Category Archives: Beverages

reinventing the gin and tonic

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Ploafmaster General

Grant Achatz working with Craig Schoettler on a re-imagined classic:

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fast broken

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Ploafmaster General

Morning meal, last Saturday at Can Can.

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wit and weiss-dom

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Ploafmaster General

At special request from my sister-in-law, here’s a little touch of beer nerdery. For the longest time I was pretty sure I wasn’t a fan of wheat beer. All wheat beer. I know, that’s like saying, “I only drink red … Continue reading →

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cheers

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Ploafmaster General
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secco wine bar

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Ploafmaster General

Normally after experiencing a high-quality food establishment I tend to gush about it on these digital pages rather quickly. I don’t know if it’s yet another sign of my dwindling energy for blogging or that it simply slipped my mind, … Continue reading →

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under pressure, with care

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Ploafmaster General

I found this video absolutely fascinating. I’m a sucker for the junction of art and process, and this video highlights just such a situation that also happens to involve the making of good espresso. Here in Richmond, I’ve only experienced … Continue reading →

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and there was beer

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ploafmaster General
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Real Ale

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Ploafmaster General

It’s just after midnight here in London, and I’m still nursing the buzz from my first taste of Real Ale. As it transitions from Tuesday to Wednesday I keep wishing that such a fine elixir existed on the west side … Continue reading →

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Always a Blind Tasting

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Ploafmaster General

I know I’ve covered this ground before, but the New York Times’ series of audio/photo essays about various NYC citizens, One In 8 Million, is infinitely fascinating whether the subject is mundane or extraordinary. Today’s entry is about a wine … Continue reading →

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Of Oysters and Gin

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Ploafmaster General

Today was rough. From the moment I sat down at my desk, feet still aching from the 10k, I was busy. Request after request seemed to pile up with seemingly little time to dig myself from the fast-growing pile of … Continue reading →

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