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I first had a Weaver Hollow beer at an event its founder and brewer, Luke Fuhrman, did at As Is, which is in my opinion 1B as far as beer bars go in NYC. I’m just going to keep sneaking in recommendations within recommendations: Rec-ception. 1A is Tørst, where Luke also does events and releases. What makes Fuhrman’s beers special is that they’re very small batch and left somewhat to chance with the unpredictability of fermentation yields. He uses well-water and his own proprietary yeast blend, forgoing industry standards that tend to make beer taste like boring ol’ beer. He’s well versed in farm ales (saisons), though he avoids simple classifications. Seek out a bottle of anything of his or, like other city folk do, make the drive out to Andes on a weekend he’s releasing bottles and see how special his beer is for yourself.
Dec 22, 2020
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.. delightful drop and goes well with chicken pot pie on a rainy night (or any night), if you’re into not overly-hopped hazy-wannabe ales. Honest. It’s good. Brewery gets Sonoma plus points too.
Feb 5, 2024
i had a few of these greek beers back in massachusetts and want more. it’s basically just a lager but a good one made by my people and it has a cool pull tab thing for the cap
where can i get in nyc
Jan 5, 2024
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If you have some disposable income, or something to celebrate, or, like me, you enjoy spending money on good food, Rezdora at 27 East 20th Street in Manhattan is a must. It received Three Stars from The New York Times and was opened by Chef Stefano Secchi. Perhaps his name isn’t familiar but if you’ve watched Chef’s Table (count that as another massive recommendation from me), episode one features Massimo Battura and his world renowned restaurant, Osteria Francescana--of which Secchi is an alum. Dishes you can’t miss: Gnocco Fritto, Anolini di Parma and “Cow Grazing in Emilia Romagna.” Save room for the Tiramisu or Torta d’Oliva.
Dec 22, 2020
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While Land of Talk, the project of singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell, has not made a bad song, 2010’s Cloak and Cipher is my favorite album from their catalogue. I’ve found that the coolest bands defy genre conventions and that’s true in Land of Talk’s case. Is it Indie Rock? Is it Emo? Who gives a shit. Quarry Hymns is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard and I listen to a lot of music. They’re also flawless live.
Dec 22, 2020
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Eric Weinstein might be the smartest person with a podcast. I’m really not a podcast person (too many people think their voices need to be heard) but the sheer range of topics he can cover with authority is out of control. He’s a polymath in the truest sense. Guests include Werner Herzog, Bret Easton Ellis, Andrew Yang, Ashley Matthews (aka pornstar Riley Reid), Kai Lenny, Sir Roger Penrose… the list goes on. My favorites are #17 with Anna Khachiyan of Red Scare and #27 with Daniel Schmachtenberger, a “neurohacker” you’ve certainly never heard of but trust me here.
Dec 22, 2020