Last night we were lucky to try a few aged sakes from Corkage sake bar and shop.
You are probably asking  - Joe – ok I know sake but what is Autumn sake. Good question! I had never really heard of this either. I think this year it is being brought to America as a pretty [...]

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Fog, hills, ocean, and elks – oh my!  One of the best hikes I have ever done, the Tomales Point Trail along the Point Reyes National Seashore. Worth it just to see all the elk close up, let alone the great views.  A 9.5 mile hike there and back hike. Not too bad, with only [...]

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Bourbon’s All-American Roar – NY Times

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My wonderful Aunt Jackie posted this on Facebook.  I love these types of NPR pieces – simple – a bit light – but still a fun piece. I encourage you to listen to the story and not just read the article.  I MUST try eight malty nights one of these days (in Portland of course).  Jews and Booze!
With Hanukkah [...]

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This just in from the wonderful Tablehopper e-newsletter – I can’t wait to while away a Tuesday night with some great beer and tasty sausages.

The next time you’re gettin’ your suds on at the recently expanded ~CITY BEER STORE~ on Folsom, you’ll also be able to get your sausage on (I know, that sounds kind of [...]

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