I don’t post many events on my site, but I have attended several beer dinners at Restaurant Passionne and you’re missing out if you are local to Montclair, NJ and don’t attend these! Join Chef Carrino Chef and Owner of  Restaurant Passionne, in welcoming Brooklyn Brewery for a beer pairing dinner to raise [...]

I’m very happy that California based brewery Firestone Walker has graced New Jersey with their beers!  This is one of the  breweries that I’ve heard so many great things about but have rarely had the opportunity to enjoy. I first had Firestone Walker’s Double Jack on draft at the Cloverleaf Tavern, a couple days later [...]

This batch of Sorachi Patersbier I’m making for Get Real NY which is on March 19th and 20th.  I changed up the recipe a bit from the version that won best in show at the New Jersey State Fair.  As always this recipe is my own creation, feel free to use this and other recipes.  [...]