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Charlie Papaceno

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    May 8, 2012

    At the Windmill Last Night, Dallas Bartenders Got Amped for New Orleans' Tales of the Cocktail

    Tales of the Cocktail will kick of its tenth year this July in New Orleans, and in addition to drawing professionals from around it's catering specifically to Texas bartenders. Ann Teunnerman, the founder of the growing cocktail gathering, hosted the event. Next she's headed to subsequent events i ... More >>

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    February 24, 2012

    Wisdom from the Windmill's Charlie Papaceno

    Charlie Papaceno, originally from Warwick, New York, opened the Windmill Lounge with his partner Louise six years ago. In that time, they've both garnered reputations for making honest, strong drinks. At their little dive bar on Maple, DART trains speed over the bridge just outside, the deer above ... More >>

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    July 28, 2011

    Charlie Papaceno, Progenitor of the Windmill, Runs a Damn Fine Bar. That is All.

    Charlie.​Tuesday night, sometime after 10. Charlie Papaceno, sporting vintage specs, was working the bar of the Windmill Lounge, a little dive on Maple. A couple huddled in the corner, and two more pairs sat at the bar. It was my first time. I saw Brooklyn lager on tap and I thought it was ... More >>

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    August 11, 2010

    Your Seemingly Quixotic Cocktail Quest Ends At The Windmill Lounge

    ​Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details and why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials. Where: The Windmill Lounge, 5320 Maple Ave., 214-265-9105When: 4 to 7 p.m. dailyWhat: $1 off all d ... More >>

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    January 21, 2010

    Windmill Lounge vs Avila's: Luna de Miel Madness

    Alex Flores​We all find our places to sip a brew, tell a few lies, and hopefully forget the recent events that often plagues a working stiff. As a young child, my father would tell me that if you owe someone money, always pay them back in a bar. Preferably during happy hour. The old man was ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    Handle The Proof: Sidecar

    ​In my school of thought--and keep in mind, it's not a very well attended school--cocktails born in the heyday of gentlemanly drinking are to be revered. Drinks such as martinis, old fashioned and the great sazerac came from an era when even the prettiest glass carried a big, stiff belt of alcohol ... More >>

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    February 13, 2009

    Burning Question: How Much Do People Know About Their Drink?

    So there we were, embedded amongst noisy inebriates from the monied set hanging out at Hully & Mo--and we mean noisy.Foreigners will tell you few groups announce their presence as loudly as American tourists...although those who've endured a few moments within shouting distance of Brits on a sta ... More >>

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    January 16, 2009

    Burning Question: Are Classic Cocktails Back?

    The other day we were sitting around contemplating happy hour options when our editor stomped in to remind us of the morning editorial meeting--for which we were apparently quite late.Now, one of this job's few perks is that "reading" magazines counts as research. So we hastily reached for the disca ... More >>

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