Showing posts with label WithVik. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

An Ode to Brouwer’s


Beer Heaven
Recent weather has been unusually warm in Seattle and I decided to take advantage this past weekend by riding my bike to my favorite beer spot –Brouwer’s Café, located in the heart of Fremont.  Brouwer’s is an authentic Belgian pub that has more than 50 hard-to-find beers on tap, another 50+ beers in bottle and dozens of different whiskey options, all complemented by a small but delicious menu (including a killer lamb burger). 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Pear Flower Cocktail

julibox


For my birthday this year, my wonderful sister gave me a three-month subscription to Julibox, a cocktail subscription service that describes itself as a “passport to cocktail discovery.” Each month I receive a boozy bundle of joy that includes spirits, mixers and detailed instructions for two servings of two different cocktails (so four drinks total). This month’s selection featured St. Germain, a French elderflower liquor, paired separately with pear vodka and white rum.

This month’s first selection is the Pear Flower, a refreshing (and simple) combination of equal parts Grey Goose La Poire and St. Germain, lemon juice and soda water. Putting it together took all of a minute – I dumped the individually wrapped bottles of vodka and St. Germain in a shaker added fresh lemon juice and ice, and shook until chilled. I strained the drink into a Collins glass filled with ice, topped with sparkling water, and started drinking.


I’ve received two Julibox shipments so far, and I’m very impressed by the creative recipes, top-shelf liquors, quality packaging and overall fun factor it offers. I don’t spend as much time as I used to in Seattle’s speakeasies, so Julibox is a great way to satisfy my cravings for creative and high quality cocktails. I’m looking forward to next month’s Kentucky Derby-influenced selection featuring bourbon!


Thursday, January 26, 2012

BBQ. Beer. Bourbon. Ballard. Brother.











Bitterroot promised to open their doors last week come snow or freezing rain and they did not disappoint. Just three days after opening, we were lucky to snag a table for 11 to celebrate Vik's 30th Birthday.

Our service was amazingly friendly, the drinks were delicious and the BBQ was great too. But the real winner? Pulled Pork Nachos.... the next morning after this meal I woke up still full and craving nachos.

In fact, I enjoyed myself so much that I am coming back tonight bringing a different group of friends.

It may only be the early days, but having only been opened for 3 days I see nothing but promise in Bitterroot's future.

Nachos anyone?

JUDGE FREE ZONE // If you visit Bitterroot, I highly recommend
Drink:
Apricot Cider
Birch Tree Buck
Eat:
Pulled Pork Nachos
Mac N Cheese
Jalepeno fritters
Pulled Pork Sandwich (with Pretzel roll, yumm!) and sub side with Cheese Grits.

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