In anticipation of tomorrow's ticketed Smugglers Cove SF Soft Opening, we'd like to wet your appetite a little. Here's what you'll find inside:
Heaven.
The Gindicate was allowed entry to the special super-secret Soft Opening on Wednesday Dec. 2nd! The evening was in celebration of how far Martin Cate's dream has come and in appreciation of those who've made his dream a reality. We were truly honored to be allowed to take part in this event.
We are honoring Martin's request that we not post pictures, now. Come back later and you'll catch a glimpse of the amazing interiors, provided by the brilliant Notch. Here are some of the features you'll find inside:
* low profile exterior (excepting only the port and starboard lights)
* wall to wall high class nautical themed decor
* an 8ft anchor & antique cannon
* an amazing block and tackle system suspending items from the ceiling
* 2 well stocked bars with brilliant tenders (& bar-backs)
* the coolest water jet glass cleaners ever
* 3 different levels each with it's own ambience
* tasty cocktails and a 12 page menu of amazing options (not just rum or tiki)
* delicious house wine (Smug Jug) and beer (Smugglers Brew)
Last night we had an abbreviated cocktail list of 5 unique and classic cocktails. The drinks were exemplary; the bartender's skills are obvious. I am certain that Masterful Mixologist that he is, Martin took the flavor pallets of his guests into mind when he chose the following drinks:
* Cora Middleton Cocktail
* Hotel Nacional Special
* Three Dots and a Dash
* Wray & Nephew and Ting
* The Chadburn
There was a cocktail that suited each person to a tee. Obvious favorites were immediately established but with a list of over 80 cocktails there will be plenty of favorites for all! We also had a chance to try the Smugglers Jug and Smugglers Brew! The wine is delightful, full bodied and had hints of stone fruit. The beer was deceptively dark with an oatmeal fullness to it without any of the bite or sting of dark beers. Smuggler's Cove is so well stocked with specialy crafted custom products that I wouldn't be surprised to see them show up in a store.
Of course there is much, much more! We just don't want to ruin the surprise! Be on the look out as well for the website, which is inspired and innovative. The Gindicate looks forward to rating, ranking, and collecting data on our favorite Smug Co. cocktails! We had a fantastic time and truly appreciate the hospitality and warmth of the staff. We look forward to becoming regulars in what will be a true San Francisco treat!
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Smuggler’s Cove SF Clues part 1
We were very impressed with the marketing and online puzzle play of Smuggler’s Cove SF. It brought about a lot of online buzz and fast ‘n furious tweets for an opening that was still several months off. Luckily we all live in the SF Bay Area and could make a quick dash into the City to find the answers to the Smuggler’s Cove puzzles. Below is our version of how we got through all the puzzles, to the Endgame and ultimately the WIN!
So it begins:
First Clue: Sadly we did not save the image of the first clue. It was relatively easy in that the title page’s logo was a link to a paragraph (which we can’t remember the topic). At the end of said paragraph was another logo link to a page of smeared out words and a red box halfway down and a little to the right.
Answer: Legendary.
Logic: We assumed that the previous page’s paragraph was the smeared mess we were currently looking at. It appeared to have the right length and spacing to be the short essay we had just read. Flipping back to the previous screen it was easy to find the right word. Typing it into the box brought you to another page telling you to come back at a later time for another clue.
Second Clue: After retyping Legendary in the first clue location (on the appointed day) you are brought to a scrambled image with a series of blue dashes drawn on it. There is a box to put in the correct answer at the bottom of the page.
Answer: Handmade
Logic: Print out the image and cut out the scrambled pieces. Past them together again in a logical fashion and you will notice it is a photograph of a bunch of post cards, pictures, and hand written notes. The blue dashes appeared to line up and when drawing lines through them a short paragraph at the bottom of one to the post cards has a box drawn around one word. That is the correct answer. Unlocking that brings you to your next set of directions and we will post the next part later.
So it begins:
First Clue: Sadly we did not save the image of the first clue. It was relatively easy in that the title page’s logo was a link to a paragraph (which we can’t remember the topic). At the end of said paragraph was another logo link to a page of smeared out words and a red box halfway down and a little to the right.
Answer: Legendary.
Logic: We assumed that the previous page’s paragraph was the smeared mess we were currently looking at. It appeared to have the right length and spacing to be the short essay we had just read. Flipping back to the previous screen it was easy to find the right word. Typing it into the box brought you to another page telling you to come back at a later time for another clue.
Second Clue: After retyping Legendary in the first clue location (on the appointed day) you are brought to a scrambled image with a series of blue dashes drawn on it. There is a box to put in the correct answer at the bottom of the page.
Answer: Handmade
Logic: Print out the image and cut out the scrambled pieces. Past them together again in a logical fashion and you will notice it is a photograph of a bunch of post cards, pictures, and hand written notes. The blue dashes appeared to line up and when drawing lines through them a short paragraph at the bottom of one to the post cards has a box drawn around one word. That is the correct answer. Unlocking that brings you to your next set of directions and we will post the next part later.
Friday, June 5, 2009
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!
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!
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