Underhill-Lounge

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Date: June 22nd, 2008

Theme Park for Rich Foodies?

22 June, 2008 (21:48) | Rambling | 2 comments

It’s kind of bizarre when your opinions seem to cross over into the public sphere.
I’ve been privately airing my fears that San Francisco is turning into some sort of Theme Park for rich foodies and overseas investors for some time now.
Today the paper of record weighed in with similar concerns.
Exodus of S.F.’s middle class
“A kind [...]

Casino Cocktail

22 June, 2008 (11:38) | Savoy Cocktail Book | 1 comment

Casino Cocktail
2 Dashes Maraschino (2/3 tsp Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur)
2 Dashes Orange Bitters (generous couple splashes Regan’s Orange Bitters)
2 Dashes Lemon Juice (2/3 tsp Lemon Juice)
1 Glass Old Tom Gin (2 oz Junipero Gin and a dash simple)
Stir well and add cherry.
Skipped Cherry and am quite cheery about it.
An enjoyably odd cocktail. One of the [...]

BOTW–90 Minute Imperial IPA

22 June, 2008 (11:28) | Beer | No comments

Another of of Dogfish Head’s beers which is now available in the Bay Area is their 90 Minute Imperial IPA.
Amazingly drinkable and balanced for its strength and hoppiness, it is among my favorites of the so-called “Extreme Beers” and possibly my favorite of the Dogfish Head offerings I have tried so far.
It’s even good with [...]