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I'll share the best and worst of Baltimore from my time behind the bar, on assignment and out partying.

The farewell post

The farewell post
Well, fair Metromixers, just like Mobtown Molly before me, I have to leave you. Though I am not moving to the cruel desert, I am moving on. You can track my literary life here, but it won't be the same. No longer will you be able to turn to Booze and Old Bay to hear about a really wild shot or how to make yourself a VIP or where one can find Bal...

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | 3 comments

Craziness. Also new beers in town.

Craziness. Also new beers in town.
It has been a wild few days away. I went to San Antonio for a wedding (not mine) and had two days that included, but was not limited to: extreme drinking, transvestites, narrowly avoiding jaywalking citations, a suicide attempt (not mine), hotel vandalism, and a charming outdoor ceremony in San Antonio's breezy 103 degree weather. But I'm back ...

Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Tags: beer

What your drink says about you

What your drink says about you
I just caught a sneak preview of 500 days of Summer. Has there ever been a movie more about the twenty-something love life? No. Which is why it was both a bit painful and predictable, as well as very entertaining. Check it out if you want to see your life lived out on the silver screen by people slightly better looking and wittier than you. Any...

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | 3 comments

Father's Day at the Dizz

Father's Day at the Dizz
I had drinks with dad at The Dizz for Father's Day. The Dizz is one of those classic Baltimore spots. Like Nacho Mamas, Nicks, or Brewer's Art, you won't be in Baltimore long before someone starts reciting love poetry to one of these classics. And yet I'd never been to the Dizz. Shame on me. Dad and I remedied that with a couple Sam's Summer Al...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Tags: The Dizz, Charm City Cakes

Old Bay Secrets

Old Bay Secrets
One of my dreams since starting this blog has been to take a tour of McCormick's Old Bay factory. The blog is called Booze and Old Bay, after all, and I've certainly covered enough booze. But yesterday I found out that you can't tour McCormick. Actually, that's not quite true. If you happen to represent a million dollar account, you can probabl...

Friday, June 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Tags: old bay

My five worst bar experiences

My five worst bar experiences
I'm pretty posi when it comes to Baltimore, usually promoting the good and ignoring the bad unless it be particularly grievous. Even when something isn't to my liking, I usually downplay its importance. For instance, I hate giant televisions in otherwise genteel bars, but some people like them. Everyone has their opinions, and when I write a rev...

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | 1 comment

Greek festival

Greek festival
I liked The Iliad, I think Greek girls are cute, and being around lots of dark haired people speaking with their hands reminds me of my Italian family, so of course I had to try the St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival. Things were fairly tame when I got there. Most of the fun is in the dancing, which is heaviest from 4-6pm. However, having just ex...

Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Tags: Greek Folk Festival, honfest

My five worst food experiences

My five worst food experiences
Following up on my five worst bar experiences, here are my five worst Baltimore food experiences. I had a little trouble coming up with these. Usually a bad food experience is immediately forgotten, unless I'm actually sick afterwards. Otherwise, I save my memory space for the good experiences. Nonetheless, here is a list of the most mediocre Mo...

Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Hanoori Town

Hanoori Town
Apparently the nation of South Korea has annexed a small area of Catonsville off of Rolling Road. This consists of the massive, amazing H Mart, where one can purchase such delectables as green tea flavored ice cream, seaweed (of many types, there's half an aisle dedicated to it), and red bean candies much touted by my friends and much doubted by...

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Tags: Sushi, Metropolitan

Homemade booze at the Charles Village Festival

Homemade booze at the Charles Village Festival
The Charles Village Festival is such a socially conscious little get together! All sorts of save-the-world foundations had their booths set up. It made me feel distinctly warm and fuzzy while I walked past them on my way to the booze. A very nice selection of brew was available, donated from various nearby bars. Thank god somebody's looking out ...

Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | 1 comment

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