Pinnacle Peak People: Mighty Mixologist
Aug31

Pinnacle Peak People: Mighty Mixologist

By  Robert G. Rogers   One of the meanest manly cocktails imbibed in the Pinnacle Peak area is mixed by a guy with a great grin, gift of gab, love of his work, and loyal following.   The drink is a Firefighter’s Manhattan, best served “up” in a tall, chilled martini glass. Its chief concocter, Pinnacle Peak Country Club Bar Manager Neil Engelbrecht, explains the magic of the drink. “It’s all...

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Pinnacle Peak People: He Has Ink in His Blood
Nov15

Pinnacle Peak People: He Has Ink in His Blood

By Robert Rogers Never pick a fight with a guy who buys ink by the barrel. That’s Mark Twain advice that politicians have been heeding for ages. Indeed, it’s apt advice for anyone whose livelihood depends on favorable public opinion. And because of this adage public figures have long sought out and nodded in eager agreement with Pinnacle Peak-area resident Joe Smyth. Joe is a lifelong newspaperman,...

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