Tag Archive 'ggadex'

The World of Spirits in 20 minutes…and GO!

Posted in NYC Events, Spirits on Feb 17th, 2014

Prepping for a little crash course in spirits for the Hearth and Terroir staff tomorrow. 20 mins to teach EVERYTHING.

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Wait, How Many Different Names are there for Nebbiolo?!

Posted in NYC Events, Wine on Feb 12th, 2014

Some serious frickin Piedmont geekery going on yesterday at Hearth & Terroir.

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The Streets are Lined with Super Bowl Detritus

Posted in NYC Events, Spirits on Feb 3rd, 2014

A sad ending for what must have been a beautiful pub experience.

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Edible Brooklyn: The “Drinks Issue”

Posted in Beer, NYC Events, Spirits on Jan 5th, 2014

This was my first time writing for Edible Brooklyn. I was stoked to write two articles: one on Brad Estabrooke of Breuckelen Distilling, as well as one on John and Anthony Belliveau-Flores of Rowan Imports. I’ve been a huge fan of theirs for a few years now and it was a thrill to get to […]

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Oh, What Fun it is to Ride

Posted in Beer on Dec 23rd, 2013

Saturday night Christmas party at home with the Misses. Carols, Jasper Hill Harbison, and Mikkeler Orange Yuzu Porter. Pretty blissful.

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New York Times: “Dry Cider, an American Favorite, Rebounds”

Posted in Beer, Spirits, Wine on Nov 24th, 2013

Look, Ma, NY Times! Huge thanks to Eric Asimov for including me.

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Aaron Burr Cidery, Wurtsboro, NY

Posted in Beer, Wine on Nov 10th, 2013

Wild cider apples at Aaron Burr cidery today in the Hudson Valley on assignment for Edible Manhattan.

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Cider Week 2013, Some Final Thoughts and Pics

Posted in Beer, NYC Events, Wine on Nov 1st, 2013

And poof!  Just like that, Cider Week 2013 has come to a close.  While not really a “week,” per se, but instead ten days, Cider Week has descended on New York City for the past three years.  And with each successive year, it gets bigger and richer, with more than 200 bars and restaurants participating […]

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Beantown Grape Juice

Posted in Wine on Oct 11th, 2013

Just checked into our hotel room in Boston for a friend’s wedding. Waiting for us was a bottle of wine he bought at our wedding five years ago. Wow.

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Edible Manhattan: “En Garde!” Harpoon Swordfishing

Posted in NYC Events on Sep 9th, 2013

On assignment: Harpoon swordfishing in the North Atlantic. A week in Nova Scotia with FreshDirect’s Co-Founder David McInerney and crew chasing some of the fastest, fiercest fish in the sea. Huge thanks to Gabrielle Langholtz and Amy Zavatto for making this happen. Click “Continue Reading” to see the individual pages,  and then click to enlarge […]

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Mead: the Revolution is Coming

Posted in Beer, Wine on Aug 30th, 2013

By far the most interesting thing I’ve tasted this week. Dry Mead aged in S. African wine barrels. 12% abv.

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Drink Cider with Cheese

Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Aug 15th, 2013

The aftermath of last night’s journey to create a cheese and cider pairing guide for NY Cider Week with Elizabeth Chubbuck (Murray’s Cheese) and Sabine Hrechdakian at Terroir TriBeCa.

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NYC-Halifax

Posted in NYC Events on Jul 29th, 2013

Nova Scotia bound. In less than 12 hours, I’ll be at sea in the North Atlantic on the hunt for swordfish. Lord, have mercy.

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Gone Fishin’

Posted in NYC Events on Jul 27th, 2013

Super stoked to be flying to Nova Scotia next week to cover a harpoon swordfishing trip for Edible Manhattan with one of the founders of FreshDirect. #highseasvomit

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Sand in Your Can

Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Jul 17th, 2013

Mid-week vacation day with the lady at Long Beach. And the really good news? My bikini still fits.

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