscow Mule. The retro cocktail from the 1950's has been modernized with the bar's own ginger agave syrup.

Behind the Bar: Eric Carfagnini of Culinary Dropout

​ It's no wonder Eric Carfagnini enjoys bartending at Culinary Dropout. Just shy of three months old, the restaurant/bar prides itself on taking traditional cocktails and serving them up with a twist. With house-made ingredients like ginger agave syrup and a Guinness reduction, manning the ... More >>

March 11 In Blogs: Anti-Joe Arpaio Mural, Conan O'Brien, Gabriele Bertaccini, and Andrew Thomas

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Anti-Joe Arpaio Mural Inspired by New Times Cover Goes from Gallery to Phoenix Wall ... More >>