Brunch Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Brunch Bunch Bevys – Binge-Worthy Brunch Cocktails

We can’t think of anything better than brunch. Ok, maybe the post-brunch nap, but you can’t have one without the other, so we stand by our statement – brunch is awesome. Probably the most awesome thing man has ever created. (Sticky notes are a close second. Fun Fact: 696,960 Sticky Notes = 1 Acre) Origins of Brunch Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s. Brunch was coined in 1895 by Guy Beringer in a visionary... Read More
E-Happy Hours Cocktails, Drinks for a Virtual Hangout - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

E-Happy Hour – Easy Cocktails for a Virtual Hangout

We’re all going through being stuck at home in our own way., be it knocking out dozens of yard work projects (and then fixing things you messed up in the process), puzzling like a madman, videogaming until dawn, or simply struggling to work from home. No matter how you’re handling it one thing is for certain – being on lockdown doesn’t make Friday any less Friday! With that in mind, we’ve put together some super easy recipes with minimal ingredients that we’ll have you raising... Read More
Tv/Movie & Drink Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sip & Stream Week 6

We’d like to take a moment to raise a glass to you for doing your part to keep everyone safe! 6 weeks of social distancing and/or isolation is no easy feat so, thank you. This week we’ve got a rowdy Philly bar series, a classy (and a bit rowdy) NYC ad agency, and a Star Wars movie! So grab your shaker and a seat, and let’s kick this off! It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia • Hulu “Always Sunny”, as fans call it, follows “The Gang,” the owners of the unsuccessful... Read More
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Sip & Stream Week 5

We hope week 5 in our Sip & Stream series finds you well! This week we’re bringing back some old favorites and a new classic that’s sure to pass plenty of time. Downton Abbey • Amazon Prime A six-season period drama that focuses on the lives of the Crawleys, the aristocratic family who lives in Downton Abbey. The series takes as its starting point actual historical events, including the sinking of the Titanic, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, then filters them throug... Read More
Tv/Movie & Drink Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sip & Stream – Week 4

We’ve got some real cinematic treats in week 4 of our Sip & Stream series! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Amazon Prime It’s the late 1950s and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she has ever wanted — the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant apartment on New York’s Upper West Side. Her seemingly idyllic life takes a surprising turn when she discovers she’s been suppressing a hidden talent — stand-up comedy. Pair it with: Cocktails from the... Read More