Event Review: Fair Food’s “The Brewer’s Plate 2012″

Great Food, a Great Cause, Great Brews, and Drinking with Ben Franklin. What’s not to love? Last night, LimpD and I had the good fortune to attend the 8th annual  Brewer’s Plate Event at the National Constitution Center. The event brings together local brewers, farmers, artisans, and chefs to raise money for and promote awareness [...]

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Lunch Review – Doghouse Gourmet Burgers, Voorhees, NJ

Over the last couple of years we have watched the transformation, by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, of the old Echelon Mall into the new Voorhees Town Center.  As the prototypical NJ indoor shopping mall has transitioned into a mixed-use community complex, one of the most anticipated changes was the addition of new dining options. A [...]

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Booze Dancing 2011 – Year in Re-Brew

It been a fun year for the Booze Dancers, so here’s a quick look back at some of my favorite posts of the year, a mix of the best and worst.  Sure, doing a review post is a bit like those cheesy sitcom clip shows, but there was some cool stuff this year and it’s [...]

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Food Review – French Macarons by Sugar Philly

And now for something completely different… Perhaps it’s my Sicilian heritage, but whenever someone says, “I have a surprise for you”, two thoughts immediately cross my mind: (1) “Uh oh! What did I do now?, and (2) “What’s this gonna cost me?”. Thankfully, when Mrs. G-LO uttered this phrase as I walked into the house [...]

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Restaurant Review – The Wishing Well

For Father’s Day the rascals presented me with a gift certificate to the Wishing Well. Actually, this was just an attempt by the wife to Italian up the children with a trip to South Philly. To placate her

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Cactus on the Blue and a Simple Corona with Lime in St John

My fellow bloggers and I go to great lengths to find rare brew and exceptional spirits but sometimes a simple Corona, an amazing sunset, and outstanding Mexican fusion cuisine is all I need to take me to my happy place.  Such was the case the other day while dining at Cactus on the Blue in [...]

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Date Night In Old City Philadelphia: Beer Heaven, The Continental, Han Dynasty, and The Franklin Fountain

Our story begins with a “Do you two have any dinner plans for Saturday night?” text between Mrs. G-LO and Mrs. Alemonger. That text lead to even more texts, IMs, and phone calls as we secured babysitters, decided on a dining destination, and finalized the evening’s itinerary. Here are five things that did NOT happen [...]

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Restaurant Review – Casona in Collingswood, NJ

Looking for a destination for a great casual Father’s Day Weekend night out on Saturday the girls decided to take me out for a wonderful dinner of Cuban cuisine at Casona in Collingswood, NJ. 

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The best part of Philly Beer Week is the cheese?

My excitement each year for Philly Beer Week comes down to one word “Discovery”.   Each year I set out to find something new.  Taste a new brew, meet a new brewery contact, or learn some neat beer facts.  Yesterday was our annual Ale Monger led Booze Dancer Philly Beer Week mini pub crawl (separate recap [...]

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Restaurant Review – Rock Bottom La Jolla

On a recent trip to La Jolla, we stopped at the local Rock Bottom Brewing Company and I selected the sampler. This involves eight 4oz pours. The first 4 pours are the same tried and true beverages that are served at all of the Rock Bottom’s. The last four are the work of the local [...]

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