Edible Manhattan: “Aaron Burr Cidery: Tree of Knowledge”
So stoked to get Andy’s tale out to the world. He’s a true renegade in the burgeoning US cider scene. The guy wild forages for apples in the Hudson Valley that have never seen pesticides nor modern...
View ArticleSerious Eats: “The 20 Best New Sour Beers in the World”
Over the course of two months, I met with beer tasters much smarter than myself and we embarked on a sour-filled journey of more than 50 sour beers from around the world. These were the results of...
View ArticleTerroir High Line Returns!
Just figured out the opening beer list for Terroir High Line. It’s on, people!
View ArticleIt’s Sink or Swim Time
After 16 weeks of studying the ins and outs of all things beer, the Cicerone test is now only 11 hours away…
View ArticleThe Riesling Has Landed
The remnants of our two-hour Riesling master class with Paul Grieco and Stuart Pigott today for the full staff of Hearth & Terroir. 25 Rieslings. Awesome. The 7th (and final) Summer of Riesling is...
View ArticleGoodnight, Sweet Prince
For hard-core Robin Williams fans, this is from Jumanji. Yep, Jumanji…I’m going there. He had an incredible gift and inspired me to no end. Goodnight, Sweet Prince.
View ArticleWestward Ho!
In six days, we board a plane headed west to Seattle for our next great adventure. It’s a been a wild 14 years, NYC. Thanks for the ride.
View ArticleWashington State Grape Juice
Just started the new gig this week. Honored, grateful, and stoked to be part of the team. Let’s do dis!
View ArticleNew York Wine Experience 2014
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View ArticleCBS Sunday Morning: “Cider: Bringing Back a Forgotten Drink”
I was incredibly honored to appear on CBS Sunday Morning News today. Huge thanks to producer Jon Carras, host Faith Salie, and the whole crew. They really dug in to tell the true story of today’s...
View ArticleOne Reason the Holidays Rule
After much stealing and high-level White Elephant gift strategy, the Sarah Palin locking buck knife is now mine.
View ArticlePUNCH: “The Best Craft Beer Bars in Manhattan”
Stoked to see it’s live! Read my latest: “The Best Craft Beer Bars in Manhattan” for PUNCH. Shout out to all my friends at Proletariat, Fool’s Gold, Blind Tiger, Jimmy’s No.43, One Mile House, Spring...
View ArticleSunday Brewery Day at the Holy Mountain
Beers with the family. (And by beers, I mean, really well-made, lip-smacking good, beers). Holy Mountain Brewing has it dialed in and in the pocket. Holy holy!
View ArticleRoad Trip to NYC
So stoked to see so many old faces and to meet new ones at the WA State Wine Road Trip Alumni Dinner in NYC. The crew at Bouley Botanical whipped up some wonders, many laughs were had and lots of...
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