About
Cocktails, food, and gardening South of the hill in Bernal Heights, San Francisco.
Q: Why is this blog named, “The Underhill Lounge”?
A: I was trying to think of a name for a Chocolate Bitters and it popped into my head. Then I carried it on when I started the blogspot blog. As near as I can sort out my convoluted instinct at naming, it is a joke/pun. I live South of a large hill in San Francisco called, “Bernal Hill”, so kind of “Under the Hill.” Also a reference to the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins’ hobbit hole was in Bag End, Underhill. I’m not a huge fantasy fan these days, but they were important books in my adolescence. Lastly, my father was a Funeral Director, (a.k.a. Undertaker,) so kind of a tribute to him.
Q: Are you making these very Savoy cocktails every night?
A: I am usually making a Savoy cocktail just about every night. However, I have a bit of a backlog of posts for the blog. If you want to be truly up to the minute with my progress through the “Savoy Cocktail Book” check the eGullet topic called, “Stomping Through the Savoy“.
Disclosures and Policies
Any substances reviewed or written up on this blog are purchased on my own dime, unless otherwise noted.
Should you choose to send samples or items for review, they will be taken on their own merit and reviewed honestly and forthrightly.
Contact: ellestad(at)gmail.com
