Category Archives: The Good Life
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday I was in a foul mood. I was a grumpy parent, a crabby spouse and a surly boss. Not quite as bad as Kevin Spacey in Swimming With Sharks (favorite clip here) but pretty close. I’m not sure what my … Continue reading
Filed under Food, The Good Life
Knob Hall Winery
This past weekend I had an opportunity to visit Knob Hall Winery. Located in North Western Washington County, the owner, Dick Seibert, has taken 30 acres of his 200 acre family farm and planted a number of different varieties of … Continue reading
Filed under The Good Life, Wine
Third Thursday in November
The third thursday in November is tomorrow and that means beaujolais nouveau. Loyal reader(s) will know my conflicted feelings on the issue. As usual I will sample some and let you know. I am not aware of any special festivities planned for the … Continue reading
Filed under The Good Life, Wine
VOLT ink party
Got an email from VOLT. They’re having a party at Harry Grove stadium next Tuesday the 18th: Please join the Voltaggio Brothers for an action packed night at the Harry Grove Stadium – Home of the Frederick Keys Baseball Team … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Restaurant- misc., The Good Life
Beer- Breckenridge Brewery
Had a Breckenridge Brewery Vanilla Porter this weekend. I thought it was awesome. Not really a food beer, too distinctive in its flavor, and probably too heavy for the weather we are having around here now, but in front of a … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, The Good Life
Voltaggio, Flying Dog & New Restaurant?
Excellent front page article in today’s Frederick News Post. Talks about Bryan Voltaggio’s collaboration on a new brew with Flying Dog Brewery: Backyard Ale. The beer is designed to go with “smoked and barbecued foods.” Downside is that FNP says it goes for $5 … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, Restaurant- misc., The Good Life
Frederick Beer Week
Frederick Beer Week starts today. Word is that the beer judging class is sold out, but there are still tickets for the grand finale fest on Saturday. Anyone doing anything?
Filed under Booze, The Good Life
West Frederick Farmer’s Market
Reminder:- the West Frederick Farmer’s Market kicks off its 2011 season this Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 am. It is at the same location (110 Baughman’s Lane (Potomac Physicians Parking Lot), Frederick, MD 21702) as it has been in past … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Stores, The Good Life
Frederick Beer Week
The inaugural Frederick Beer Week is set for May 10th through the 14th. Check out their website for more details. The grand finale beer fest looks great. My only complaint? Should be a month long!
Filed under Booze, The Good Life
