It’s always nice to walk into the local liquor store and browse the shelves of big bottle beers, especially when there are some limited-edition brews. Of course, since I rarely drink at home anymore, these beers tend to sit in … Continue reading
Last Friday my friends came to visit. The plan was to have dinner and drinks at the Hoboken Pilsner Haus on 15th St. and Grand St. I’ve been there a couple times before–one of those times was for Oktoberfest, for … Continue reading
Although I was exhausted when I arrived in Iceland on a Saturday morning, I set out to enjoy the nightlife that Reykjavik had to offer. And since I didn’t think I thoroughly enjoyed the nightlife that night, I spent almost … Continue reading
I present to you the 12 8 beers of Christmas. For the beer lovers on your list, here is a list of some brews that you can pick up for last-minute gifts. These beers will certainly keep everyone warm while … Continue reading
Thanks to a deal from Thrillist, my friends and I attended an Oktoberfest event at La.venue near Chelsea a few weekends ago (this post was delayed because of the hurricane and other things). I showed up a bit earlier than … Continue reading
On Friday, I picked up a wonderful dog from Liberty Humane in Jersey City for foster care. Tiger, a four-year-old chow chow pitbull terrier, is the first dog I’ve ever had, and he’s very well behaved, though he really needs … Continue reading
There was quite a bit for me to see in two days in Halifax, but most of my attention was focused on food and drinks in between sights. Unfortunately, Halifax is not known for cheap eats–most restaurants I came across … Continue reading
The one presentation I could not pass up at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic was the Ice Capades. It had nothing to do with Disney characters on the Madison Square Garden ice, especially since the Rangers were playing there. This was … Continue reading
So, the title of this post is a little over the top, but it leads into the first presentation I attended at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic: Do Not Resuscitate. It was more of a symposium listing a dozen cocktails that … Continue reading
It’s not easy deciding where to begin when talking about the events around the Industry Invitational as part of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, so I decided to start with some highlights. I want to begin by saying the venues at … Continue reading
Saturday was my first day at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic. The event began Friday night with the gala at the New York Public Library, but I didn’t get to go–I heard about from all the people I met. Everything I … Continue reading
In preparation for my adventure at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, I’m indulging in my lone souvenir from Panama: a bottle of Abuelo 7 year old rum that I purchased at the airport. I was hoping … Continue reading
Ever wonder what wine would pair well with Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon? No, I’m not talking about those Wine’s That Rock (I tasted one of them and it was awful). It appears some wineries in California are … Continue reading
While taking my time browsing the shelves of the liquor store, I came across a new beer: Cricket Hill Colonel Blides Cask Ale. I’m familiar with Cricket Hill Brewery out of Cherry Hill, NJ, but I haven’t had any of … Continue reading
Towards the end of summer, my friends and I headed into the city for a day of beer and fun. We had been planning on visiting the Brooklyn Brewery for quite some time. Over the years I’ve enjoyed drinking the … Continue reading