What made you want to start this website?
"After setting up the opening bar program at Union Sushi, I kept hearing, "Oh my gosh, you guys have so many products I've never seen before. I wish I could have this in my house!" Then a friend of mine, who just moved into a new condo, asked me to come shopping with him at Binny's because he wanted some cool products. A light went off. As a former personal shopper for Marc Jacobs and Neiman Marcus, with a fashion styling background, it all but made sense to do something like this."
What makes this site especially great for women?
"I think my site reaches all everyone – not just women. The name Femme du Coupe means "lady's cup" and with the coupe glass being modeled after Marie Antoinette's breast, it's a little provocative and a little sassy, but professional and informative at the same time."
Tell us your personal favorite cocktail.
"My favorite cocktail is the Aviation, as detailed in one of my first blog posts."
What do most women shy away from that you think they need to try?
"Don't be afraid of gin! I start people off with an Aviation to get people to try it. I always say "If you don't like it, I'll drink it." I haven't had to drink one, yet! Don't judge gin by the warm shots of bad gin you had in college. It can be mild and wonderful and not taste like a Christmas tree. Go to a bar that makes really good craft cocktails to get reintroduced to gin."