Today I had lunch at Frita Batidos and it was amazing! Run by Chef Eve Aronoff, who is also the chef of 'Eve' and was a Top Chef contestant, Frita Batidos is a Cuban/Latino inspired casual dining experience. The restaurant features ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, great service, a clean modern appearance, and cuban and latin inspired food and drinks.
5.06.2010
Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA - 12.00% ABV
YoYo-Rating: A-
This is a nice and rich beer. It's tasty and well balanced, nothing really over powers anything. At 13.6% you can imagine that it's gonna grab you, and it does. But only in a good way, the way you want to be grabbed after having a couple of your favorites down at the pub.
It pours into a glass a nice dark amber with a dense dark tan head. It has flavors of citruse and a dark malty way along with it. The crispness of the hops is still there, all mixing to provide your taste buds a contrast of flavors and tones. Very heady.
Very Enjoyable and would buy again.
5.04.2010
The Jerk Pit
Went to the Jerk Pit for lunch with coworkers...
It was exceptional (under new management). I had chicken leg quarters with veggies and red beans and rice. All made from scratch and authentic (and had a Ting to drink). - Chef is from Negril and knew Carl (who own's the ital restaraunt next to "De Bus") - He over heard us talking about our trips to the island and came and talked to us. Very Irie! http://www.irierestaurant.com/
It was exceptional (under new management). I had chicken leg quarters with veggies and red beans and rice. All made from scratch and authentic (and had a Ting to drink). - Chef is from Negril and knew Carl (who own's the ital restaraunt next to "De Bus") - He over heard us talking about our trips to the island and came and talked to us. Very Irie! http://www.irierestaurant.com/
5.03.2010
Diabolical IPA - North Peak Brewing Company - 6.66% ABV
Beer Advocate Rating: B-
YoYo-Rating: B+
I poured the beer in a pint glass and it had a nice two finger head. It's a nice amber color with a hoppy aroma. The beer itself is more on the hop side, and not the most balanced, but that's okay in my book. I enjoy a bitter, citrusy beer and Diabolical delivers. It has a hard edge, and almost a slight metallic hint from the hops, but not necessarily in a bad way. If you like a nice balanced IPA, then this is not your beer. If you like it sharp, then your glass is full of win. After taste is pleasant, leaving a hoppy bouquet for your taste buds.
Enjoyable and would buy again.
North Peak Brewing Company
YoYo-Rating: B+
I poured the beer in a pint glass and it had a nice two finger head. It's a nice amber color with a hoppy aroma. The beer itself is more on the hop side, and not the most balanced, but that's okay in my book. I enjoy a bitter, citrusy beer and Diabolical delivers. It has a hard edge, and almost a slight metallic hint from the hops, but not necessarily in a bad way. If you like a nice balanced IPA, then this is not your beer. If you like it sharp, then your glass is full of win. After taste is pleasant, leaving a hoppy bouquet for your taste buds.
Enjoyable and would buy again.
North Peak Brewing Company
3.30.2010
Current Snapshot of my Phone
Hardware: Motorola Cliq
O/S Build: Handler 1.5
Morph: Ultimate Cliq
Applications Visit links from Android device
AndChat - IRC client
AndExplorer - File Explorer / Zip Utility
ApkInstaller - Install APK from SD card
Barcode Scanner - Scan QR Codes
Brightness Level Widget - Widget to toggle screen brightness
Handcent SMS - Text Messaging Replacement
Gmail Unread Count - Unread Gmail Count Widget
Metamorph* - UI Modification Application
My Tracks - GPS Activity Tracking
Phonalyzer - Analyzes Call and Text Usage
TTS Service Extended - Text to Speech Library
Titanium Backup* - Backup Apps and Data for Recovery Wipes
Voice Recorder - Record Audio
WiFinder - Monitor WiFi Networks
* = requires root
This list is mostly for my benefit so that when I load a new ROM I know which apps I had. Need to figure out how to export the Handcent configuration settings.
O/S Build: Handler 1.5
Morph: Ultimate Cliq
Applications Visit links from Android device
AndChat - IRC client
AndExplorer - File Explorer / Zip Utility
ApkInstaller - Install APK from SD card
Barcode Scanner - Scan QR Codes
Brightness Level Widget - Widget to toggle screen brightness
Handcent SMS - Text Messaging Replacement
Gmail Unread Count - Unread Gmail Count Widget
Metamorph* - UI Modification Application
My Tracks - GPS Activity Tracking
Phonalyzer - Analyzes Call and Text Usage
TTS Service Extended - Text to Speech Library
Titanium Backup* - Backup Apps and Data for Recovery Wipes
Voice Recorder - Record Audio
WiFinder - Monitor WiFi Networks
* = requires root
This list is mostly for my benefit so that when I load a new ROM I know which apps I had. Need to figure out how to export the Handcent configuration settings.
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