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March 10, 2013November 15, 2014

THE TWISTED ELM

A few months back I was searching for some video editing inspiration and came across a fantastic film of a little restaurant called The Twisted Elm Tavern. At first I thought I was watching a video from a place far away until I heard a very familiar name and the face to go with it. I couldn’t believe my eyes, it was Chef Albert Scazafave from the long forgotten South City Grill restaurant group, I then knew that this place was local for me and I had to go. Not having to deal with the wanna be martini drinkers and craziness of of an upscale restaurant, Chef Al has helped developed The Twisted Elm into a very comfortable tavern with a great selection of beer and an awesome gastropub menu to go with it. Continue reading “THE TWISTED ELM”

February 13, 2013November 15, 2014

STATION TAP ROOM

Despite having an exuberant amount of chili at Victory the I Drink Good Beer posse was still hungry and I had this great thought stuck in my head thanks to one of the judges I was on the panel with. He spoke of this quaint little spot across from the Downingtown train station that had amazingly fresh food and a stellar beer list that is constantly rotating. To me that sounding like a wonderful way to end our day with a nice meal, good brew and some fresh content for you. Station Taproom opened in 2010 by owner Sean McGettigan with an idea to serve spectacularly fresh food and a nice list of craft beer. Continue reading “STATION TAP ROOM”

February 13, 2013November 15, 2014

VICTORY CHILI CHALLENGE PART II

Once a year Victory holds a challenge that pits employee against employee in an all battle of who can make the best chili. If you recall last year I was tapped to join a panel of judges for the chili challenge and since I did such a fine job they invited me back for another round, with out hesitation I jumped at the chance. Continue reading “VICTORY CHILI CHALLENGE PART II”

February 8, 2013November 15, 2014

BEER DINNER WITH GARRET OLIVER

Beer dinners are on the rise, it seems like more and more bars and restaurants are putting them on with some of our countries finest craft breweries. Back in December we attended a very special beer dinner at one our favorite restaurants, Mohawk House. I say it was a special beer dinner because the brewery being featured was Brooklyn Brewery. As you all know, their brewmaster Garrett Oliver is world renowned both as a beer maker and author of books such The Brewmasters Table and The Oxford Companion To Beer. He does about 200 beer dinners a year and it was a real treat to sit down and talk with him about the marriage of food and beer. Enjoy this short film as we interview Mohawk House employees Peter Sudol and Executive Chef Ken Salmon as well as Mike Ferry from Brooklyn Brewery and of course Garrett Oliver.

Brooklyn Brewery
Mohawk House

-Brian

January 17, 2013November 15, 2014

DC BRAU THE CITIZEN

I recently came across a can of DC Brau‘s The Citizen from our good friend Wes over at Mussel Bar in Atlantic City. Coming off a strong Belgian kick from drinking pales and saisons at the restaurant, The Citizen seemed like the perfect way to get my last fix for the day. Continue reading “DC BRAU THE CITIZEN”