Can I take a moment to talk about the weather? Winter is new to me. I never owned a wool coat until I moved to Brooklyn. I never carried hand warmers and a knit cap or knew what salt stains were. But I love it. I love watching the snow fall and cover everything in […]
Where did this week go? New York City Beer Week kicked off last Friday and the days that followed were lost to several exciting events, one too many delicious beers, and a rough morning or two. Needless to say, this post didn’t get posted as planned. But it’s here now! This recipe is perfect for when you find […]
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, but not for the reasons that you may think. It’s one of my favorite holidays because I celebrate with copious amounts of food, beer, and good times. I’ll never understand the pressure so many other people put on it; why not save the roses and dinner reservations […]
When I worked at Green Flash Brewing in San Diego, I oversaw local accounts orders and deliveries. As a result, I would often stop by the bars and restaurants I worked with to scope out the venue and meet the beer buyers. One of my favorite spots to frequent was the one and only Hamilton’s […]
You know how everyone has one food that they just can’t stand? Mine is fresh tomatoes. The mealy texture freaks me out. Even the smell, when too strong, is enough to make my stomach turn. I know, I know. Heirlooms aren’t the same as the beefsteak grocery store variety. I agree. They’re definitely much better, […]
Has it really been 3 weeks since my last post? The holidays were a bit of a whirlwind this year. Then I lost myself in what may be one of the best books I’ve ever read. It was 900 pages of I can’t possibly put this down even though my bus stop is here/my lunch break […]