The Anatomy of Musso & Frank’s Legendary Martini

For 100 years, the legendary Hollywood Boulevard restaurant has stirred one of the best Martinis around—here’s how they do it
Hailey Eber • Los Angeles Magazine • September 27, 2019
Perhaps more than any other cocktail, a perfect martini demands a perfect venue. It’s not for drinking on beaches or cafè patios; it’s too easy to spill if you’re not sitting down; and it should be consumed somewhere with history and grit and...
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