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Comment on Obsessed by Cocktails by Milhouse44

Milhouse44 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:25:43 +0000

The Manhattan:
3-parts Canadian or Rye Whiskey
1 part Sweet (Red) Vermouth
1 dash bitters

The Tom Collins:
1-1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Soda Water

These were the drinks, along with The Old Fashioned and the good old Whisky Sour, my folks would make at their parties when I was growing up.
I’m a Gin & Tonic guy myself.

Comment on Azul 17 by Milhouse44

Milhouse44 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:05:37 +0000

Great write up. I have not made it to Blue17 yet and may stay clear. Everytime I get the craving for ‘Mexican Food’ I hit a taco truck or the Shell Station in Jessup for some Tacos de Lengua and Al Pastor, which my wife will not eat. When we are together she is only going to El Azteca in Clarksville. If you guys get a chance check them out I’d be interested to see how you think they stack up against El Salto.

Comment on Maryland Wine Bill Fallout by Chris Gray

Chris Gray — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:58:29 +0000

Sadly, the state of Maryland misses out on another opportunity for easy tax revenue. The market will find a way — and Marylanders will continue to pursue other back channel ways to acquire their favorite wines, spirits, etc all the while bypassing paying Maryland taxes on these products. If only there were some intelligence left in the legislative halls of Annapolis… oh wait, nevermind, this is Maryland.

Comment on Maryland’s Proposed Alcohol Tax (HB 832) by Susan Kishner

Susan Kishner — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:27:55 +0000

A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. Thanks

Comment on Resuscitation Pale Ale by Chris Gray

Chris Gray — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:27:44 +0000

One of the top 3 beers at Anheuser-Brouse!

Comment on Oliver Ale Biere de Garde by steve jones

steve jones — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:47:24 +0000

The a.b.v. of the Biere de Garde is actually 6.2%, not 5.5% (that was last years recipe!)

Comment on Catonsville Gourmet by l

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:55:51 +0000

I live in Catonsville and I really like this restaurant. The Ahi appetizer seems to be pre-prepared (the plate is refrigerator cold) but is still outstanding. Every meal my wife and I have there is always very good.

The service, as the author mentioned, may not be outstanding but is always “good”. They seem to staff the place with locals (often high school girls) which is a great way to keep the place rooted in the community.

As far as BYOB is concerned, I’ve never been charged a corking fee for beer. I once brought a growler of DFH 90 minute that drew odd glances but not a fee for what it’s worth.

Comment on Frisco Grille and Cantina by Doug

Doug — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:27:22 +0000

Go there for lunch all the time. About 1/2 mile from where i work. I’ve sampled the food, have not sampled the beer, need to go back after work.

Comment on Frisco Grille and Cantina by Joy Brouse

Joy Brouse — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:23:34 +0000

Making me hungry! Mom

Comment on Maryland’s Three-Tier Distribution System is Broken by Milhouse44

Milhouse44 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:44:06 +0000

At this point you can see the delegates and Senators that are ‘Sponsoring’ this Bill on the Bill Info pages above: Senators Jones, Madaleno, Exum, Forehand, Frosh, Lenett, Pinsky, and Raskin. Delegates Bronrott, Hubbard, Ali, Anderson, Barnes, Benson, Bobo, Burns, Carr, Carter, Dumais, Feldman, Frick, Frush, Gaines, Gilchrist, Gutierrez, Guzzone, Hucker, Ivey, Kramer, Kullen, Lee, Levi, Manno, McIntosh, Mizeur, Montgomery, Nathan-Pulliam, Pena-Melnyk, Ramirez, Reznik, Robinson, Rosenberg, Ross, Simmons, Stukes, Tarrant, Taylor, Valderrama, and Waldstreicher.
It is safe to say they will be voting ‘yes’ on this Bill and those are the ones you may want to contact first from you District.
When this brought up (March 10th) there will be a full disclosure of who voted what in the proceedings.