Review: The Bar at 2132
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Just before things got really busy for Christmas, I made my way over to the South Side after work to exchange gifts with a pair of friends. For the sake of some new FoodBurgh content, I had suggested we do the exchange at a relatively new place: The Bar @ 2132. I had been there [...]
Review: Lot 17 (Bloomfield)
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Due largely to my own poor planning, I ended up at Lot 17 in Bloomfield last night. Prior to that, I was familiar with the place only through Wheel Deliver (a service I used frequently for ordering research group dinners in grad school). I actually intended to visit another place (Avenue B)—for some reason, I [...]
Attempting a Market District Beer Purchase
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Commentary
After Thursday’s trip to Market District, I was inspired to give the whole beer-in-a-Giant-Eagle thing a try. When I walked in, there was actually a big display of Christmas Ale 6 packs from Great Lakes Brewing Company. Having grown up in Ohio, I tend to get excited that particular seasonal brew: it takes me back [...]
Review: Piper’s Pub (South Side)
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
You all realize I’m a beer snob, right? A big part of my selection criteria for seeking out my next dining destination is based on beer selection. That’s not to say beer alone is sufficient (or even that it’s necessary)—it’s just a big part of my selection criteria.
…which leads me to Pipers Pub.
I made my [...]
Review: Fuel and Fuddle
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
There’s a certain balancing act to doing these reviews. On one hand, I’m passionate about trying new places and highlighting hidden gems; on the other, I’ve been living in Pittsburgh for almost 10 years and have a good feel for many of the high quality classics. Fuel and Fuddle is definitely one of the high [...]
Review: Kelly’s Bar (East Liberty)
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Whoa. Talk about a review backlog. I’ve been participating in a study group for the BJCP (beer judge) exam for the past month or so, and the background reading is a bit of a time sink. Between work, beer reading, and trying out several new places last week, I’ve barely had time to get out [...]
Second Take: Bocktown Beer and Grille
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Frequent readers will likely remember my earlier review from Bocktown Beer. They’ve been well-received in the community, and they really are are the type of home-spun establishment that I’d love to support. The only problem: the original menu aligned horribly with my dining preferences (or at least appeared to). That’s not to say the food [...]
Review: Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe (OTB)
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Over the weekend, I made my way out to OTB in the south side for a very late lunch amidst some failed project efforts around the house. Joined by a friend just returning from a week away, that seemed like as good a time as any to check out a place that has been pushed [...]
Review: Fathead’s Saloon
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
For those of you that weren’t paying attention, Fat Heads recently opened a brewpub near Cleveland (North Olmsted, to be precise). Exactly when that opening took place is unclear to me. Now, fast forward to just last week, and that North Olmstead brewpub made first place at an IPA Festival in Hayward California. If you [...]
Review: Bocktown Beer and Grille
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
Inspired by the appearance of East End’s LOAF, I recently made my way down to Bocktown Beer and Grille. I had been intrigued by the very notion of LOAF—basically a Russian Kvass (i.e., fermented bread). In this case, Scott used 60 loaves of sourdough. Independent of LOAF, Bocktown is also the recipient of extensive new [...]
