I'm bringing this back from the compost heap.
Check back later this week for some updates!
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Drinking Around the World - Disney
Canada - Labatt Blue
England - Bass
France - Kronenberg
Morrocco - Casa Beer
Japan - Kirin
American - Sam Adams
Italy - Moretti
Germany - Redeberger Pilsner
China - Tsing Tao
Norway - Carlsberg
Mexico - Dos Equis
Challenge Completed 9/21/11
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor, Chestertown NY
I just got back from my vacation in the Adirondacks that I take every August. I felt that I would be remiss to pass up an opportunity to talk about my favorite restaurant up there. In a small town named Chestertown, NY, is the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor which has existed in two different incarnations. They moved to their current location a few years ago, which is in an old school house. The dining room is on the first floor, and there is a little store upstairs with Adirondack themed goods such as clothing and books. It used to be located two blocks down in a larger building, with both the restaurant and the store on the same floor. Although smaller, their newer digs are much more appealing.
Oddly enough, with a name like Main Street Ice Cream Parlor, the ice cream is pretty mediocre. With very good soft serve available through most of the Adirondacks, hard Hershey's ice cream is hardly a thrill. What they do well are their soups and sandwiches. Everything is made from scratch, and they have supposedly won awards for their soups and chili. The sandwiches are made with Boar's Head meats and their own dressings. The marvel pictured below is the Adirondacker, my personal favorite. It is corned beef, onions, tomatoes, and swiss cheese on marbled rye with their own horseradish mayo. In my book, nothing beats a well made sandwich, and Main Street is more than capable in rising to the challenge. If you every happen to find yourself in the southern part of the Adirondack park, do yourself a favor and stop in.
Go There:
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant
6339 Main Street
Chestertown, NY
(518) 494-7940
Oddly enough, with a name like Main Street Ice Cream Parlor, the ice cream is pretty mediocre. With very good soft serve available through most of the Adirondacks, hard Hershey's ice cream is hardly a thrill. What they do well are their soups and sandwiches. Everything is made from scratch, and they have supposedly won awards for their soups and chili. The sandwiches are made with Boar's Head meats and their own dressings. The marvel pictured below is the Adirondacker, my personal favorite. It is corned beef, onions, tomatoes, and swiss cheese on marbled rye with their own horseradish mayo. In my book, nothing beats a well made sandwich, and Main Street is more than capable in rising to the challenge. If you every happen to find yourself in the southern part of the Adirondack park, do yourself a favor and stop in.
Go There:
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant
6339 Main Street
Chestertown, NY
(518) 494-7940
Monday, August 8, 2011
In search of...Lox Sammies
I wanted to add a new type of post to this blog, as I'm sure everyone has one or two of these floating around in their noggins.
People get cravings. Some of them are random, and some of them are more common; like pickles and peanut butter. Well, maybe you have to be pregnant to like that...or be my dad...
Anywho...
Sometimes these cravings are generated by chance when you try something you've never had before.
For instance, I felt brave one morning while standing in line at a local bakery/breakfast joint down the street from where I used to work. I was trying to make my selection when I came across Nova Lox and Cream Cheese on a bagel at the bottom of the menu. I've always heard about it, but never tried it. I confessed to the girl taking my order that I had never had Lox before, so I'm not sure what typically accompanies the fish and cream cheese on the bagel. She told me that most people ask for the sandwich with sliced tomato, onions and capers. Still feeling brave, I told her to make me a Lox sandwich, just as she had described it.
Shortly afterwards, I left with my breakfast baggy.
I got to my office, opened my baggy and was hit in the face with a delicious combination of smells.
I proceeded to eat the bagel and I've been hooked ever since then.
Recently, I've been to Lox, Stock and Bagels, and Reuben's. Both in West Hartford, and both have their own style of Lox sandwich.
Now, remember my first post? What was the title? Keep that in mind.
Personally, I think the Lox itself at Reuben's was the best I've had yet. However, Lox, Stock and Bagels had the best overall sandwich.
Needless to say, I'm still in search of the best of both worlds.
People get cravings. Some of them are random, and some of them are more common; like pickles and peanut butter. Well, maybe you have to be pregnant to like that...or be my dad...
Anywho...
Sometimes these cravings are generated by chance when you try something you've never had before.
For instance, I felt brave one morning while standing in line at a local bakery/breakfast joint down the street from where I used to work. I was trying to make my selection when I came across Nova Lox and Cream Cheese on a bagel at the bottom of the menu. I've always heard about it, but never tried it. I confessed to the girl taking my order that I had never had Lox before, so I'm not sure what typically accompanies the fish and cream cheese on the bagel. She told me that most people ask for the sandwich with sliced tomato, onions and capers. Still feeling brave, I told her to make me a Lox sandwich, just as she had described it.
Shortly afterwards, I left with my breakfast baggy.
I got to my office, opened my baggy and was hit in the face with a delicious combination of smells.
I proceeded to eat the bagel and I've been hooked ever since then.
Recently, I've been to Lox, Stock and Bagels, and Reuben's. Both in West Hartford, and both have their own style of Lox sandwich.
Now, remember my first post? What was the title? Keep that in mind.
Personally, I think the Lox itself at Reuben's was the best I've had yet. However, Lox, Stock and Bagels had the best overall sandwich.
Needless to say, I'm still in search of the best of both worlds.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Marilyn's Dancing Dogs...
No, I wasn't trying to be cute when I named this review.
On any given weekday, at the corner of Country Club Rd and the Exit 20 entrance ramp to 91 Southbound, Marilyn and her Dancing Dogs will serve you up a hotdog you won't soon forget.
There aren't any actual dogs there, by the way. It's just a play on words...
Anyways...
Since I've been visiting Marilyn, the number one item on her menu has been The Junk Yard Dog.
It's a grilled hotdog, cut in half lengthwise, served on a buttered and grilled potato bun.
As you can see, that's not the only thing she puts on that bun.
On goes a heaping helping off her meaty chili, and some of her crisp coleslaw, all homemade.
If you're wondering what's sitting on top of the coleslaw, wonder no more.
Marilyn has concocted a relish that sings to my heart. Don't let yourself be fooled by this, though. This is the same heart that pumps sriracha and bacon grease through my veins. While the relish might seem cool at first, it'll set your taste beds ablaze within a few moments. The relish is such a welcome addition to this hotdog, I insist that she put more on each hotdog. But then again, I'm a fan of hot.
During today's visit, Marilyn informed us of a new addition to her menu. The Junk Yard Pup.
All the typical ingredients, but she throws in some sliced pepperoni. I'd be lying if I told you that I didn't immediately think to substitute the pepperoni with bacon. So she coined the Junk Yard Pig, and shortly thereafter, I ordered two to go.
They were good.
If you're heading South on 91 through the Cromwell/Middletown area, and you're looking to fill your belly for under $5, stop over at Marilyn's for a JYP. I assure you, you'll leave with a smile on your face.
On any given weekday, at the corner of Country Club Rd and the Exit 20 entrance ramp to 91 Southbound, Marilyn and her Dancing Dogs will serve you up a hotdog you won't soon forget.
There aren't any actual dogs there, by the way. It's just a play on words...
Anyways...
Since I've been visiting Marilyn, the number one item on her menu has been The Junk Yard Dog.
It's a grilled hotdog, cut in half lengthwise, served on a buttered and grilled potato bun.
As you can see, that's not the only thing she puts on that bun.
On goes a heaping helping off her meaty chili, and some of her crisp coleslaw, all homemade.
If you're wondering what's sitting on top of the coleslaw, wonder no more.
Marilyn has concocted a relish that sings to my heart. Don't let yourself be fooled by this, though. This is the same heart that pumps sriracha and bacon grease through my veins. While the relish might seem cool at first, it'll set your taste beds ablaze within a few moments. The relish is such a welcome addition to this hotdog, I insist that she put more on each hotdog. But then again, I'm a fan of hot.
During today's visit, Marilyn informed us of a new addition to her menu. The Junk Yard Pup.
All the typical ingredients, but she throws in some sliced pepperoni. I'd be lying if I told you that I didn't immediately think to substitute the pepperoni with bacon. So she coined the Junk Yard Pig, and shortly thereafter, I ordered two to go.
They were good.
If you're heading South on 91 through the Cromwell/Middletown area, and you're looking to fill your belly for under $5, stop over at Marilyn's for a JYP. I assure you, you'll leave with a smile on your face.
Monday, August 1, 2011
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