electoral interlude, with beer and cheese
On a serious note: it's been a nasty few weeks in Democratic primary-land. Michelle Goldberg says some things I agree with (on feminism and the primary race). So does Keith Olbermann (on Geraldine Ferraro's appalling comments).
And on a more frivolous (but tasty!) note: I am amused by the proliferation of candidate-related consumables. A few weeks ago, at a cozy wine bar in Hell's Kitchen, I had the opportunity to sample a cow's cheese called "Barick Obama" from Lazy Lady Farms in Vermont. It was very tasty, and I was pleased to see the candidate prevail in that state's primary soon after. Lazy Lady Farms apparently also produces a goat cheese called "Tomme De Lay" but there's no way anything named after that dude is coming close to my mouth.
Drinking in my favorite bar back in Brooklyn the other night, I was delighted to discover that Sixpoint Craft Ales (my favorite local brewery; I recommend especially their Brownstone, Sweet Action, and Bengal Tiger IPA) has introduced an Obama tribute beer. And every time you drink a pint of it at Pacific Standard, they'll donate a dollar to the campaign. Quoth their blog (of course my favorite bar would have a blog):
nb: I can't say enough good things about Pacific Standard, which opened a few months back and is run by Jon and John, two twentysomething Berkeley grads. It hearkens back to all the wonderful laid-back Seattle pubs of my youth, and serves delicious microbrews from both sides of the country at very reasonable prices. There are poetry readings and cheese nights and a dartboard and bookshelves laden with interesting things, which you can borrow if you're a member of the Frequent Drinker's Program (you should be). And the bathrooms subvert traditional gender binaries, being instead labeled "Atlantic" and "Pacific." What's not to love?
And on a more frivolous (but tasty!) note: I am amused by the proliferation of candidate-related consumables. A few weeks ago, at a cozy wine bar in Hell's Kitchen, I had the opportunity to sample a cow's cheese called "Barick Obama" from Lazy Lady Farms in Vermont. It was very tasty, and I was pleased to see the candidate prevail in that state's primary soon after. Lazy Lady Farms apparently also produces a goat cheese called "Tomme De Lay" but there's no way anything named after that dude is coming close to my mouth.
Drinking in my favorite bar back in Brooklyn the other night, I was delighted to discover that Sixpoint Craft Ales (my favorite local brewery; I recommend especially their Brownstone, Sweet Action, and Bengal Tiger IPA) has introduced an Obama tribute beer. And every time you drink a pint of it at Pacific Standard, they'll donate a dollar to the campaign. Quoth their blog (of course my favorite bar would have a blog):
Just a few minutes ago, we got our shipment of Sixpoint's Hop Obama, a Barack Obama tribute beer. It's made with five different types of Crystal malts, and three hop varieties from the Pacific Northwest--a diverse collection of different strains, just like the man himself. It's a mixed style (of course), packing a big hop and malt punch, and checking in at a reasonable 5.2% ABV. I can't give you a fuller description at this point, but this beer isn't about details--this beer is about hope and a rejection of beer as usual.And I can testify that it is, indeed, delicious. My companion, being a contrary sort, insisted on drinking the Chelsea Sunset Red Ale instead, but the Hop Obama was clearly more inspiring. If you are in NY or MA, keep an eye out for a cask at your local microbrew joint.
nb: I can't say enough good things about Pacific Standard, which opened a few months back and is run by Jon and John, two twentysomething Berkeley grads. It hearkens back to all the wonderful laid-back Seattle pubs of my youth, and serves delicious microbrews from both sides of the country at very reasonable prices. There are poetry readings and cheese nights and a dartboard and bookshelves laden with interesting things, which you can borrow if you're a member of the Frequent Drinker's Program (you should be). And the bathrooms subvert traditional gender binaries, being instead labeled "Atlantic" and "Pacific." What's not to love?
posted by kitabet at 5:16 PM
3 Comments:
I take your recommendation of Pacific Standard to heart.
Apart from all its hybrid qualities, I also recognize that, relative to my position in Eastern Standard, its always in the future, Welcoming, and well nigh inevitable.
Was that at Kashkaval?
amitava, I would tend to think of you as being located in a distinctly Eastern Nonstandard. But if you do make it to Brooklyn this summer, we must put the recommendation into practice: it is indeed welcoming, and hopefully inevitable.
tamasha, no, it was Casellula, but I'm very fond of Kashkaval as well. They sell coffee from my favorite Istanbul coffee-roaster, and several of my colleagues are lured by the balkan goodies too.
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