It reminds me of a cartoon that won a New Yorker caption contest a few years back. Two anteaters at a picnic with a frosted layer cake between them. “Now,” …
Fort Sanders Shandy Forever
As neighborhood bars go, this one fits right into its neighborhood—Fort Sanders, the mix of heritage, hippies, and hipsters. A fair bit of academics, a whole lot of partying. Fort …
Getting Schooled on the Bloody Mary, Courtesy Slow Food Tennessee Valley
Learning is fun! That was our first lesson at the recent local, seasonal ingredient Bloody Mary workshop for Slow Food Tennessee Valley, the outfit dedicated to “good, clean, and fair …
Marcus Hall Invents a Unique Use for Old Scout Bourbon: Staining Denim
First, the challenge. About a year and a half ago, Marcus Hall had established the Marc Nelson line of small-batch denims and was doing the trade-show scene. A guy at …
Downtown Grill and Brewery Charts a Course into the World of Artisanal Whiskey
Once again, Dan Goss is ahead of the curve. As managing partner of the Downtown Grill and Brewery, he’s been way out ahead on craft beer, food and beer pairings, …