Posted in NYC Events, Spirits on May 12th, 2012
A pic from last night’s soiree at the 2012 Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala with some of my fellow managers from Hearth & Terroir. And yes, that is a black bear behind us standing on his hind legs, fangs and claws bared. Thankfully, we weren’t harmed, but I did hear the bear was spotted loitering around […]
Posted in Beer, Food, NYC Events on May 8th, 2012
Mark your calendars, people. Rally the homebrew club. Cancel your weekend gambling trip to Macao. Request the day off from work…hell, request two days off from work. Cause it’s about to be ON. Four days from now, it’s time to stand up for the craft beer cause. Time to declare your independence from the mass-produced […]
Posted in Beer, Food, G&G Videos, NYC Events, Wine on May 7th, 2012
Stoked to hear, hot off the presses of the Beard Foundations Twitter account, that my boss/colleague/compatriot/rebel-rouser/mentor/fearless maniac, Paul Grieco, just won the 2012 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional. This is awesome, well-deserved news for me and all the other glorious misfits that call Hearth & Terroir home. Well done, Paul. […]
Posted in NYC Events, Wine on Apr 8th, 2012
North Fork Project Chardonnay 2010 (bought at my favorite local wine shop, Astoria Wine & Spirits) and in this corner, from my local Astoria butcher, Dijon Pork Chops with French Fries and Brussels Sprouts. Let the satisfaction roll.
Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Apr 6th, 2012
It’s Friday night. Have a NY-IPA-off happening. Southern Tier 2X IPA vs Fire Island Red Wagon IPA. In the meantime, please enjoy the music. The Wood Brothers jamming in the hallway of a school in Brooklyn:
Posted in Beer, Food, NYC Events, Reviews on Mar 21st, 2012
It’s truly amazing how much work goes into opening a restaurant. Having now worked on the operations side of things for four years, I’m still amazed by this. And even more amazed how the guests on the other side of the bar have no idea what this process entails. The thought of someone thinking, “Oh, […]
Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Mar 19th, 2012
Don’t mess with that pool shark over there. Yep, the one with the baby strapped to her chest. She’ll clean your clock.
Posted in NYC Events, Wine on Mar 13th, 2012
As part of our Hearth & Terroir all-hands-on-deck monthly Bordeaux tastings, the entire staff marched through the sunny streets of the East Village to gather in Hearth’s main dining room. It’s sort of like the pilgrims on Thanksgiving, but only with better wine. And no turkey. Oh, and no muskets. Well…maybe a few muskets. Today […]
Posted in NYC Events, Spirits on Mar 6th, 2012
Last week, Serious Eats: Drinks was kind enough to do a piece about our bar program at Hearth, specifically the focus I decided to shine on New York spirits. Click here to read the article (and be sure to view the kick-ass slideshow by Alice Gau). Since that fateful day six months ago, when I […]
Posted in NYC Events on Mar 2nd, 2012
Saw this on the N train this morning. You got to salute the author’s boldness and clarity of purpose. I’m envious, actually. I mean, damnit!, if you want something in this world, you put it out there. Plus, the date options are quite comprehensive and can really allow for some varied experiences. I particularly like […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted in NYC Events, Spirits on Nov 10th, 2011
Yesterday, on a fine November day in Brooklyn— as the temperature soared to nearly 70 degrees and our sun-deprived flesh once again met it’s warm rays— twelve competitors stepped behind the bar of the Clover Club to do battle. Brandishing their Sherry-filled libation armaments, they let loose for a panel of esteemed judges and a crowd […]
