Day two in St. John’s. I don’t think I could ever grow tired waking up to this view. Omar and I are early risers. I grab a cup of coffee, set up my laptop on the deck overlooking the water and take care of a bit of work. Yes, I know, lame right? I just … Read more
Every year around Jen’s birthday in August, we receive in the mail a coupon from Rochester Mills brewery. This coupon is for a free entrée and free beer glass, so naturally, we gotta go. Rochester Mills is a very spacious restaurant with an outside patio and an area that features local music, but they are … Read more
Hogs Hollow is a BBQ joint in Utica, located on Cass/old Van Dyke area. I have been there on 3 different occasions. The first time, was to watch a band called Blue Spectrum play there. Hogs Hollow has a large upstairs area that is great for live music. The bar has a nice selection of … Read more
We went to lunch at the (newer) Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak for lunch. Sad, I know, going to a brewery on lunch when we can’t enjoy the beer, but I have to say the food was good. Jolly Pumpkin is a chain brewery with locations across Michigan and in Chicago. They have unusual offerings … Read more
Omar and I were heading to a fundraiser for a friend way out in Leonard, MI. Basically take Rochester Road for a very long time. We decided to stop for a quick bite and a beer before we headed out and decided to try, or should I say re-try the Alibi in Troy. A Troy … Read more
Omar and I, after what was an extremely painful “talent” show (I won’t say where, out of respect, but it was brutal) needed a beer and fast. We were also hungry as it was now about 9 p.m. and we haven’t eaten. We stopped in on a whim to the Metro Bar and Grill on … Read more
Cleveland: Dinner Saturday After our day cruise, we opted to take a side trip to another brewery right outside the city. We headed to Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon, about a 20 minute drive from the hotel. Oh man, we hit the jackpot for beer selection. They had probably over 20 different kinds of micro … Read more
