The art of ART

Art Etchells-=-

what a guy.
Today's his birthday.
If you don't know the name he's the aggregating guy behind foobooz...and a good friend of mine for years now.

If you see him around and Weyerbacher zotten is on the beer list- buy him one- its one of his favorites.

He's also been known to keep the Troegs "stock" up or-

Or you can buy him a Sly Fox Pikeland Pils.
But he might just shotgun it>>>>>>>>>>>>
Or maybe that's only at the Pub and Kitchen. Oh-wait he's always at the Pub and Kitchen.

Happy Birthday Art. "We" at Ill have another stout "world headquarters" love ya.

Exit 11 f i r k i n TONIGHT-=-=

Casey Hughes, Chuck Ott. right there is enough to entice you.

But add Exit 11, and you can't say no.

Tonight 7 at the P.O.P.E.- exit 11 firkin and a few other Flying fishes.

I'll be in Mount Holly at the High Street Grille...but if you're on this side of the bridge-=-=
passyunk and dickinson.

enjoy the day. Enjoy this!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Smokin Betty's: Of beer AND beer cocktails

I'm at heart- truly-madly-deeply- a beer gal. I've been known to not turn down whiskey. I may want a glass of Wassail around Christmas time, but 9 out of 10 times, I want a pint. This is especially true in a spot like the new Smokin Betty's-"her" draft line up pleases connoisseurs and novices alike,but as I just learned last Thursday, she's also concocting some pretty snazzy -yet affordable- cocktails, including BEER cocktails.

I know some purists aren't on board. But relax -they're fun, and they get some people to cross over to our side ;)

Meet "Curious Georgia"- only $3 during Happy hour. $4 otherwise.

Allagash White, Peach Schnapps, garnished with a fresh peach that's been soaking in a ginger infused simple syrup. Simply delicious.

Then there's the alter-ego of the dirty martini....WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?
It's so good, I wish my suzaru wasn't outside because I would have had 4 more.

Once again, simple-
Absolut citron with white grape juice. The cherry topper is the garnish which is white grapes stuffed with maraschino cherries to masquerade as the Mediterranean salty treat.

Word on the smoke street is the bbq is reasonably priced and darn tasty.
So go check 'er out at 11th and Sansom.
Then head a block over to Fergies and have a PINT.

MEME's 1st annual Homebrewers event-tomorrow!

Meme's Chef Katz is dedicating his July to "novice and savvy" brewers.

Tomorrow July 21st....HE will host the 1st annual Homebrewers event from 6:30 till 8:30.
$25 to attend.
Sample the basement beers, snack on some complimentary hors d' ouevres and meet other homebrewers.
The attendees that night will determine the winner.
For the whole scoop (and their menu) here's the site....

If you're in the city, wondering how you're going to end your weekend-=-

Hi-= A quick post before I leave for the lovely Maple Shade - I will be bartending at Bridgids tonight.
I traded a shift.

If you're in the vicinity of Fairmount- stop by and say hi.
From 4 on.

Enjoy the sun-=


Here's a pic of me and Lefthand Dan Conway from the Royal STumBle. (baseball theme- thus the windbreaker.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Bells Bells Bells: from Crabs to 'Cue.

There's a lot of love between Bell's Derek Zomonksi and New Holland's Joel Armato.

Maybe it's a Michigan thing. Bells is the largest brewery in the Wolverine state, New Holland is the second.

Regardless-=They're definitely having a bromance.

Last time I was around the two, Joel said to Derek: "There's nothing I don't love about you man."

So I thought they should share a post. Both have a few events lined up this week-= here goes

Tonight- let's say around 7
Derek will be at the p.o.p.e.
eating crabs and drinking Bells. Doesn't seem like a bad way to spend a Thursday night...

Then tomorrow
he'll move north to Center City and eat BBQ at Jose Pistolas.
There will be "A bunch of Bell's on tap, a firkin of 2 hearted ale, and we're cooking bbq with all of it. That's right, Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and craziness. Bring your drinkin caps and an empty stomach. starts in the afternoon and goes forever," says bar owner Casey Parker.

Then Saturday- the two are doing something at Teresa's Next Door.
I need to find out more details on that....

EXIT 11 release tonight!!! Go get your amarillo on.

Tonight, July 15th, the day my #1 guy, Michael Woods was born....
is the release of EXIT 11 Hoppy American Wheat.
It's soooooooooooooooooooo good.

Wheat beers aren't my favorite in general....but I enjoyed this. My first sip was in the middle of the South Philly Tap Room Wheat Beer Festival....when I think everyone was craving a bit o' hop. It was the best 2 ounces I had all day.

Check out Casey and his fellow fishes at Swift HALF or VaRGA Bar between 7 and 9.
AND if you go to Varga bar- you better hope they still have that crab salad on...

Allagash Night @ Local 44 tonight!

Starts at 6.

As the Beer Advocate posting states, "No Rep. No giveaways..."
So I guess it's just Rob Todd's luscious liquid.
That should be plenty for most.

Join local 44 for a night of rare beers from the Allagash Brewing Co. in Portland, Maine.
They'll be featuring:

Hugh Malone
Confluence,
Fedelta, Victor Ale
Four Ale

on draft!

44th and Spruce

Happy Birthday Megan Dunn!

Today Megan Dunn is 29. i think.
She might be 28.
Meg's always quick with the wit...but not the ball.
This spring she joined an intermural team, "Balls Biv Devoe" to hone her kickball skills.
She was unsuccessful, her team number was 1/2 because she only considered herself 1/2 a player, but her presence was much appreciated by fellow teammates.
April Annie Smack Some Fanny offers, "Her name was MFD but we changed it to MVP."

Another BBD member, Steve Mashington, agrees, "Megan Dunn is unquestionably one of the most dynamic people I've met--her presence in this world is both a joy and a pleasure. Her wit and comedy are quite unparalleled. Her ability to fall down is also rather legendary."

"MFD, a whole lot of love and a whole lot of ass," says Boston buddy, Brad Johnson.

Plus she is a lady in Pursuit of Ale (and whiskey)...thus, the total package.

Feel free to email her Happy Birthday at mdunn0701@aol.com

Bells dinner @ Rembrandts this Wed. 7.15

Happy Sunday...granted-=- I'm working...but the window's open...

Rembrandts is hosting a dinner with Bells brewery this Wednesday. It's a stupid good deal for $35. Derek from the Kalamazoo brewery will be there.

It's located at 23rd and aspen...there's a parking lot right there as well.

They've stepped up the beer program in the last 6 months...if you haven't been in a while- it's time you revisit.

The menu

Oberon
Snapping Turtle Soup

Two Hearted Ale
Petit Taco Salad

Intermezzo
Kiwi Sorbet

Porter
Escargot
Pancetta, Ricotta, Button Mushrooms, Pernod Garlic Butter

Cherry Stout
Duck Confit
Parsnip Au Gratin

Intermezzo
Margarita Sorbet

Pale Ale
Hickory Marinated Rainbow Trout
Sauteed Swiss Chard

Kalamazoo Stout
Seared Ribeye
Caramelized Onion Relish

Blueberry Rice Pudding

Please contact Faye or Tiffany for tickets and reservations.
$35 per person
$60 per pair
FSitron@rembrandts.com
TShaner@rembrandts.com
215.763.2228

Sly Fox @ Philadelphia Beer Co....happy hour sampling in fishtown

I've got my first sampling at the Philadelphia Beer company on York Rd.
Not to be confused with the fine folks of Philly brewing co.
This is a distributor.

I'll be pouring samples of Sly from 5 till 7.
FRIDAY night

I think I am bringing soft pretzels or pizza pie.

you should come by
and
say
hi.

"twonight" Alison two's farmhouse din din- a few seats left...

Alison and her chef de cuisine Eric Goode are making Goat's Milk Panna Cotta Cherries; Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuna, Charred Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Frozen Feta Snow; Stuffed Zucchini Blossom with Crab and Scallop; and Chicken Galantine that'll be stuffed with Hendrick's Cheese and Salami that oozes out when cut. And more, of course.

The 4 course prix fixe dinner is ONLY $40 per person plus gratuity, tax and beverages. Reservations recommended, call 215/591-0200.

Alison two

424 S. Bethlehem Pike

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034

215-591-0200