Originally published in the April 2022 Issue of the Old Town Crier Magazine “God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.” The above quote is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. However, there is no proof that he ever said it. But we love believing that he did. Beer has been associated … Continue reading Charity, Compassion, and The Love of Beer
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A Stout or Porter, What’s The Difference?
I asked one simple question: What’s the difference between a stout and a porter? The answer opened the craft beer equivalent of Pandora’s Box.
Super Bowl Is A Perfect Opportunity To Support Your Local Brewery
In 1991 I was in graduate school and bartending at the Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria. It was the beginning of my love for what would become my adopted hometown.
Wassail!!! And Other Holiday Delights
The word “wassailing” has evolved for over 1000 years. It is derived from Old Nordic and Old English words that meant “be in good health”.
Beer With My Turkey? Yes Please!!
No celebration is complete without beer. It’s been that way since 7000 BCE. Why would our modern Thanksgiving be any different?
Don’t Let Perfect Get In The Way of Good.
Hospitality companies were unable to obtain perfection even before the trials of the Covid pandemic. This constant goal for perfection led to many of the problems the industry faces today. Staff and management were forced into long hours, were underpaid, and had no quality of life.
Give Me Hops, But Don’t Give Me Bitter Death
Oh yes. The Pale Ale. The sweetheart, the little darling of the craft beer industry. The name still brings back bitter memories of the beers being brewed in the early days of the American craft beer trend. It’s loaded with hops and can often be bitter beyond belief.
Waiting Tables Just Isn’t Sexy Anymore.
Where Do Restaurants Go From Here? "We run short staffed at all locations almost all shifts." David Winer, Principle and Founder of Eat Well D.C. tells me. "Tim, there are few or no people coming in the door from ads. BOH* is not that significant of a problem as we have a lot of long … Continue reading Waiting Tables Just Isn’t Sexy Anymore.
Inspired by the $8 Egg
Restaurants don’t sell food, they sell an experience. You can go to the grocery store and get food.