Posted in Food on Feb 27th, 2012
I love when animation can explain complex concepts. Or when large spans of historical events are condensed into bite-sized chunks made easily palatable by the use of stick figures and cartoons (such as Michael Moore’s awesome ‘A Brief History of the USA’ in Bowling for Columbine). Last August, in collaboration with Willie Nelson (and featuring […]
Posted in Wine on Feb 23rd, 2012
Tonight, my folks rolled in to meet Cadel and play the role of eager grandparents looking to link this fine, wee gent into the long line of Flaherty men, so I decided to bring a bottle of wine to celebrate. Strangely enough, Kareem Massoud of Paumanok came skipping in to the restaurant today in the […]
Posted in NYC Events on Feb 19th, 2012
Paninis and lattes have been procured. It’s a fine Sunday in Astoria.
Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Feb 17th, 2012
I curate beers. A lot of beers. It’s kind of like collecting baseball cards for me. I get waves of pleasure by looking at a well-organized beer list. And when each name on the list has a story behind it, it all becomes personal. Now that I’ve had a baby, I can’t say they’re really […]
Posted in NYC Events, Reviews on Feb 15th, 2012
I saw this beauty while shopping at my local grocery store today. Wow. You’ve gotta be f’in kidding me. Waist Watcher Diet Chocolate Fudge Soda. A few things I love about it: You can have your Chocolate Fudge soda craving, but in diet form…with Splenda! Glorious Splenda! It’s “Waist Watcher” not “Weight Watchers” It comes […]
My English in-laws (and perhaps in a few states, outlaws?) rolled into town to begin laying grandparent groundwork. Their first plan of attack was to prepare a heaping bowl of vegetable pasta. And to compliment their efforts, I set off into the cold on a mission to the local wine shop. Now pay attention, here’s […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 8th, 2012
In this corner, weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz, born at 8:50 pm, we are pleased to present: Cadel Parker Flaherty. Mom and babe are fantastic. Look for Cadel’s upcoming tasting notes on such various beverages as breast milk and artisan baby formula.
Posted in Wine on Feb 5th, 2012
An hour before the NY Giants step in and wallop their way through Super Bowl XLVI, it seemed appropriate to open a big, bold bottle of bad-ass vino: the 1997 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon. (Why I’m watching the Lingerie Bowl on MTV2 in the meantime, I have no idea…but these ladies hit hard!) Go get em, […]
Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Feb 3rd, 2012
On First Avenue, in Manhattan’s East Village, lies a little sliver of German sausage paradise…and, oh, the beer list…the sweet, sweet beer list. From Currywurst to Bratwurst, and a few side routes into such hearty, meaty delights as Veal Loaf (Leberkaese) and Lamb Sausage, Wechsler’s transports one to Berlin instantly upon crossing its threshold. As […]
