See You in Philly on August 4!

I don't know about you, but I'm clearing my schedule to get down to McGillin's Olde Ale House on Tuesday evening, August 4. Big doings! Can't wait to try that 1860 ale made by the good folks at Stoudt's Brewing! Bring a friend and see why McG's is at the top of my PPP List! (That's Phavorite Philly Pubs, in case you didn't know!)

Moshe Pit

Uno's barman Moshe has worked another culinary wonder, and it's no wonder he was given a standing ovation by yet another big crowd at Uno's Grill and Brewery on Rt. 1 South near Menlo Park Mall. Check out the photos here.

Lenny, Emily, Chip and Mike did another fabulous job. We'll keep you posted on the next one.

And if you ever need a cemetery or work done on your BMW or , see Yami or Vanessa, respectively. Better yet, see them both, as I did. They were among the plethora of beer dinner newbies who are discovering the joys of an Uno's Beer Dinner.

Cheers till next time!

The PubScout

Uno's Spring Cask Fest was another winner this past weekend. Organized by Brewer Mike Sella, the Fest featured:

• Mike's Station House Red (dry hopped ) and his Ike's IPA
• Climax Helles (recently named Champion at the Star Ledger's Malt Madness Competition)
• Sly Fox Phoenix Pale Ale and Rt 133 IPA,
• Yards Philly Pale Ale (dry hopped) and Brawler (oak aged and dry hopped)
• River Horse Special and Hop Hazard
• Capt Lawrence Pale Ale, Smoked Porter and Double IPA
  

Attendance was once again impressive, and proof that there is a growing number of craft beer enthusiasts on the Jersey scene. Sella has another beer dinner planned at Uno's for mid-May. Contact the restaurant for details.

WTF? (What the Feck?)

Politicians are not very popular among average Americans these days, though they probably never have been unless you worked for one. But consider the hazards of the pol's journey. Many complain of the endless round of "Rubber Chicken" dinners they must attend to raise funds and gladhand the party faithful, which, admittedly, could get old quickly.

And one of the many criticisms you hear of our elected officials today is that they are "feckless" (with "feck" being used as a synonym for testicles) and either unwilling or unable to do the right thing for fear of offending some voter bloc.

Well, fear no longer. An event (new to me and probably most of us in the East) might just be able to give the politicians two things: a new menu item for those fundraisers and more feck. It's called a Testicle Festival. Click the link you just read over for an earthy description. There's a milder version at the bottom of this column, too. It's the link sent to me by one of my Arizona readers, who, probably tongue-in-cheek, asked me for a beer recommendation that would complement this delicacy. It's no small irony that my recommendation was for a Nut Brown. I also think LeCoq's Imperial Stout might go well. Unless they taste like chicken, which opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

Cheers till next time!

The PubScout

Diners can 'have a ball' at testicle festival

Update! Apparently the servers of the link up top are being overwhelmed by my faithful readers, so until the Feck Fever subsides, try this most interesting link, which says, ironically again, that they DO taste like chicken! Be sure to learn about the contests that take place at these events, and check out the letter to the editor--and the author's response!

New Pic added!

Scroll down to the bottom of this blog to see the new picture I've added. It's not actually "new," but it is definitely appropriate for those who love beer--especially Belgian Beer! Makes a great desktop pic, too! (No, neither of the gentlemen is me...but I can dream, can't I?)

Cheers till next time!