• Beers Abroad

    by Holly • March 18, 2011 • Meat/Poultry, restaurant review • 0 Comments

    I knew going in to it that France wasn’t famous for their beers but I did happen to enjoy some tasty brews on my vacation thanks to their neighbors in Belgium.  As I stated last summer, rather than getting a bottle of wine I enjoy going the route of a strong bodied 22oz beer.  It only took me a couple of days to find my brew for the rest of vacation, it’s called La Goudale which made me chuckle because it sounds just like “good ale”.  Not only did it taste delicious but it was great bang for your buck: 7.2% alcohol and only 3.50 euros for a 75 cls bottle (basically $4.75 for a 22oz brew).

    Since we were able to buy tasty beers at the store we didn’t hit up too many bars during our stay.  It seemed as though when people really wanted to get their drink on they went to an Irish style pub.  We hit up a couple of these before we stumbled upon my dream bar.  It was in Lyon and called The Beers and specialized in craft beers and charcuterie platters in a rustic two story building just steps away from the Rhone River.  It was fate that we found this hidden gem right when their happy hour started, pints for 3 euro and basic snack platters for 5 euro which included olives, pickles, baguette and sauscisson.  Deal of the century, if you ever find yourself thirsty in Lyon, head here!

    About Holly

    The Story of Holly

    Told by Miz Emily

    Holly first introduced me to the concept of "caw-ing" almost 3 years ago. My life has never been the same. By day this crow works the office life but by night you will certainly find Holly (Party Pants) Stevens in her Jamaica Plain kitchen cooking and dancing the night away in true crow fashion. Proudly hailing from Maine's Old Orchard Beach, this wild one has figured out how to combine her love for New England- its history, its food, & its boozy dance parties- with her love of classic elegance. Holly's food is fresh, locally produced, healthy, and full of flavor. A self-described salt hound, no taste bud goes untouched by a meal at Holly's nest. By combining simple salads with rich pastas, fish, and soups, no visitor will leave unsatisfied. Moreover, no hangover goes uncured when morning walks with Holly are kicked off with a hidden stash of irish coffee, and finished off by a nice warm plate of oven potatoes and frittata.

    Glancing around her kitchen you will find a few staple items including a mini whisk (for perfect salad dressing), the classiest compost bucket I've ever seen, a kick-ass vegetable hutch, and most importantly a tasty beverage ready to meet your hand. Her home is cozy and warm, and her hospitality is outmatched by no one. On the bookshelves you will find recipes given to her by friends, and books like Omnivore's Dilemma and Salt: A World History, the later being one of the best book suggestion I've ever received, and the subject of her college thesis. Never missing the chance to make a dinner party a dance party, Holly is in constant motion, ready to motivate the group with classy tunes like Credence, Al Green, and GirlTalk. Unless, of course, Top Chef is on.

    http://crowsinthekitchen.com

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