Lately I’ve enjoyed the Black Manhattan in which Averna Amaro replaces sweet vermouth. As luck would have it, this bartender added three Luxardo cherries…a generous bounty.

Lately I’ve enjoyed the Black Manhattan in which Averna Amaro replaces sweet vermouth. As luck would have it, this bartender added three Luxardo cherries…a generous bounty.

I grew up in western New York, a seven hour drive from New York City, and visited my grandparents in Queens twice a year. Manhattan became an obsession from as early as I can remember, and even after having lived in Manhattan for many years (I no longer do) I still remain mesmerized by it on a deep level.
On a recent flight home I took the following photo, which after seeing it later seemed to reflect the mystery and beauty of the city.
