Archives for: June 2010
Harry’s Banana Farm sign: June 2010

My local dive bar, Harry’s Banana Farm always has incredibly witty signs; so I’ve decided they deserve a feature on the blog. Starting with one that’s particularly appropriate (and probably true!):

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Brew Review: 21st Amendment Brew Free! Or Die IPA

It seems that over the past year since I went back to school to get a degree in Urban Planning, that my minor has developed into something to do with American government. It started out that I took an Intro to American Government Class in my 2nd semester, simply because in reading the syllabus it looked like it would give [...]

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Brew Review: Green Flash West Coast IPA

As I think I’ve mentioned before, when it comes to beer, I am a total label whore – a sucker for a good design idea. Well, I’m also quite fond of interesting brewery names – Green Flash seems very Marvel Comics-esque to me, and I do love me a good superhero! Can’t wait to see the Green Hornet when it [...]

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Restaurant Review: Relish

I finally got myself over to Relish Burger in Northwood, and boy I’m glad I did! Relish is the concept of local husband and wife team Desiree and Daniel Tobin; a fast-food meets gourmet, cornucopia of burger-licious delights! Between the meat, cheese and relish choices, there are more than 1000 different combinations to choose from! Some of the tasty sounding [...]

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Brew Review: Small Craft Warning Über Pils

I will preface this review by saying that I think that Imperial Pilsners are severely underrepresented. I’m a huge fan of pilsners in general, they’re refreshing and light! Clearly I’m not into the adjunct-filled Miller Lite kind, but I definitely think pilsners end up with a bad rap because of those “fake pilsners”. I reviewed the Boulevard Imperial Pilsner a [...]

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Review: Grease Burger Bar

I admit it. I absolutely love a good burger. There’s something so satisfying about being able to pick up your entire meal in one go and take a big bite out of it; even more satisfying if it’s dripping down your chin! I’d been looking forward to stopping in at Grease Burger Bar down on Clematis St. in downtown West [...]

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