Ladyfriend

Bonfire

Dimly lit but excellent food, after the Zero 7 show we were hungry. The burger was excellent with chipotle relish. The fries were perfectly salty and seasoned.

Echo

A popular predestination for shows at the Wonder Ballroom before Zero 7.

Sliding Doors

I really really liked it. I thought it was very clever the way they flipped between the... sliding. 

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Bridgeport Ale House

It was a fun Saturday night. I had the two seasonal beers: the Ebenezer and Hop Harvest.  I also had the St. Johns Pizza; it was quite good.

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2009 Holiday Ale Festival

While not a pub, still a drinking outing; I had several, most didn't particularly stand out. Just got around to entering my notes.

Anchor Brewing, Old Foghorn Ale
Bear Republic Brewing, Barrel Aged Old Baba Yaga
L: This one rocked my world and called me the next day. Also: it was over (and because of) the Old Baba Yaga that I received perhaps the most romantic compliment ever: "If I could reduce you to a beer, this would be it." (Probably because it was 11% ABV, and I tend to have a pretty high blood-alcohol level most days.)
E: This is the beer that starts nights where one wakes up the following morning 300 miles away without pants on
Brasserie Dupont, Avec Les Bons Voeux 2009
Full Sail, Wassail Holiday Blend
Hopworks Urban Brewery, Kronan the Barbarian
I thought it was a too malty
L: This—in a weird, crossover way—reminds me of why I don't drink white wine.
Stone Brewing, Bourbon Barrel Arrogant Bastard Ale
E: Meh.

Horse Brass

I had a London Pride from Fullers Brewing and an Inversion IPA. London Pride was bland.

RiffTrax: Twilight

If anyone ever asks you if you want to watch Riff Trax say that you do. They're hilarious.

Aalto Lounge

I've been meaning to stop by this neighborhood hangout for some time. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. 

I had a couple of Trumer Pils and a half of the tomanto panini.

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Rogue

While away on a weekend getaway with Ladyfriend, we stopped off at Rogue in Newport Oregon.

I had Juniper Pale and Yellow Snow. They were both quite good.

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Mr. Jealousy

Not sure what to say about this: I guess the lesson here is, "don't go asking about your lover's exes."

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