Smuggler's Cove

http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/
Coming Fall 2009

Martin Cate is the Bee’s Knees. He’s tops, aces, the Man . . . the Best. The Gindicate holds a special place in its heart for this Masterful Mixologist. After all, we were dubbed the Gindicate after inhabiting the center booth for many an afternoon & evening at the Forbidden Island, Alameda. We were lucky to have, what was quite possibly, the last Rum flight and lecture from Martin on his last night at the Forbidden Island. And although we were sad to see him leave our local watering hole, we sure are glad he’s pulled yet another Ace from up his sleeve!

Always a man of mystery, Martin has been hinting that he has something interesting in store for us. We’ve been left to imagine what it could be, I for one thought it would be a book. However, his lovely wife has been playing up her uncertainty and had us all believe things weren’t going well. Wednesday a sudden flurry of tweets brought me to understand that Martin had pulled the ol’ bate and switch. Something was indeed in the works and a website was up ready for us to discover the Smuggler’s Cove!

Smuggler’s Cove SF is Martin’s new venture and promises a unique mix of nautical, historical, modern, Caribbean, and quintessentially San Franciscan flavors. It will showcase his extensive knowledge and love of Rum, as well as serve as an arena where his Mixology can yet again shine. A article about the bar and owner can be found at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/wine/detail?entry_id=41144.

The suspense intensifies as an easter egg on the web sight leads to a puzzle that will lead to more clues . . . like where the bar is located in San Francisco! Masterful! The Gindicate is waiting with bated breath to find the next clue. We can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Cheers!