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BREWERY REVIEW: Kings County Brewers Collective
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I’ve been telling the story of beer in Brooklyn for years now. On the Brewed in Brooklyn tour (which I’ve been leading since I became a tour guide...
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DISH OF THE WEEK: Troublesome Jellyfish by FIFTH HAMMER BREWING COMPANY
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve tried Fifth Hammer’s Troublesome Jellyfish beer twice now. The first time it was...
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100 BEST ’18: ANGELS IN THE STOUTFIELD at MIKKELLER BREWING NYC
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… There were a lot of beers to choose from at the brand spanking new brewery at Citi Field. Mikkeller NYC has over 30 of their housemate beers on...
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100 BEST ’18: SLEEP NOW IN THE FIRE from BIG ALICE BREWING COMPANY
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… The good news is this beer which I tasted earlier this year is back and available now at the brewery. The bad news is if you wait too long, you...
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100 BEST ’18: Top Ten (Numbers 10-6)
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… One thing I vowed to do this year is to eat less meat. And I was mostly successful at that, as is evidenced in my list of 100 Best dishes. I...
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BREWERY REVIEW: Mikkeller Brewing NYC
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Just like the two opposing baseball teams, we will soon have two local breweries that have a competitive edge cut from the same place. The Mets and...
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DISH OF THE WEEK: As Cool As You Please by Pink Boots Society at BIG ALICE...
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The craft beer world looks different than you might imagine. While there is some truth...
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BREWERY REVIEW: ICONYC Brewing Company
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I didn’t realize exactly where I was going when I made my way to the tasting room of IcoNYC Brewing Company. It wasn’t until I stepped off the subway...
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DISH OF THE WEEK: Mauby Stout at ISLAND TO ISLAND BREWERY
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I headed out to the unique brewery Island to Island in Flatbush, Brooklyn to include...
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BREWERY REVIEW: Five Boroughs Brewing Company
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I finally made it to Five Boroughs Brewing Company. They have been on my radar since they opened in 2017. But my biggest challenge has been their...
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BEER REVIEW: Pink Panthalope from KINGS COUNTY BREWERS COLLECTIVE
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I don’t usually do impulse buys, but I was seduced by one of the ingredients in KCBC’s beer from this past summer. It was a triple collaboration with...
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BREWERY REVIEW: Evil Twin Brewing NYC
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Walk into any craft beer shop in the tri-state area and you would most definitely see a number of beer cans from Evil Twin. They became ubiquitous...
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BRIAN’S 100 BEST ’19: ROOT BEER BEER at EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Evil Twin is doing some really wacky things with beer and this was by far my favorite concoction. Many major brewers have put out things called...
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BRIAN’S 100 BEST ’19: TINY JUICY IPA at FIVE BOROUGHS BREWING COMPANY
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Big bold high-alcohol beers are still the rage in the craft beer world. Whether it’s a giant pastry stout or an extra-bitter IPA, big and bad is...
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BRIAN’S 100 BEST ’19: HIB HOB at ICONYC BREWING
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Since I reviewed their brewery, IcoNYC has opened up a new tasting room in Long Island City. One of the beers you should definitely try (if you...
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BREWERY REVIEW: Grimm Artisanal Ales
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. The last time I reviewed (or really tased) any beers from Grimm was way back in 2013 when they first hit the scene as a gypsy brewer. Early on, they...
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BEER REVIEW: Thousand Dollar Dinners from BIG ALICE BREWING COMPANY
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I saved this beer for Oscar night. I always like to follow a theme and since I didn’t make any ram-don in honor of Parasite, I thought a Golden ale...
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BEER REVIEW: Carrie’s Beer from SWEET THURSDAY BEER CO.
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I’ve been confused and a bit dismayed by this new drink I discovered at local shop Stinky Brooklyn. My wife is gluten free so I was excited to see a...
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DISH OF THE WEEK: W3 from TRANSMITTER BREWING COMPANY
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Transmitter Brewing is currently...
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BEER REVIEWS: Singlecut Beersmith Can Round-Up
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Back in the “before days,” I used to visit and spend time at breweries. And I always liked to order a flight or tasting to work my way through as...
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