Nate MartinsDiamonds pt. 3Over the next few weeks, the ring felt like a ticking time bomb hidden in a box in my closet. That’s why I decided to propose soon than…Jan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
Nate MartinsDiamonds pt. 2“Oh, yeah, I remember your Dad. He was a tough negotiator,” said DiAngelo. “So, do you know exactly what style of engagement ring you’re…Jan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
Nate MartinsDiamonds pt. 1I had been living with Natalie almost two years when we got engaged. It happened in a Lake Tahoe forest clearing; I took off my glove and…Jan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
Nate MartinsGarden & GunEight months after The Hickory opened, Daniel stopped working weeknights; the newness of the bar faded, and he didn’t have to regularly be…Dec 20, 2017Dec 20, 2017
Nate MartinsAll Before and No AfterThe strip mall parking lot was already overflowing when I arrived with Tia and Grandma Ana. I pulled over and told them to hop out and grab…Dec 12, 2017Dec 12, 2017
Nate MartinsWedding DanceI put my glass of champagne on a table and grab Mom’s hand. We’re on the edge of the dance floor at my wedding, a day that, so far, has…Dec 7, 2017Dec 7, 2017
Nate MartinsTuesday Nights (part two)I bring the cucumber back, where Daniel already set up a cutting board and knife on the grates of his well. He takes the vegetable and…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
Nate MartinsTuesday Nights (part one)Every Tuesday, from eight at night until about three the next morning, I work side-by-side with Daniel. The dimly lit bar is my classroom…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
Nate MartinsEast Side Cocktail (part two)To be successful breaking restaurant news, I had to keep my ear to the ground and listen for the footsteps of the next big thing. One of…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
Nate MartinsEast Side Cocktail (part one)East Side Cocktail // 2 oz. gin //.75 oz. lime juice // .75 oz. simple syrup // Cucumber //Mint // Add ice, shake vigorously to break up…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017