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05/03/2024

In my opinion as a lifelong New Yorker who grew up here in “Ford to City: ‘Drop Dead’” era, there are a handful of movies every New York resident should see. The original Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three is one of them. Walter Matthau remains one of my favorite actors of all time.

12/23/2022

TWO HUNDRED.

09/07/2017

Was excited to share some liquid lore with Thirsty for their awesome “Drinking with...” feature!
https://thirstymag.com/drinking-with-charles-hardwick/

This week we caught up with Charles Hardwick to talk about Grasshopper's, Piña Colas, and Mai Tai's with Marlon Brando.

03/31/2017

So very excited for this. http://ny.eater.com/2017/3/30/15129660/look-whos-working-the-bar-at-the-grill

Major Food Group has apparently hired industry alum Charles Hardwick

03/30/2017

BREAKING: I can now happily share the news that I have joined Major Food Group as part of the bar team at The Grill. Housed in the former Four Seasons Restaurant space designed by Philip Johnson, it is an ode to the modernist American dining tradition of JFK, the 3 martini lunch and robust, devil may care dining. Steaks, chops, lobster, some amazing tableside theatrics and strong yet balanced cocktails courtesy of my man that will arrive quickly and icy cold. Stay tuned for the official opening in April. This is truly something you won't want to miss.

03/05/2017

It was a privilege playing cowbell with such an awesome bar band over the last year. The term "End of an Era" is an oft overused cliche, but when you turn off the lights at an iconic hotel that has been a beacon of hospitality and exceptional service for 85 years, that is exactly what it is. Here's to going out on top gentlemen. Thank you so much for the memories and for your friendship.

12/29/2016

of a delicious Old Fashioned I made for "How to Make Cocktails and Mixed Drinks" with . Click the link in my profile to see the whole feature. Just in time for New Years festivities. Cheers to all! rocks

10/31/2016

It's a Manhattan Monday , so be sure to reward yourself with this mouth watering classic cocktail stirred up by me and featured in the section: 2oz. Rye or Bourbon, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, 2 dashes of , stirred over ice, poured into a frosty coupe and garnished with brandied cherries. Photo by: Happy Halloween 🎃!

10/20/2016

of this gorgeous Martini I crafted for as photographed by the legendary Tony Cenicola. Made with 2-1/4 oz. London Dry Gin, 3/4 oz. dry vermouth, 1 dash of orange bitters, stirred and poured into a frosty coupe and garnished with a lemon peel. Bottoms up!