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Actress Greta Nissen was a Norwegian starlet who rose to stardom during the silent-movie era in Hollywood. In what has become a very typical story, fortune turned against her when Hollywood switched to the talkies, and her thick Norwegian accent becomes a liability. She was originally cast as the leading lady in Howard Hughes's Hells Angels (1930) but lost the part due to her thick Norwegian accent. thus giving the18-year-old Jean Harlow her big break when Hughes gave her the part. This classic photograph of Nissen by photographer Carl Devoy gets the Global Martini "Chill" Approval. Cheers to old Hollywood glamour!
Global Martini is a dapper gentleman's pictorial blog about experiencing the world with a martini in hand. To become a member of the Club, "like" our Facebook page, include us in your circle on Google+, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. And if you would like to share photographs of your favorite martinis, lounges and bars, email them to us here, and we will share them with our Club members. Cheers!
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The Standard Hotel is located in NYC's fashionable Meatpacking District - home to glamorous shops, cafes, clubs, and art galleries. The Standard towers over The High Line - NYC's much-acclaimed public park built on an elevated rail line on Manhattan's West Side. The Standard and The High Line both get Global Martini's "Chill" Approval.
Global Martini is a dapper gentleman's pictorial blog about experiencing the world with a martini in hand. To become a member of the Club, "like" our Facebook page, include us in your circle on Google+, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. And if you would like to share photographs of your favorite martinis, lounges and bars, email them to us here, and we will share them with our Club members. Cheers! Stolichnaya Vodka has made a substantial donation to support LGBT rights in Russia. In this article from sosogay.uk.co, we learn that the Luxembourg-based company has made a $150,000 donation to the Russia Freedom Fund, a US-based organization, which aims to combat discrimination and violence in Russia based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Stolichnaya, which has been affected by a boycott of Russian goods from the West, splits its vodka production between Latvia and Russia. Global Martini gives Stoli our "Chill" approval for its support of LGBT rights.
And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page, or include us in your circle on Google+, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. Global Martini is a dapper gentleman's pictorial blog of experiencing the world with a martini in hand. Cheers. A perfect combination for Valentine's Day - Tiffany and Co and a dry, Grey Goose martini, straight up with olives. This sublime martini was enjoyed at Aretsky's Patroon in NYC. Don't forget to share your martini pics here at Global Martini and become a part of The Club. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page or include us in your circle on Google+ or follow us on Twitter so that you can join us on our photographic adventures. Global Martini is a pictorial blog of a dapper gentleman's journey through life with a martini in hand. Got the blizzard blues? Warm up with a Martini Memory! This dry vodka martini, straight up with olives, was enjoyed on Upper Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks. Don't you feel better already? If you ever find yourself in this sublime locale, you must enjoy a martini at the Lake Placid Lodge - which has the Global Martini "Chill" Approval. The downstairs bar and lounge is unique and inviting, and the staff is wonderfully attentive. And the bartenders mean serious business! If you have a favorite Martini Memory, share it with us here at [email protected]. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page or include us in your circle on Google+ so that you can follow our pictorial journey around the world with a martini in hand. Cheers! Hey Romeo, did you forget to plan a special candlelight dinner for the love of your life? Don't sweat it! You still have time to plan a romantic rendezvous. And how about you Juliet? It's not too late to give him that extra hint and let him know what must-have item you're in love with this year. Pictured left on him is this year's hottest watch from Shinola. The Detroit-based company is making one of the biggest comeback stories in years and the watch is taking the fashion world by storm. Shinola has been given the Global Martini "Chill" Approval. Those visiting NYC must visit its flagship store in Tribeca. Besides watches, leather goods and bicycles, the shop has the hippest cafe in lower Manhattan. On the lady are bracelets from Cartier. But if that's too rich for your pockets - don't despair - there are plenty of alternatives out there. I'm sure a simple "I love you" will do! See, I saved you money already! The martini is a dry, Grey Goose martini, straight up with olives. Don't forget to "like" our Facebook page or include us in your circle on Google+ so that you can follow our pictorial journey around the world with a martini in hand. Cheers! Who could blame Ms. Pam Lange from New Jersey, USA - our newest Club member - from fleeing #polarvortex for the sultrier climes of the Gold Coast of Florida. We at Global Martini say "Cheers!" to Ms. Lange and thank her for thinking of us when she enjoyed her martini at Donald Trump's prestigious Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Her drink of choice is a shaken, dry Absolut martini with a twist of lemon. What is your favorite martini memory? Please share it with us here at [email protected] and become a member of The Club. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page or include us in your circle on Google+ so that you can follow our pictorial journey around the world with a martini in hand. Stay warm and safe! Cheers! Global Martini would like to say "Cheers!" to the Olympic athletes who have trained hard and dreamed big. We wish them all the best in Sochi. (However, Global Martini will not extend its "Chill" approval to President Putin and his homophobic laws. ) This dry vodka martini, straight-up with olives, was enjoyed at Orizontes Restaurant, located atop Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens, Greece. The lit stadium in the background is the Olympic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896. May the Olympic spirit endure for generations to come! Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay on top of all things Global Martini - pics, recipes, news, vodka reviews, and the latest bars, lounges, resorts, hotels, shops and products that get our "Chill" approval. Cheers! The Temptress Martini is our first martini recipe shared by The Club Member Elizabeth Petrakis from Halkida, Greece. (For more of her delicious dessert recipes, check out her Facebook page Cupcakes.etc. ) Elizabeth's Temptress martini features the kumquat, which is a small citrusy fruit famous for its fragrant peel and a deep orange color. Vodka is the perfect conduit to convey the kumquat's flavor in a cool, straight-up way. She garnishes the martini with a sprig of arbaroriza, which is a scented geranium plant commonly found in Greece and Cyprus. For those who don't have access to arbaroriza, Elizabeth adds that a sprig of rosemary is an excellent substitute. Ingredients: 3 kumquats, one sliced in half Sprig of arbaroriza (pictured) or rosemary 0.2 oz. Triple sec 3 oz. Vodka 1.5 oz. dry Vermouth Combine sliced kumquat, arbaroriza (or rosemary), and Triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Press the leaves and kumquat slices against the bottom of the shaker using a muddler, or back of a wooden spoon, to release the flavors; add ice, vermouth and vodka. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with two remaining kumquats on a skewer and the sprig of abaroriza or rosemary. And don't forget to "like" us on Facebook or follow us on Google+ to stay on top of all things Global Martini - pics, recipes, news, vodka reviews, and the latest bars, lounges, resorts, hotels, shops and products that get our "Chill" approval. Cheers! Don't forget to send your Martini Memory to us and we will share it with our readers and post your Martini pic on The Club page. Submit pics and Martini info to [email protected]. Broadway legend Elaine Stritch recently shared her Martini Memory with The New York Times Magazine. Her story includes NYC's famed 21 Club and a young John F. Kennedy. Cheers to the Broadway star! |
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