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SNAP Liquor from Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Blackstrap molasses retains the natural goodness that gets stripped away by the refining process. It also provides a very distinct and ... Read More
Philly Mixologists Show SNAP Some LOVE!
All over Philly, local bartenders and mixologists are experimenting with Art in the Age Spirits– and the results are pretty amazing. We set out to capture some of our favorites ... Read More
Hand-Crafted ROOT/SNAP Displays En Route to PA State Stores!
PA State Stores are about to get a serious upgrade thanks to our good friend Brian Barto– creator of these one-of-kind AITA Spirits displays. These impressive works of art are making ... Read More
Recipe From The Farm: SNAP Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
INGREDIENTS CRUST 3 cups unbleached flour2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter3 tblsp. frigid cold water1 tsp. sea salt1 tblsp. sugar FILLING2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb2 cups raspberries1 tblsp. diced ginger1/4 cup SNAP1/4 cup ... Read More
Even More Bars and Restaurants Serving ROOT!
ROOT is now available at a slew of local watering holes! That's great news, to be sure, but nobody should be deprived of the first authentic American liqueur since the ... Read More
VIDEOS: Root in the Big Easy at Tales of the Cocktail
Watch as Al Soteck, of the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., whips up some amazing ROOT cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. In the following videos, Al ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 5 - So This SNAP Walks Into A Party…
Unexpected company? Delight your guests and get the conversation started with a SNAP cocktail and a crispy ginger snap cookie! Not enough time to make a batch from scratch? Take ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 4 - Oh, The Culinary Possibilities…
Now that you've wet your whistle, let's move on to filling your belly... Via home experimentation, I've found that in cooking, SNAP pairs well with fruits and other piquant flavors. It ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 3 - Cocktails of Courage & Adventure
You've SNAP-ped; you've mixed; you've imbibed, and subsequently enjoyed. Where is the next frontier of SNAP home-mixing? "Just over that horizon" is actually no further than the pantry. A few ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 2 - Simple SNAP Classics
So you've popped your first bottle of SNAP, slowly swirled the ginger liquid around your mouth, and perhaps tried adding a few drops of citrus, ginger ale, vinegar, or bourbon ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 1 - SNAP-ing For The First Time
This weekend, I SNAP-ped for the very first time. It's now Monday, and I have no more SNAP. This is a good sign in my book, and I will share ... Read More
Experimenting with SNAP at Home
So you've just picked up your bottle of SNAP from the State Store, and you can't wait to try it out. Although the long list of original SNAP recipes on ... Read More
AITA ALERT: SNAP IS ON THE SHELVES!
Great news for all you Pennsylvania residents, SNAP has officially hit the shelves of your local State Store! Be the first on your block to mix up a refreshing SNAP ... Read More
VIDEO: Baking “The Good Reverend’s Ginger Snap Cookies” with Reverend Michael Alan
The Reverend Michael Alan is the exclusive illustrator behind all of the Art in the Age SNAP artwork, and is also a very talented baker. He has collaborated frequently with ... Read More
VIDEO: Reverend Michael Alan makes SNAP Haymakers Punch
The Reverend Michael Alan is the exclusive illustrator behind all of the Art in the Age SNAP artwork, and is also an accomplished mixologist. He has created a ... Read More
“Lebkuchen” was invented by German monks in the 12th century and first appeared in America in the late 1600s when German Anabaptists looking for religious freedom ... Read More
Root Root Root For The Home Team!
Some of our favorite bars will be joining us as we ROOT for the home team, our beloved Phils. There will be Root specials for ALL of the Phillies home ... Read More
Behind the Scenes Preview of SNAP!
Take a sneak peak at our newest organic spirit, SNAP as it's bottled! The formula for SNAP is based on the Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for ‘Lebkuchen’, or ginger snap. SNAP ... Read More
ROOT Welcomes TWEED to the Neighborhood!
During their grand opening last Thursday the folks over at TWEED welcomed guests to a fully stocked bar—complete with not one, but two bottles of ROOT! The new endeavor, made possible ... Read More
The Well-Stocked AITA Bar: Introducing Fee Brothers Bitters
Just in time for Summer entertaining and Father's Day, Fee Brothers Bitters debut at Art in the Age!A few dashes of the bitters add pointed flavor to any cocktail, or you ... Read More
ROOT at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic - Video Update!
On Monday, May 17th ROOT took part in the Manhattan Cocktail Classic; New York City’s first ever multi-day event celebrating the history, culture, and artful craft of the ... Read More
Art in the Age Root at Headhouse Farmers’ Market May 23rd
Join Art In The Age at Headhouse Farmer’s Market this Sunday, May 23 from 10am until 2 pm. Over 30 vendors will air their edible offerings along 2nd Street, between Pine ... Read More
A recent suggestion sent by one of our favorite fans* was this tasty drink. A ROOT Julep. Easy to make - just substitute the rye with ROOT and voilà! a ... Read More
A Kind Thank You From an Avid Fan
These are the kind of emails that brighten our day! --- Dear Kind Sirs, I would like to take this opportunity to deeply express my gratitude. Your mastery in the fine art of ... Read More
In The Kitchen With ROOT - Chef Brinn Sinnot of Noble: An American Cookery
ROOT is not just for drinking. After a 5 course ROOT-infused meal at Alfa a few months back, Wild Flour Bakery baking a ROOT Raisin Bread for the Farmers' Markets, ... Read More
Two local Philadelphians have taken a new route to mixing an alcoholic treat. Moe and Cory's new blog My Jello Americans - a blog of fantastic photos and extraordinary Jello-shots, ... Read More
Tim Eads: A Legitimate Waste of Time
This Saturday is the opening reception for Tim Eads' first solo show, A Legitimate Waste of Time. This is Eads' premier of his pedal operated butter churn, that feeds electricity ... Read More
Fairmount Arts Crawl This Weekend
The Fairmount Arts Crawl, a day of arts and festivities, is this Sunday in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia. Artwork from over 70 local artists will be featured in bars, ... Read More
We just received a love letter in the mail today. Our fans are great and we really enjoy hearing what they have to say. Thanks Susan and the rest of ... Read More
Root at the Union League of Philadelphia
Recently, Root was featured at a Junior happy hour. A happy hour, in one of the places in Philadelphia that can truly be consider a treasure, The Union League of ... Read More
Behind the Bar with Two of Village Whiskey’s Barmen
Two of our beloved bartenders at Village Whiskey, a classic American bar with over 80 whiskies and bar snacks, let us stop by to check out what they have been ... Read More
Oh Selectism, how you have stolen our heart.
We wanted to take this quick opportunity to give a shout-out to one of our favorite blogs, Selectism. They continually feature awesome content and great articles from the likes of ... Read More
New Videos: ROOT Malta from YoRita
When we headed to Pittsburgh for the second cocktail competition, we met many bar men and women who shared their recipes with us. Check out Summer Voelker from Pittsburgh’s Southside ... Read More
Useable Feast at Noble featuring ROOT
On Tuesday, March 30th, Noble American Cookery on Sansom will host a “Useable Feast” presented by Down to Earth Exhibits and Events. Down to Earth is an event planning company ... Read More
Through the 28th of March ROOT is on sale in the PA Liquor Stores. Pick up a bottle, save a bit of cash and try out one of these recipes ... Read More
ROOT Spotted at Garces Trading Company
One of the latest and greatest places to hit the streets of Philly - Garces Trading Company - is from Chef Jose Garces, Philly restaurant star and Iron Chef. While checking ... Read More
New ROOT Recipe - Pioneer Spirit
We caught wind that the folks at The Liberty Glass have tried ROOT and crafted a tasty new cocktail. We thought we would share it with you so you could ... Read More
After the holidays I had several empty bottles of ROOT on hand. In what might be called a Wardian moment, I wondered if the bottles would make suitable terrariums. ... Read More
Denver’s Yelp Elites Celebrate with ROOT
Denver's Yelp Elites gathered this past Saturday at Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria for another successful party. Over 130 elite came together and raised $400 for Project Angelheart. Project Angelheart ... Read More
For those of you who aren't the regular cocktail drinkers and want a way to enjoy Root with your beers, why not go ahead and mix the two?? Our old ... Read More
Featured Recipe: Vanilla Root Fizz
We have a large and growing selection of recipes in our archive, but we want share ones that are perfect to order and any ol' bar or simple enough to ... Read More
Videos: Cocktails from Oyster House’s Katie Loeb
"The Oyster House today is the vision of Sam Mink, the third generation of the Mink family in the restaurant business. It began in 1947 when Samuel Mink, Sam's grandfather ... Read More
After the mad holiday dash, the liquor stores in Philly have been quite low on Root. This week finally brings a restock to the shelves in the city and we ... Read More
January Root Features and Happy Hours to Start off 2010
Welcome to the start of a great new year and we are surely kicking it off right. Some Philadelphia bars are featuring Root and serving up special prices and happy ... Read More
The perfect accompaniment for the holidays besides great friends and family? A well stocked bar to get you though the days after the holiday. Root can be the perfect & ... Read More
Flying Off the Shelves. Help Finding Root in the ‘burbs.
Apparently Root is flying off the shelves in Philadelphia liquor stores. To make your gift giving a bit easier we've rounded up some stores that have it quite a bit ... Read More
The Making of John & Kira’s Root Chocolates
During our recent collaboration with John & Kira's - Philly local chocolatiers - we got an inside look of how the chocolate making process happens. We've already showed you the ... Read More
Cookies for Grown-Ups: ROOT Gingerbread Variations!
Last night's -4 degree windchill did not put me in the mood to "Carpe P.M." So what better opportunity to do ALL of my Christmas baking? In addition to nut ... Read More
Root Hot Chocolate From Firehouse Lounge
In Pittsburgh's Historic Strip District the Firehouse Lounge and its newer speakeasy style cocktail bar, Embury, is the place to be if you want a great cocktail. They boast market ... Read More
Holiday Recipes and John & Kira’s Root Chocolates - Now Available!!
The holiday season has already been kicked off and finding those perfect gifts for you loved ones can be exciting yet stressful at the same time. Here at Art ... Read More
ROOT Cocktails to enjoy in through the holidays and the cold winter months. Recommended to be sipped by roaring fire, with family and friends. Cheers! Rootnog6 eggs2 + ½ cups heavy ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition at Bossa Nova Recap
The Pittsburgh ROOT Cocktail Competition had the whole town talking. Last week some of the finest barmen and women made their way to Bossa Nova Lounge to take part in ... Read More
Pittsburgh ROOTs For A Favorite Cocktail on November 24th
November 24th marks a big day for Pittsburgh spirit enthusiasts. Bossa Nova Lounge(123 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA) and Art in the Age will host a ROOT cocktail competition, offering complimentary ... Read More
Autumn in New Hampshire: Mulled ROOT Cider
The AITA farm has been creating many adventures for Robin - who bravely moved to (wo)man the land. Farming, fixing, building and working all day will surely make one thirsty ... Read More
Phoebe Esmon of Chick’s Cafe - ROOT Cocktails
Flavors from all over Italy, Spain and France can be found in this South Philly bar - Chick’s Café & Wine Bar. This neighborhood watering hole and restaurant brings ... Read More
Two Pennsylvania cities are hosting whiskey festivals this week. But don’t let name fool you; rum, tequila, vodka, gin and liqueurs will be available along with scotch, bourbon, and single-malts. On ... Read More
ROOT and Rum Drinks from Adam Kanter of Rum Bar
Adam Kanter, the owner and Rum Sommelier at Rum Bar, has created carefully designed cocktail that includes creations that are sweet and tart or daring and spicy. ... Read More
Blooming Glen Farm - CSA, Farmers’ Markets and Harvest Fests
Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman have been farming together for seven years and have worked in all avenues of farming in CT, OR, NJ and PA. They have returned to ... Read More
ROOT Hot Chocolate from Wild River Review
Our new friends at the Wild River Review have recently discovered ROOT and have been experimenting with ROOT. This one's perfect for the cold days that will soon be upon ... Read More
ROOT Cocktails from Preston Eckman of APO Bar + Lounge
APO Bar + Lounge in the heart of Center City boasts some of the tastiest, most unique cocktails you will find in Philly. APO is founded on the thought that ... Read More
ROOT Mushrooms from Lacroix Restaurant on the 10! Show
Thursday morning, executive chef Jason Cichonski of Lacroix Restaraunt stopped by the 10! show, where he served up, “Smoked Hen of the Woods, Crunchy Mustard Chips and Celery,” featuring a ... Read More
Classic Cocktails with ROOT & History - Alfa’s Erik Boardman
Erik Boardman, bartender at Alfa Restaurant and Bar (located on the 1700 block of Walnut St.) recently showcased three original cocktails all featuring ROOT. Based on classic drinks, Erik adds ... Read More
The PA Dutch Inspired Midatlantic - Opened
Daniel Stern's long awaited opening of Midatlantic, finally arrived yesterday. The Science Center at 3711 Market Street (Ground Level) is now the home for " a focus on reinterpreting the ... Read More
October- Full of Events at AITA
October is bring the change of seasons, weather and the beautiful colors in the trees but for Art in the Age it is bringing great events. October First Friday 10/2/09 @ ... Read More
Charles Hires: The Man, The Myth, The Creator of Root Beer
"Root beer ... has been my favorite since childhood. I've since swilled many different brands and none can come close to my Aunt Mary's recipe. Her luscious homemade concoction, served ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: Rust ‘n’ ROOT Cupcakes
ROOT + dessert. I am in love. Our good friend at Foodaphilia, E, has crafted up a cupcake recipe using ROOT in a Red Velvet cake with the traditional cream cheese ... Read More
Lebowski Fest Rolls into Philadelphia
Bowling. Bathrobes. Endless supply of whiite Russians. What more could you ask for? Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, North Bowl in Northern Liberties is hosting the Lebowski Fest Bowling Party. This ... Read More
TOMORROW: Maxim’s Taste of Philadelphia
Head out to Derek's in Manayunk tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 7pm for an impressive array of local cuisine. You'll be in good hands with executive chef Derek Davis at the ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: QBBQ and Tequila
Old City BBQing masters at QBBQ and Tequila won two first places at the 3rd Annual Rib Off last Saturday. Those two prize-winning dishes just so happened to be made ... Read More
ROOT & Maine ROOT: A Mix n’ Match Made in Heaven (aka New England)
Call me a hopeless romantic, but I've always secretly retained this idea that Prince Charming actually existed. And furthermore, that Prince Perfectly-Chiseled-Cheekbones-Who-Is-Also-An-Able-Carpenter, my island in an ocean of worldly chaos, ... Read More
Attention All Mixologists, Bartenders, Fans of Edgar Allan Poe
We are seeking mixologists to create a cocktail inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. So grab your copy of "The Tell-Tale Heart" and a bottle of ROOT and ... Read More
A Full Plate 3rd Annual Rib Off - ROOT and Ribs
The Full Plate Rib Off this year was an absolute success! Close to 600 people lined up and piled into the street where the professionals and ameteurs were grilling, smoking ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: New Hampshire Maple Toddy
Our dear Robin all the way up in New Hamphire comes up with some great ROOT recipes. While we are having mild Philadelphia days, hers are dropping into the 40's ... Read More
FARMERS MARKET FINDS: Homemade Root Beer on Rittenhouse!
While browsing the farm stands that line the north side of Rittenhouse every Saturday, I stumbled upon some homemade root beer! You can't do much better than homemade Pennsylvania Dutch ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: The Govenor’s Garden
Colonial New England was known for its love of gardens. The first governor of Massachusettes Bay Colony planted a garden on Conant's Island in Boston and it was coined "The ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: Sweet Organic Mixers!
This has been an AWESOME shopping week for me. (Whodathunk, all the way up here!) On Tuesday, I visited Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a historical seaside town with a KILLER health ... Read More
The G20 Summit and ROOT Hit Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh may forever be known as The Steel City, but who says that’s necessarily a bad thing? Steel is strong, persevering, and a foundation for many great structures—just like Pittsburgh ... Read More
Featured ROOT Recipe: ROOT in Sand
The Blood and Sand cocktail is one of the few classic mixed drinks that includes Scotch. APO Bar + Lounge is known for its exquisite creations of the classics. The ... Read More
An Evening of Perfect ROOT Pairings at ALFA
Alfa was packed to the gills last night with Philadelphians eager to be regaled with five ROOT-infused courses and five complementary ROOT cocktails. From the ROOT-cured gravad amuse bouche to ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: ROOT Cholado from Positano Coast
A cholado is a common beverage from Columbia. It generally made of crushed ice, fruit and/or fruit syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and is sometimes topped with whipped cream. Israel ... Read More
ROOT and Gettysburg: PA’s Next Power Couple
Not since Philadelphia's favorite Ben Franklin impersonator, Ralph Archibald, wed Betsy Ross impersonator Linda Wilde has the fair state of Pennsylvania witnessed the marriage of such a historical power couple. That's ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT - Seared Scallops from Chef Sean Ford
ROOT is not only meant for sipping neat or in cocktails. The complex flavor of this unique liquid can be used for culinary experimentation. Chef Sean Ford - the creator ... Read More
Our Little Corner of The Twitterverse
We've made it easy for you to get up-to-the-minute news from Art In The Age on the topics that really matter most to you! We don't mean to inundate your ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: Bomba Shack
Lauren Phillips of Alfa Bar and Restaurant created this delish ROOT cocktail for the competition at Silk City. The Bomba Shack wil now be part of the first course pairing at ... Read More
Is there anything better than a refreshing Root Cocktail? Probably not, but ribs are a close second! So why not enjoy both classic American creations at A Full Plate's third ... Read More
The ROOT Next Door: Charlie’s Pub and Art In The Age Special Offer!
For August and September, Art In The Age and our conveniently located next door neighbor, Charlie's Pub, will be hosting a special ROOT promotion (starting Wednesday, August 12 - tomorrow!) If ... Read More
VIDEO: ROOT Cocktail Competition at Silk City!
By now you've met the victor and her winning recipe as well as the thirteen delicious also-rans. You've probably also seen the photos. Now check out the video from our ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: Empty Bottle Bouquets
SUNG SEA SHANTY DU JOUR: What do you do with a drunken sailor / What do you do with a drunken sailor / What do you do with a drunken sailor ... Read More
Upcoming Event: ROOT Tasting Dinner
Come Tuesday August 25th, Art in the Age will be pairing up with ALFA Restaurant & Bar for a ROOT Tasting Dinner. Alfa's Executive Chef Sean Ford will present five ... Read More
Presenting: Christian Gaal of Noble Mixing Up Original ROOT Cocktails
Christian Gaal, over at Noble: American Cookery is well versed in the art of the cocktail. And while he is creative and experienced in experimenting behind the bar, he shows ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: The Mighty Mason Jar
So we've been touting the creation of innovative, super-cerebral, mixologist-formulated cocktails. And most, if not all of these uber-savvy beverages have appropriate corresponding glassware. Well, what if you want to pare ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition - Check Out What You Missed!!
A grand time was had by all in Silk City's newish Beer Garden on Tuesday evening. 14 bartenders from some of Philly's finest watering holes signed up to shake, mix ... Read More
A ROOT Cocktail Champion is Crowned!
After a grueling hours-long battle under the stars at Silk City’s outdoor garden last night, a sole ROOT Cocktail Champion finally emerged: Kate Loeb from the recently reopened Oyster House. Judges ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail of the Week: Tsunami
While this perfect summertime cocktail may not cause destruction in mere seconds, it will definitely have you feeling its effects. There are many variations of the 'tsunami’ cocktail but the ... Read More
If a rich history is an indicator of authenticity and originality, then, much like ROOT, The Church Brew Works has a tale worth many a retelling. Before emerging as one of ... Read More
Looking for love? Companionship? Tasty ROOT cocktails and engaging conversation? While we can't help you with the first two, we can certainly point you toward the third. But you don't ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: Show Off Your Green Thumb with Savory Herb Garnishes!
'Tis the season for fresh EVERYTHING, especially fresh herbs. Many savory varieties can be grown in pots or in a windowbox (living in a city is NOT an excuse!). Seasonal summer ... Read More
The ‘Noble’ Way of Dining and Drinking
In pursuit of fresh food and creating a genuine smile, Noble: An American Cookery, is going above and beyond the standards of restaurant fare and drinks. Inside the decor is rustic ... Read More
Daniel Stern To Tackle Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine
As former executive chef at Le Bec Fin and chef/owner of Gayle, Daniel Stern's already seen his share of success in the city of brotherly love. Now he's making headlines ... Read More
VIDEOS: Summer ROOT Recipes from Philly’s Silk City Bar & Lounge
We spent a sun-drenched afternoon with Indhira Torres, bartender at the revived, rejuvenated, and more happening-than-ever Silk City Bar & Lounge. While we relaxed in the new outdoor garden lounge, ... Read More
