Hugh McGregor


McGregor has spent most of his career in the restaurant, wine and packaged goods industries in the Bay Area. He writes under various pen names for a number of food and wine magazines and blogs. Feel free to contact him with story ideas at hugh@goodlifereport.com.

Hugh McGregor's Top Posts:

A Perfect Match

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, why not pay some respect to our long time allies, Britain and France, with a delicious drink? This cocktail fuse... Read More

IPA: The King of Beer

Not just any craft beer will do at the moment, though, for our autumnal affinities call for us to step it up a bit selection-wise. Cooler temps have a... Read More

A Stormy Is Brewing

Bermuda’s storied cocktail, the Dark n’ Stormy, has a very specific recipe — trademarked in Bermuda — that calls for 1.5 ounces of Gosling’s... Read More
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Hugh McGregor:
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, why not pay some respect to our long time allies, Britain and France, with a delicious drink? This cocktail fuses flavors from both countries in a classic American style ( lots of ice and fizz) – something you won’t find an abundance of on the other side of the pond.... Read More
Not just any craft beer will do at the moment, though, for our autumnal affinities call for us to step it up a bit selection-wise. Cooler temps have arrived, leading us to crave stronger flavors in both food and drink. ... Read More
Bermuda’s storied cocktail, the Dark n’ Stormy, has a very specific recipe — trademarked in Bermuda — that calls for 1.5 ounces of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and Barritt’s Original Ginger Beer to taste. While the robust molasses and banana flavors of Gosling’s Black Seal and the relatively neutral flavors of Barritt's Original have been trusted for over a hundred years, there are times when a lighter, more refreshing version of this classic is in order. ... Read More
Herbs and weeds like basil and mint are popular choices for cocktails as they bring out flavors in your drink that might otherwise go unnoticed. Many herbs match well with gin given the botanical components that come naturally in gin. Rosemary, with its resinous flavor, is no exception.... Read More