There are two conflicting reports about how the Harvey Wallbanger got its name. However, in both Harvey is a 1950s California surfer who needed consolation after losing a contest. In one version, the disconsolate Harvey bangs his head against a wall in frustration, but is offered a special drink by a kindly barman to cheer him up. His nickname becomes “Wallbanger” and the drink is named after him. In another, Harvey drinks so much of this special drink, made for him by Donato “Duke” Antone (a mixologist famous for inventing the Rusty Nail, a combination of whisky and Drambuie), in…
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TO DRINK: Buitenverwachting Natural Sweet Muscat de Frontignan 2007, with notes of apricot, orange peel and rose.
Pavlova is an elegant dessert named for the ballerina Anna Pavlova, with the meringue base meant to resemble a tutu. You can top the Pavlova with a variety of things, including caramel, ice cream, bananas, fruit compote and chocolate curls, but this elegant dessert is perfect to showcase fresh and juicy summer fruits