07/29/08: Studio Archer - Havana Day Dreaming
Havana is one of those spots that is certainly stuck in time. While it takes quite a bit of paperwork to get there, I always feel that it is worth the trouble. I particularly enjoy seeing the classic cars on the streets. While I was taking my ‘Taxista’ from the airport, I snapped a picture of looked exactly like the old family ’58 Plymouth Savoy!
Unfortunately the rest of Cuba is also stuck in the pre-embargo era, making it tough to connect to the cloud via my laptop or shiny new iphone. I’m down here for some relaxation and to visit my dear friend and photographer Carlos Garaicoa.
Carlos is helping me work on some photography inspired by the upcoming Studio Archer art exhibition. While I might not be able to get something back in time for the show, Carlos is a great coach. For those who don’t know Carlos, he is a tremendous phtographer in Cuba who has been featured in the Guggenheim.
Studio Archer will be this Friday August 1st. We will be featuring artwork from employees and close friends. The offices will be a major part of the Lower Market (LOMA) Design District’s summer art loop. When I do get internet access, I’ve been able to see some great work being produced for the night. The team continues to impress me with their abilities and creativity.
One afternoon on a photo shoot in Havana, Carlos pointed to a bar called ‘El Floridita’ where Hemingway discovered the Daiquiri. Of course, having my summer drink quest, I put down the camera and ushered Carlos in to explore.
Apparently, Hemingway was such a regular that they modified their normal Daiquiri for his tastes, creating what the regulars know as a ‘Hemingway Daiquiri’, which has no sugar in it. I got the bartender to write down the recipe, which Carlos translated.
Hemingway Daiquiri
2 ounces Bacardi
1 Teaspoonful Grape Fruit Juice
1 Teaspoonful Marraschino
The juice of 1/2 lemon (sic)
Frappe ice
Shake well and serve frappe.
Carlos and I had one (to start) and a couple of ‘Fritas’ which are a Cuban version of a traditional Hamburger. Both the drink and the sandwich were awesome. Needless to say, we continued sampling the menu and put our afternoon photo shoot on siesta.
I hope to see everyone at Studio Archer this Friday to celebrate the creativity of the team and enjoy some food, fun and friends!
Unfortunately the rest of Cuba is also stuck in the pre-embargo era, making it tough to connect to the cloud via my laptop or shiny new iphone. I’m down here for some relaxation and to visit my dear friend and photographer Carlos Garaicoa.
Carlos is helping me work on some photography inspired by the upcoming Studio Archer art exhibition. While I might not be able to get something back in time for the show, Carlos is a great coach. For those who don’t know Carlos, he is a tremendous phtographer in Cuba who has been featured in the Guggenheim.
Studio Archer will be this Friday August 1st. We will be featuring artwork from employees and close friends. The offices will be a major part of the Lower Market (LOMA) Design District’s summer art loop. When I do get internet access, I’ve been able to see some great work being produced for the night. The team continues to impress me with their abilities and creativity.
One afternoon on a photo shoot in Havana, Carlos pointed to a bar called ‘El Floridita’ where Hemingway discovered the Daiquiri. Of course, having my summer drink quest, I put down the camera and ushered Carlos in to explore.
Apparently, Hemingway was such a regular that they modified their normal Daiquiri for his tastes, creating what the regulars know as a ‘Hemingway Daiquiri’, which has no sugar in it. I got the bartender to write down the recipe, which Carlos translated.
Hemingway Daiquiri
2 ounces Bacardi
1 Teaspoonful Grape Fruit Juice
1 Teaspoonful Marraschino
The juice of 1/2 lemon (sic)
Frappe ice
Shake well and serve frappe.
Carlos and I had one (to start) and a couple of ‘Fritas’ which are a Cuban version of a traditional Hamburger. Both the drink and the sandwich were awesome. Needless to say, we continued sampling the menu and put our afternoon photo shoot on siesta.
I hope to see everyone at Studio Archer this Friday to celebrate the creativity of the team and enjoy some food, fun and friends!
While many consider Memorial day as the start of summer, I like to consider July 4th weekend as the start for me. The 4th is my birthday (thanks to all of those who wished me well on my facebook page!) and I always try to extend the festivities until labor day.
This year I decided to add some intrigue to my travels and try to find the perfect summer drink everywhere I go. I’ll try to get the recipe and some back story on them for you unless I get overserved and forget! I make it a point to keep my driver on call or stay within walking distance of my hotel.
I stumbled into my first drink, the Southside, while in Baltimore to speak to a room full of area executives on how to embrace the social conversations happening about their brands online. During my speech, I mentioned that I was on the quest for a perfect summer drink. Afterwards, a few executives invited me to join them for dinner.
Over dinner, we spent a lot of time exploring one tool I featured named Summize. Summize peers into Twitter conversations. For those not familiar with Twitter, check out my post of it last year. It was comical to watch the reactions of executives as they read all the twitter comments people have posted about their brands, their companies, and for some, themselves. Summize should be a key tool for any marketer looking to measure brand power.
While we huddled over the screens, entering terms on the patio of the M&S Grill on Pratt, the waitress brought us all a lemon drink known as the Southside. One of the executives called this his favorite summer drink growing up. I’d have to agree. I pulled the recipe and verified with the bartender before ordering another one for everyone.
We spent the evening enjoying our Southsides with our dinner. I know I will have many contenders, but my first leg of the summer drink quest is off to great start!
Have a drink you want me to try? Post it here!
This year I decided to add some intrigue to my travels and try to find the perfect summer drink everywhere I go. I’ll try to get the recipe and some back story on them for you unless I get overserved and forget! I make it a point to keep my driver on call or stay within walking distance of my hotel.
I stumbled into my first drink, the Southside, while in Baltimore to speak to a room full of area executives on how to embrace the social conversations happening about their brands online. During my speech, I mentioned that I was on the quest for a perfect summer drink. Afterwards, a few executives invited me to join them for dinner.
We spent the evening enjoying our Southsides with our dinner. I know I will have many contenders, but my first leg of the summer drink quest is off to great start!
Have a drink you want me to try? Post it here!
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