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  1. ToothbrushFambly
    Brewer's Art Resurrection Ale 6-can-packs could be in stores by May: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2010/04/brewers_art_will_can_resurrect.html
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    Are you still carrying Fentimans?
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    This past weekend, Rustico had Bell's Cherry Stout on (I think) cask. It was listed as a Real Ale. The malt intertwined with the tartness of the cherries very pleasantly. I mean intertwined in a metaphoric sense. Not literally. They may have literally intertwined, but I couldn't see because it was in my mouth. Where it belongs.
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    Looks like the bank foreclosed on the developer of the community around Woodberry Kitchen. I really hope this doesn't adversely affect the place. It's a bright spot in kind of a dreary area. http://bit.ly/5h8434
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    I just got a bottle of Wild Turkey American Honey. Any ideas on cocktails, recipes, etc.? I think if I drink it straight, I'll end up with a sugar rush and hangover.
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    We tried this place Saturday night and have a couple of nice things to say about it. The skirt steak was well seasoned, juicy, and with a pleasant amount of charring, and the service staff was sincerely apologetic about not bringing out the appetizer we ordered. Unfortunately, the rest of our meal didn't live up to the steak. The lamb sausage wrap with harissa was a real disappointment. The sausage resembled microwaved breakfast links and didn't have much flavor at all. The tuscan potatoes were dry and bland, and looked the kind of home fries you'd get at an office breakfast cafe downtown. The decor was interesting and novel at first, but its design (cross between Hogwarts and Vegas) didn't make up for the fact that its couches were uncomfortable and better suited to lounging and drinking than eating a meal.
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    Does anyone carry Senior brand Curacao?
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    Bardstown I highly recommend Kurtz Restaurant in Bardstown for a post-distillery dinner. The standout here is grilled pork loin, slightly crisp on the sides and tender, juicy and savory throughout. I also enjoyed the 1/4 dark fried chicken, but the Kentucky fried ham was a bit dry and too salty. For dessert, definitely go for the bourbon soaked biscuit pudding. On the distillery front, we visited three (technically two). Heaven Hill's tour is on the grounds of the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, while its distillery is closer to Louisville, but the tour is fantastic once you get past the cheeseball movie. Heaven Hill's tasting is great too. Two single barrels aged 10 and 18 years respectively, and they give you enough to try each without and with water. Maker's Mark's tour was crowded, but very informative, and you actually got to see the stills, taste from the tubs of sour mash and walk through the bottling factory. The Jim Beam tour in Clermont consisted of a cheeseball movie and a gift shop.
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    Unfortunately, the immediate surrounding area is the central business district, so you've just got a bunch of sandwich shops, weigh-and-pays, and chains. The closest sit-down restaurant is Shula's steakhouse. If you're willing to walk a few blocks east, you've got Harborplace and The Capital Grille. There are several chain restaurants in Harborplace, but the only one for which I have a real affinity is Edo Sushi, a local chain. If you're willing to walk a few more blocks east, Harbor East has many more restaurants, including a Roy's. I don't really recommend walking West.
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    I just got the sales pitch for this one at the HH Bourbon Heritage Center, after they plied us with tastings of Evan Williams single barrel 10 year (good) and Elijah Craig single barrel 18 year (great), but I was able to resist. What's it going for?
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    We had an order of these on Saturday night, and I wholeheartedly agree with Rocks' assessment. I thought they also paired well with the Antipasti di Cinghiale.
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    I'm pretty sure the Montgomery County liquor stores carry it, and I think I've seen it at the one in Bethesda on Hampden Ln (240-773-2006). Not quite NW DC, but just one metro stop away.
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    Easy mistake. Iodine goes great with ginger ale.
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    Volt seems to be a popular birthday destination, as in "Here, I'll take you for your birthday. Will you shut up about Volt now?" The answer to that question is apparently "No." But I'll be brief. First, I'll come to the defense of the sweetbreads. I really enjoyed them. I was a bit surprised when I heard they'd be cooked in tempura batter, but I really liked the effect. Moist, but not oily. Tender on the inside with some crispness surrounding. And with the various sauces, spices, etc, it reminded me of an upscale McNugget happy meal. It appealed to the six-year old lurking behind a 30-year-old palate. Second, as far as the amount of food, our four courses left us sated but not comatose. And the next day I didn't have the desire to eat much at all, so it kind of evened out. A great dining experience overall.
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    I highly recommend Granville Island Public Market. Lots of great opportunities for tastings, and a soup kiosk with great breakfast called Stock Market. It's also a great place to shop for foodie gifts at Edible British Columbia. http://www.granvilleisland.com/en/taxonomy/term/46 It's worth an hour or so to take a tour of the Granville Island Brewery. Sadly they don't sell outside the province. This should whet your appetite: http://www.vanmag.com/Shopping/101_Things Have fun!
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