Guava Soda @ World Market

Bundaberg Guava Sparkling Soda

We’re fans of just about all things guava.  And, we were drawn to the gorgeous pinky peach color of this soda.  We weren’t disappointed.  This is guava in a bottle with a nice bit of fizz.  The one downside?  It is super sweet.  That’s ok.  We’ll [...]

Boylan Bridge Brewpub -- Raleigh

Boylan Bridge Brewpub

Beer Tasting

Boylan Bridge’s Bruno Bitter and Pullman Porter were two clear favorites.

Slivered Duck Reuben

It was fine.  Good fixin’s were buried under two utterly ordinary ho-hum slices of bread.

Boylan Bridge Brewpub
201 South Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, [...]

Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub

Wild Heaven Escaton & Cream Soda

Wild Heaven Escaton, a Belgian-style quadrupel ale (10.5%) aged on pinot noir chips is currently available in only a handful of restaurants in Atlanta and Athens.  We enjoyed the rich flavor that reminded us of a fine tawny port with hints of vanilla, oak [...]

HD1

HD1… A Haute Doggery

New Fashion
(Knob Creek Bourbon, Muddled Blackberries, Bitters, Soda & A Twist of Lemon)

…And A Honey Brown Lager

Our First Meal

Fried Chicken Livers & Hot Sauce

It’s true.  These are losing a bit of their [...]

Virgil's Root Beer

Virgil’s Root Beer (And Stevia Sweetened Zero)

In search of the best root beer…

Virgil’s microbrewed root beer is a serious contender.  Seriously.  With a long list of  natural spices, including sweet birch, vanilla, anise, licorice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, molasses, cassia oil, wintergreen and balsam oil, this incredible [...]

Kombucha

Multi-Green Kombucha

It looks a bit like New York City sewer water might after the Zombie Apocalypse.  But, after a sip or two it’s oddly addictive and “interesting”.  There’s a seriously sharp, vinegary bite.  And, there’s quite a bit of harsh IN YOUR FACE (and tickle your nose) super-carbonation that [...]

Double Zero Napoletana, Another Visit

Amaretto Sour

One Of The Special Daily Cocktails
(Slick Nero?  Or, was it Sly Nero?)

Arancini

Lemon saffron risotto croquettes with Scamorza and two sauces, we would have rather seen a little salad of bitter greens on top.  A salad of rocket and basil [...]

Pure Taqueria

Peach Mojito

Sangria Rojo

Tostadas & Guac

Topped with Pico de Gallo

House Chips & Salsa

Jaiba Fritters
(Crab Fritters)

Topped with Habanero Mayo, Chipotle Mayo, Queso Fresco & Sweet Chili Sauce

Tasty [...]

Big Tex Cantina

Fresh Watermelon Margarita

It was nice to see some Fox Bros BBQ favorites finding their way over to the new place.

Tangy Salsa & Toasty Chips

Fried Avocado Taco with Jalapeno Relish

Finely ground corn chips (Fritos) make a super crispy coating for [...]

H&F Bottle Shop

Barolo Chinato
(Antica Ricetta di Giulio Cocchi)

This Barolo Chinato was an instant grab.  Instant Win.  Cocchi Barolo Chinato makes a lovely after-dinner digestif to sip… as well as a delicious addition to many cocktails.  The sharp (yet well-rounded) bite it adds can make a great cocktail even better.  Or, it [...]