tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19628373881452097372011-07-07T19:38:40.008-07:00<b>My Favorite Things.</b>BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-10656018882676581062009-06-15T06:25:00.000-07:002009-06-15T07:40:19.976-07:00

One of my all time favorite places to buy beer is Trader Joe's. They have a pretty decent selection of micros with many labels you cannot easily find elsewhere, it is one of maybe three grocers in Massachusetts where you can actually buy beer (we have some really bogus alcohol laws in this state, but that is for another post), and just like their wine and food, it is cheap, cheap, cheap. So

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861903398443953083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-29648476317810098092009-05-17T17:38:00.000-07:002009-05-17T18:19:52.591-07:00

OK guys, this is a big deal for me. When asked what my favorite beer is (an impossible task, no doubt) I usually respond with one in particular - Fat Tire. I'm not quite sure where to begin with what makes this beer so special. The taste? The history? The craft brewers responsible for it? Maybe I'll start with the personal aspect first.Beer, like anything in one's life, allows you to make a

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-36568222592859175402009-04-10T08:27:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:05:03.698-07:00

First off, we must acknowledge that the inclusion of a wrap in the sandwich category is controversial to say the least. Men have gone to war over more trivial disputes. But I respect the man behind the keyboard as, while I have not partaken in said wrap below, I have enjoyed the delicacies that Palani Drive has to offer, and I will give credit where credit is due. It is a hotbed of tasty

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Look, other people on this blog might tell you there is something of merit North of the Mason-Dixon line. Don't listen. He's probably drunk from spending too much time at a Red Sox game, or maybe hanging out with Good Will Hunting. The truth is, the Commonwealth of Virginia is awesome for the following reasons:Nudity and murders on our state flag James Madison University Delicious sandwiches

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-82304119771297438962009-04-05T18:46:00.000-07:002009-04-05T20:14:43.862-07:00

Anyone out there not so much a fan of classic Sam Adams Lager?  I have to say that I never was much of one myself for quite some time, and I am not sure what my long time aversion was.  I think that I had it for the first time years and years ago when my beer palate was that of an infant and chances are the hop assault (relative to keg Natty) turned me off, and I just never gave it a second shot.

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861903398443953083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-61634968228117899322009-04-03T09:19:00.000-07:002009-04-03T09:38:23.590-07:00

Greetings, fellow fans of beer, sandwiches, and BK. I have been begging BK for years to let me write on this blog and he finally has caved. (Ok, so I asked him for the first time about 7 minutes ago, but I wanted to make this occasion seem a little more like the culmination of ages of perseverance.) It seems as though Bryan has been a little behind...ahem, 6 months...so I wanted to help out.

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I know a lot of you might be thinking "Wow, BK had so much fun at Oktoberfest that he drank himself into a coma. This is the only reason why he would let us down and not post for months! He would never just get lazy and stop posting to his blog that I love so much!"Well, I'm here with good news! Through the miracle of modern medicine* I have been revived from my ethanol-induced inebriation and am

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-80527629738975559402008-09-15T17:12:00.001-07:002008-09-15T17:39:33.251-07:00

This is the time of the year all young men dream of. When the air turns crisp, the leaves change color, and BEER FLOWS LIKE WINE. Yes, that's right, it's time for a fest. Oktoberfest!To welcome this wonderful time into being, most breweries release seasonal beers that capture the spirit and aroma of the greatest beer festival in the world. You may have just thought to yourself: sweaty men in

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-34187195604930697412008-08-31T18:54:00.000-07:002008-08-31T19:32:10.743-07:00

Hey there, you. It's been a long time. Too long. I think a break did us good. I hope you didn't see any other sandwich or beer related blogs while I was away!So I have been thinking a lot of beer lately. I was put onto a very interesting article by a friend. In the article, Edward McClelland explains what the purchase of Budweiser by InBev means to American brewing. Specifically, he

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-13181980438339667792008-04-05T18:57:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:33:45.465-08:00

This beer comes highly recommended to me from my cousin's husband Eric in Michigan. As I understand it, Eric keeps a full keg on tap in the basement all summer long. I am definitely very jealous of having a keg in the house. Once I have a house of my own, I would like to make a kegerator an integral part if it. Maybe I can make a full service sandwich shop in my basement!? A man can dream...

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-61123462480936676022008-03-31T18:26:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:33:45.622-08:00

So, on my recent honeymoon to Portland, I took it upon myself to try the fruits of the land up North. Great seafood abounds in Portland, and I wanted to try a bit of everything. Let me elaborate...Today's SandwichOld Port Sandwich Shop's Crab WrapCrab MeatMayoSproutsTomatoLettuceSpinach WrapThis sandwich was a dream. I love crab steamed and in cake form, so it was not surprising that I liked

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-79995800947940829032008-03-27T15:44:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:33:45.700-08:00

Hello blagoblag! I'm back from a three week hiatus. It turns out gettin' hitched will take a lot out of a guy. There are plenty of beers, and even more sandwiches to be talked about, so here we go!Today's beer was a gift from a friend. While I generally do not trust Jonathan when he tells me to drink things (especially after I won a dollar drinking the beer we brewed ourselves... WORST DOLLAR

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-71421418774234508392008-03-04T18:59:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:45.841-08:00

With tonight's inclement weather, tonight's beer is fitting. A tempest rages outside! Beware! Another tree branch fell in our yard, luckily it missed our sweet new firebowl! Amid this ominous setting I poured out a nice cold beverage to hunker down and cry weather the storm.Today's BeerStarr Hill Dark Starr StoutToday's beer comes to us from the distant land of upturned collars and quality

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-58297506398039575342008-03-03T17:47:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.156-08:00

C'mon kiddies! Gather 'round! Let me tell you a wonderful tale about sandwiches! And if you're very good, perhaps a beer too!Yesterday was a grand day! The lady and I had tickets to see Regina Spektor at Toad's Place, so I had to get my sandwich on in a hurry. Since we had just finished bowling (yeah, I got a 48, beat that, internet!) at Short Pump we decided to stop at Arby's. Usually, I

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-83363330648541911942008-02-27T17:08:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.334-08:00

After a long day, I had a surprise waiting for me on my doorstep. My early "wedding" present finally arrived, and let me tell you, it is AMAZING. To celebrate, I indulged in a new beer. Purchased from Total Wine a few weeks ago, this tasty brew hit the spot.Today's BeerTwo Hearted AleTwo Hearted Ale is one of Bell Brewing Company's IPAs. For about three months last year I went hopcrazy and

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-40889728832910767842008-02-26T16:23:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.396-08:00

Today's sandwich is a passport to a land where my wedding is final and done. A taste vacation, if you will, that lets me escape the all encompassing vortex that is planning a wedding. Not even really planning a wedding, just listening to someone complain about planning a wedding. Good thing this sandwich ripped me away for a second. As for today's beer, I will likely be drinking them too fast

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-21703968012010829602008-02-20T16:18:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.641-08:00

Today's sandwich is in honor of Castro stepping down. As for today's beer... well it is in honor of Cuba's reputation of human rights violations. I certainly feel like I spent a lifetime in hell when I was drinking it...Today's SandwichGrilled Cuban SandwichSliced hamRoast pork Swiss cheesePickle Mustard sauce ColeslawHoagie roll The sandwich featured today is the Grilled Cuban Sandwich. I was

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-15667088109849849922008-02-18T18:30:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.782-08:00

In honor of Spring's unexpected arrival, I tried a new beer today. It was a delicious hay-colored Asahi Super Dry lager. Man, I needed it too; today I spent an hour and a half with our fabulous wedding event coordinator. Men: beware. If you ever get asked to go along with your fiancée to help with the table arrangements and final wedding preparations, get out of it! Seriously. Like, cut off

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-89051475953212971602008-02-14T18:10:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:46.898-08:00

Here is the first installment of the "beer" portion of this blog. If you notice spelling errors, it's because I had many more after this one. This was found at Total Wine on Broad St here in Richmond. For those that don't know, I freaking love beer. I have tried brewing it several times; however it has never really worked out. In fact, the first beer I made was probably poisonous; I drank it

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-52051599293826207972008-02-13T18:27:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:33:47.167-08:00

Today we have a wonderful surprise for my blogulating audience! It's a Friday miracle, you get to hear about both a SANDWICH and a BEER. Finally I'm living up to the title of this thing!Originally I was going to write a post about a sandwich I got from Coppola's deli here in Richmond; however I ate it without taking a picture. Oops! It's better that I don't write about that one though,

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-34953054459165606162008-02-12T05:13:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:47.377-08:00

Ugh, today’s sandwich was a tough one. It is very rare that I detest a sandwich, but I have totally found my worst sandwich enemy. Remember how a few days ago I said “I have run the gamut as far as sandwiches at work go”. Yeah, I found the nadir today. This monstrosity was 90% cabbage and 10% everything else (Margin = 9%). I don’t even really like cabbage! Anyway, here is a picture of my

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-442322903169659822008-02-11T18:03:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:47.462-08:00

Today’s sandwich comes to you from far away land in the New World. I had a two hour layover in Hotlanta, which gave me just enough time to reward myself for not going crazy in the large crowd of roaming travelers. I needed something quick, because I had to catch my next flight to Las Vegas. Of course, a sandwich was the first thing I thought of.Something funny happened while I was waiting to

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-9396561540207982822008-02-07T08:47:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:47.590-08:00

Hello again everyone, today's sandwich is an ingenious adaptation of an old favorite from my employer’s cafeteria. I have run the gamut as far as sandwiches at work go. Some of them are decent (like today’s gem), while some of them are lackluster at best. The first time I decided to order this one was after watching the sandwich artisan behind the counter craft a meticulous and delicious

BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388030555824624851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962837388145209737.post-27818687221133779402008-02-06T18:18:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:33:47.725-08:00

Greetings Blog-o-verse!Welcome to the new home of everything I know, feel, and think about sandwiches and beers. Initially this site would be solely dedicated to sandwiches; however I was despondent to learn that the URL sandwiches.blogspot.com was taken. So I decided that I needed to add something more to my new venture. That’s right, beer!So to start things off, let me tell you about

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