Pub Grub For The Seafaring Set

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Pub Grub For The Seafaring Set

I like my sports with a side of savory.

The game is the means to the drinkable & edible end.  I pick bars based on their non-televised offerings--Belgian Ales, stellar nachos, spicy Bloody Marys, schnitzel.  With the Superbowl just upon us, I have memories of my last football outing, or more appropriately "routing", January's BCS Championship.  Lured by onion rings and curious about the new & bigger locale of Maritime Pacific Brewery, my sis, her hubby, their son, and I headed to their pub, the Jolly Roger Tap Room

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Diner Avec Mon Père

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Diner Avec Mon Père

I have my father to thank for many things--my smarts, my indefatigable work ethic, the simple pleasure of napping in the sun--yet there are two which are particularly poignant this Father's Day.

1. My enormous appetite, which is more akin to that of a sumo wrestler than a ballet dancer.  Thankfully, I'm blessed with my mother's speedy metabolism, so can chow down without dire, physical consequences.

2. My amour for all things French. 

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