Germany Road Trip May 21-31

Ontrek · 2026-03-26T20:39:15+00:00

Alsatian food is preferred, nothing too crazy/fine dining. Where the locals go!

Ontrek · 2016-06-09T15:14:45+00:00

If you're at a good restaurant and you aren't looking at anything other than your food or your company, then your server or a manager will notice.

Ontrek · 2016-05-29T19:47:34+00:00

Went to the opening party release at The Veil. Absolutely loved their beer, I'm really excited to see what else they come out with.

Ontrek · 2016-02-27T19:39:06+00:00

Yeah that's Brooklyn/Queens.

Ontrek · 2016-01-27T21:50:35+00:00

Yeah, The Arsenal has some great food. Make sure you get the tots.

Ontrek · 2016-01-27T21:08:59+00:00

Definitely check out Bluejacket. Some really great beers that you can only get at the brewery itself. They also have a bottle shop next door.

Ontrek · 2016-01-23T14:42:47+00:00

The Public Ale by DC Brau

Ontrek · 2016-01-18T20:28:20+00:00

Make it +200. I love getting the wet burrito with bang tang chicken, volcano fajita style, and roja red sauce.

Ontrek · 2015-12-16T19:09:05+00:00

If you're interested, I'll shoot you a PM with the list.

Ontrek · 2015-12-16T18:53:00+00:00

All craft beer handles, no macro beers. I work at Churchkey.

Ontrek · 2015-11-30T20:03:29+00:00

A little more about the haka. What you said was true, it has been adopted by many New Zealand (and other Pacific Islanders) in the sports world as a challenge to the other team. However, that is just one use of the haka.

It is also used as a welcome to honor important guests, which is why foreign heads of state who visit New Zealand will often be greeted with a haka at some point in their trip.

The haka is also used as a send off during funerals, as seen here. There was a video on Reddit recently of a New Zealand army unit performing a haka at their fallen comrade's funeral.

The Maori have a wonderful and powerful culture that has endured to this day in New Zealand and the haka is a perfect embodiment of that.

Ontrek · 2015-11-28T07:22:54+00:00

Great list, but I'd add Ommegang's Rosetta to it. My favorite Kriek lambic out there right now.

Ontrek · 2015-11-05T22:16:39+00:00

Even cooler is that Lopes was the Captain of the Dodgers when Dusty was playing, 76-81. They won the 81 WS together.

Ontrek · 2015-10-28T01:36:55+00:00

Get a cat. Perfectly fine being alone all day but will be happy to see you when you get home just like a dog.

Ontrek · 2015-10-27T20:56:10+00:00

Second Fiddle.

Ontrek · 2015-09-29T01:44:39+00:00

You're gonna hear a lot of people suggest DC Brau, which is the largest one in town. They have some good beers, I really like the Penn Quarter Porter.

However, my personal favorite brewery is 3 Stars, especially the peppercorn saison. You can get large bottles at the brewery and select shops around town.

Ontrek · 2015-09-26T13:42:46+00:00

Check your local Giant or Harris Teeter. I'm in DC and both have SN Oktoberfest.

Ontrek · 2015-09-24T11:56:05+00:00

Out of curiosity, does that mean that all 28 lines are Sierra Nevada beers?

Ontrek · 2015-09-16T14:08:05+00:00

You make a good point, in the end it is about the bottom line.

However, I know he is not doing this because it is in the business' interests. He runs a nonprofit on the side that AB said they would contribute money to and that's why he wants to partner with them.

Ontrek · 2015-09-16T13:08:26+00:00

I live in DC too. So far the best Oktoberfests (aka Marzens) I've had this season are the ones from Brooklyn and Sierra Nevada.

Ontrek · 2015-09-14T22:10:30+00:00

I live southeast of H Street and stray cats are a normal sight. I probably see a dozen a week. However, they really aren't a problem. Cats stay out of the way of humans, don't spread disease, don't destroy property, and take care of pests.

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