December 28, 2006
Bistro Belgique Gourmande Under New Management
I’ve enjoyed several meals and even more Belgian imports at Bistro Belgique Gourmande in Occoquan, VA over the past couple of years. The original owners were a great older couple from Belgium that new how to make you feel welcome, as if you were sitting down to their own kitchen table for a warm meal, [...]
December 20, 2006
Local Selection Dilemma
Finding good beers is never an easy process, but it shouldn’t be that hard either. In the Warrenton, VA area there are two places that I know of off the top of my head where I can purchase a good craft beer. Unfortunately, the closest Total Wine is a good 30 minute drive away with [...]
December 7, 2006
The Million Dollar Desert Island Question
You’ve probably seen these sorts of lists so many times that I’m sure you’re just as sick of them as I am. But that, however, is not going to stop me from asking my own “deserted island” question. Our story begins several hours after your new Broward 160′ Tri-Deck Motor Yacht has gone down in [...]
December 7, 2006
Jim Koch Doesn’t Like Me Anymore
Jim Koch, the maker of Sam Adams, and I used to get along so well. I’ve purchased and enjoyed a good number of the beers his company has to offer. Hell, I even plead his case when it comes to Sam Adams Light. Earlier this month, my wife was kind enough to pick up the [...]
