The Tales Balancing Act in New Orleans
I was quickly thrown into the fire on my first day of Tales of the Cocktail and I was determined to act like less of a (Tales) virgin on day two. It's all about balancing the fun with the rest, or so I'd been told. I started with a healthy breakfast in the Reincarnation Room at the Hotel Monteleone , also known as the place many journalists went between all night partying and all day drinking. I happen to like my sleep too much for that. With about six hours under my belt, I was the most rested in the room as I had yogurt, fruit, a muffin and a few cups of coffee and water (alternating the two works best) to get ready for the day. The Hotel Monteleone was filled with tasting rooms and I wandered through them for awhile. Lilett had a popular one, with a nice spread of fruit and cheese that included a delicious baked brie in crust. They also had some interesting cocktails to taste. Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao also had a tasting room where they were promoting