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Young’s Double Chocolate Stout (England, 5.2% ABV)
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout is brewed Wells and Young out of the UK. It showcases how well these two known quantities can be combined. It pours a nice thick head. It’s rich tasting even for a stout. Unlike some “chocolate” stouts the dark chocolate flavor comes through along with a satisfying maltiness without being a […]
Brighton Beach Brooklyn Adventures: Akkond Russian Dark Chocolate Marshmallow
During my infrequent visits to Bright Beach Brooklyn I like sampling amazing food from the various Russian, Ukraninian, Georgia and Uzbek food places. For chocolates though I love going to Nature’s Delight. Any store that sells chocolates, dried fruits, nuts and spices out of big buckets is okay by me. The store is located at […]
McNeill’s Ruby Ale Review (Vermont)
The McNeill’s Ruby Ale hails from Brattleboro, Vermont. It has a high 5.7% ABV and comes in a 22oz size. The first thing I noticed is the appealing floral smell. It’s somewhere between an amber to orange in color.The head is decent. It features enough hops to make it interesting. The malt flavors comes out […]
Irene’s Cuisine in Bradley Beach Review
We went to Irene’s, located 608 Main St in Bradley Beach after the Starving Artist in Ocean Grove had a wait of over an hour due to the post-Church rush. Now we know to check out OG on any day/time except for Sunday 11-2. Irene’s is a classic diner including some Greek options. Unlike most […]
Rock Art Brewery Stump Jumper Gnarly Stout (Vermont, 5.8% ABV)
The Rock Art Brewery Stump Jumper Gnarly Stout comes from Morrisville, VT. The ABV is substantial at 5.8%. Referring to itself as “Gnarly” made me curious to try it. It pours a substantial head initially. The maltiness is pleasant but it’s the hoppiness that demands your attention. The flavor is a nice surprise for those […]
Cool Runnings in Bradley Beach NJ: Jamaican and Carribean Food Review
Cool Runnings is a a relatively new addition to Bradley Beach. They offer Jamaican and pan-Island food options. Located on 123 Main St (heehee) I’ve tried them a half dozen times so far and have mostly positive feedback. Many people say it’s easy to miss. It’s in the same plaza as the Country Farms convenience […]
Black Swan Pinot Grigio 2009 Review
Having just tried the Black Swan Riesling and enjoying it immensely I decided to go out and get another bottle. Truthfully, in a fit of excitement to purchase said wine yours truly picked up the Pinot Grigio instead. It was actually a happy mistake. The Black Swan Pinot Grigio 2009 (Australia) is very flavorful. It’s […]
Game of Thrones: A Feast of Fire and Ice The Cookbook?
Speaking of Game of Thrones. I’m currently reading Clash of Kings, book 2 in the series and enjoying it tremendously. Its been years since reading a good fantasy series let alone one that also has a popular HBO TV series alongside. Throughout the book there is mention of food and drink such as venision, pigeon […]
Black Swan Riesling 2010 (Australia) Review
This is my first riesling since starting RoodonFood. I forgot how tasty they can be. The Black Swan Riesling 2010 (Australia) is very flavorful. It’s crisp and the flavor of citrus is somewhere in the neighborhood of grapefruit. It’s fresh, a little sweet and a little tart. There is a reasonably tight, crisp finish. The […]
Olympian Diets (Unorthodox Edition)
I previously posted about one Olympic athlete, Peter Vanderkaay’s diet. It sounded tasty but disappointingly normal. Since that post I came across some other diets which show quite a bit of variation. Venus Williams (USA) eats raw fruits and veggies as is entirely vegan. Part of the reason though is that she’s battling Sjogren’s Syndrome, […]
