We've all been doing a lot of staying in this winter, which has us seriously missing the experience of ordering a specialty cocktail at a crowded pre-pandemic Valley bar. To help us remedy that, we consulted some of the Valley's top bartenders, bringing your favorite cocktails to you. And because it's our annual men's edition, we asked for the most quintessentially “macho” drinks on the menu. Ranging from Torre's Mexican Manhattan, made with Espolòn Reposado tequila, to the Red Bow Tie (Grille 3501's play on an old fashioned), to a martini fit for James Bond, these recipes are sneaking out from behind the bar exclusively for your borrowing. Stock your bar cart and turn to pg. 38!
And speaking of staying home, we were extremely honored to be invited into Mario Andretti's Nazareth estate for this edition. Like many of us, his life has slowed during the pandemic, keeping him stationed in the area a little longer than he normally would be. And the iconic race car driver is inviting you, our readers, inside too. Turn to pg. 30 to learn more about his life in the Lehigh Valley—how it came to be and why he's chosen to stay here all this time.
Mario was a delight on set. Our team was mesmerized by his myriad of trophies and accolades, and he even graciously signed my dad's racing headset (something he'll surely treasure for years to come!). When our photographer, Marco Calderon, asked him if he had a favorite number, Mario (without hesitation) said “one.” Why are we not surprised?
