The city of Savannah created Franklin Ward in 1791, naming it for Benjamin Franklin, on land that was part of the city’s West Common. It was here in 1820, that one of Savannah’s most infamous fires began in a livery stable near Franklin Square. The fire destroyed around 500 buildings and is considered the worst … Continue reading "Savannah’s Haunted Historic District – Franklin Ward"| Southern Spirit Guide
Situated between Yamacraw Bluff and the Savannah River is this narrow ward that is now an entertainment or tourist district. It was here in 1733, that the first settlers stepped off the Anne under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe, to create a new colony with Savannah as its capitol. Over time, enslaved Africans were unloaded here providing labor for the nascent city and as warehouses were constructed, this area became a place where they lived, worked, and died, leaving their ...| Southern Spirit Guide
Mexico City has “rediscovered” pulque and pulque bars, despite the fact that they have been part of the capital´s culture for hundreds of years. Forget stodgy, neglected places where regulars warily eye outsiders, pulquerías today offer a wide variety of welcoming atmospheres that attract younger crowds to again enjoy the old “drink of the gods.”… The post Where, why, and how to drink the best pulque in Mexico City appeared first on Mezcalistas.| Mezcalistas
Russel's Tavern is Seattle's most unlikely mezcal bar. Here's how this nieghborhood joint ended up on the "must visit" list for aficionados.| Mezcalistas