Fort Worth Weekly
By Cody Neathery
Photo by Cody Neathery, artwork by Jay Wilkinson
Along a quiet stretch of road among a mixture of commercial structures and a middle-class neighborhood near the Naval air station is where youâll find a unique drinking establishment that would be more fitting in someplace hip and trendy like Austin.
However, this is where married co-owners Casey and Kelsy Smith decided to plant their newest venture, McFlyâs Pub, a
Back to the Future-themed bar that collectively gathers from all things eclectic and eccentric, location be damned. And as Emmett âDocâ Brown proclaimed to Marty McFly after traveling into the future, âRoads? Where weâre going, we donât need roads.â
3 oz milk
Cinnamon cold foam
Preparation
Toasted Pecans: In a bowl, add pecans, butter and sea salt. Mix together to coat evenly. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread pecans to a single layer. Bake at 350F for 7-10 minutes, until toasted.
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup: Combine water and brown sugar into a saucepan and boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
Spiced-Pecan Whisky: Place toasted pecans and vanilla bean in a jar with a lid. Pour Buchanan’s Whisky over pecans. Place on lid and swirl gently to mix. Close with lid and swirly gently to combine. At room temperature, allow Buchanan’s to infuse for at least two days.
Anniversary 17 Year Old
Royal Lochnagar is a tiny distillery, and most of its output is used as components in blended scotch whiskies, such as Johnny Walker Black and Blue labels. But, to celebrate its 175
th anniversary it has released this rare, and highly collectable, mid-aged single malt. The original distillery, founded in 1826, was burnt down in suspicious circumstances fifteen years later.
It reopened on its current site in 1845. The new location, close to the Balmoral Estate lead to a visit from Queen Victoria in 1848, and a royal warrant soon followed. Aged in a combination European oak sherry casks, and bottled at cask strength, the 17-year-old is an exceptional highland single malt, which melds local flavours of bracken and bramble with surprising tropical notes of melon and mango.
Introducing Rakewell, Apollo’s wandering eye on the art world. Look out for regular posts taking a rakish perspective on art and museum stories.
Rakewell would be fibbing if he didn’t admit that malt whisky has been helping him through this darkest of winters. So he was pleased to discover, at the end of November, that the Dalmore Highland Single Malt had announced a four-year partnership with V&A Dundee, through which the two will ‘cultivate a global platform for contemporary master creatives and their protégés’. Your correspondent has long felt that museums don’t have enough scotch in them.
Check Out These Holiday-To-Go Boxes from Las Flores, Rambla, BCN by Las Flores and Tomatito Bistronomia offers Spanish-themed Holiday boxes!
If you’re planning a Spanish-themed Christmas Noche Buena at home, Bistronomia restaurants have Holiday-To-Go Boxes that are meant to please and add a festive air in your celebration.
The Charcuterie Box (P1,695) consists of starters that will set the mood at the dining table. Unravel a large board consisting of cured meats, cold cuts, cheeses and more:
Jamon Iberico, Salchichon, Iberico Chorizo, Brie, Murcia al Vino, Manchego, Coca Bread, Crostini, Bread Sticks,
Grapes and Walnuts.
Favoritos Box (P1,995). It has all your favorite bite-sized Spanish delights: