The Earth-Day Spirit
Rhuby ($30):

Like a CSA in a bottle, Rhuby contains a whole garden of organic vegetables, such as beets, carrots and, of course, rhubarb. The savory liqueur was inspired by a rhubarb-tea recipe dating back to the 1700s and concocted by a botanist friend of Benjamin Franklin’s. With aromas of lemon, cardamom, coriander and vanilla, it’s a perfect spring refresher mixed with tonic.

Federal Donuts Teams Up with Art in the Age Liquors

From April 20-29th, three special doughnuts will be available at Federal Donuts that are inspired by local Art in the Age liquors. Gingersnap Cookie (featuring Snap), Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (featuring Rhuby), and Root Beer Float (featuring Root) will be joining Mike Solo's daily menu of fancy doughnuts at his deep fried Pennsport spot.

Rhubarb in a Bottle

RHUBY-Art-in-the-AgeI look forward to rhubarb's annual springtime appearance, always buying way more than I should, and making a giant pot of compote to use in pie or pour over ice cream. So far, there hasn't been any rhubarb at my farmers' market, but I'm gearing up for it with Rhuby, a rhubarb-based organic spirit from Art in the Age Craft Spirits.

Philly Homegrown Holiday Drink Round-Up

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we thought it might be helpful to give a few suggestions on where you could stop, take a break and actually enjoy some holiday spirit(s). Below is a list of some of our favorite haunts and festive drinks, with a slight locavore bent, of course!

The Best New Spirits of 2011

I don't think wine makes a great gift. Its perceived value is tarnished by the way bottles are casually dealt out at the door by dinner party guests upon arrival. However, I do think fine spirits make splendid gifts. Elegant bottles can be found in whatever price range suits your fancy—from $30 on up—and, even better, a spirit makes a lasting impression, since it's unlikely to be consumed right away. Here are my picks of the year's best new spirits.

RHUBY: Art in the Age’s Organic Spirit

This 80-proof Philadelphia spirit harkens back to Ben Franklin and John Bartram's recipe for rhubarb-flavored tea.