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Food Service Warrior: Behind the Scenes

Jeremy Hunter January 1, 2008

A lot goes on behind the scenes of every restaurant. There are many hard working people who put your dinner together, from the chef to the server to the dishwasher. It can be difficult and thankless, but for us food

Smoking 101, or How to Smoke a Cigar Without Looking Like an Idiot

John Larkin January 1, 2008

Cigars are supposed to be a fun, relaxing pastime enjoyed by people from all walks of life. But whether you read the Robb Report or Maxim, you should know a few simple rules that won’t leave you looking foolish in

Valentine’s Day: A Day for Beer

Brent Udron January 1, 2008

Cynics and singles bash Valentine’s Day by calling it a “Hallmark Holiday”. Men loath the pressure of buying the correct size lingerie, securing dinner reservations and sending flowers to their significant other’s work. Valentine’s Day usually gets condensed to a

Spring into Beer!

Brent Udron January 1, 2008

Not surprisingly, beer consumption peaks during the heat of summer; with an abundance of outdoor, beer-friendly activities. A cold beer is the perfect teammate for a baseball game, and the ideal drink for picnics or post-yard work refreshment. When autumn

Mysterious Absinthe

Steph Totten January 1, 2008

When you hear the word “absinthe” what do you think of? Most likely you picture a sunken, mentally unstable man with long greasy hair and a wild eyed look hunched over a glass of green, hallucination-inducing potion. While the myth

Winter Reds

Steph Totten January 1, 2008

Summer is lovely. It’s warm outside, and the perfect time to enjoy a crisp, refreshing glass of white wine. In the middle of winter, many yearn for the long days of summer. True, winter may be cold and dark, but

Sauvignon Blanc – Better than Chardonnay in Wine Food Pairings?

John Fischer January 1, 2008

Sauvignon Blanc has long been regarded as a second class wine, being continually outflanked by Chardonnay – a situation that remains to this day. However, Sauvignon Blanc has in recent times experienced an increase in popularity. It is crisp, refreshing,