Companion was going to be out of town for a little over a week beginning Saturday, so we decided we had better get with the group a couple of times before he left. Thursday (Mar 8), we met everyone over at Kickbacks Gastropub for a beer … or two …
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| Sorry - photo doesn't do it justice Southwestern Egg Rolls |
We ordered some of Kickbacks Southwestern Egg Rolls (yummers!) and shared Terrapin Beer's Big Hoppy Monster and Cigar City Brewing's Jai Alai IPA.
Terrapin's website describes the Big Hoppy Monster:
“This mammoth imperial red ale leads with a tantalizing hop aroma that is quickly complemented by an enormous malt backbone & finished with a multitude of hoppy goodness.”
Note: 8.75% ABV – 73 IBUs
Cigar City describes the Jai Alai:
“Pours copper in color with notes of citrus and tropical fruit in the aroma. Flavor has upfront citrus bitterness with a hint of caramel and citrus and tropical fruit hop notes in the finish.“
The group had to go our separate ways early for various reasons but many thanks to Steve Flores and his crew at Kickback's Gastropub for continuing to provide a wonderful “home away from home”.
After bidding all but Vince farewell at Kickbacks, companion and I took him over to Alphadog Grill – a place we had been wanting to try.
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| Alpha Dog's Deep Fried 'artery slammin' Twinkie |
I had viewed their online menu and was intrigued by their dessert, “Deep Fried Twinkie” ! … oh yeah, that's what I'm feelin' – deep fried twinkie!
Alphadog Grill describes this decadent delight: “Golden brown and sprinkled with powdered sugar served with raspberry cream dipping sauce” - $4.75
Yes, it was ever so good! … amazing carnival smell and flavor – just like when I was a little girl …
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Companion outdid himself by ordering Alphadog's Tatos, described on their website:
“Thick sliced potato chips battered and fried and seasoned with onion and garlic. Served with ranch dressing” -$4.25
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| Sitting on the patio at Alphadog Grill with Bold City Duke's Cold Nose Ale. |
We all ordered a Bold City Cold Nose Brown Ale, described on Bold City's website: “This is a mild brown ale which is easily drinkable. A Slight nuttiness and sweetness are present.”
If you have not been to Alphadog Grill, boot-scoot over there and give it a try! … and remember, you must order the deep fried twinkie for dessert!
The night before companion left on his trip, Friday (March 9), we were in the mood for Dim Sum. We have recently been going to Silver Star for this type of food – and we were not disappointed, once again. The Dim Sum was fresh and customer service there is always superb! …
We then decided to have one brew over at Intuition to end the evening. Brian, Hannah and Robin were there and were spectacular, as usual.
Not relishing the thought of companion being away for so long – and driving over 2500 miles, I'm not sure I truly remember what we ordered. However, I can remember, both of our beers were excellent, as they always are, at Intuition Ale Works.
Thanks to Brian, Hannah and Robin for making us feel at home and for providing a comfortable end to a somber Jax Brew Bitch evening.
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