Posted by:Intern on March 20th, 2013
Two of Philly-based Quaker City Mercantile’s (you’ve heard of Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry, right?) boozey brands, Art in the Age and Spodee, will be representing in the Steel City this month.
First up, TONIGHT (3/20), the South Side’s Acacia Cocktail Club on Carson Street is hosting Art in the Age for their monthly cocktail club from 7-9 p.m.
Each guest will get a complimentary signature cocktail made with one of the four Art in the Age 100% organic spirits. To RSVP, email emburyandacacia@gmail.com and tell ‘em Blake sent ya!
And for you Shadysiders, Harris Grill is currently featuring two tasty Spodee cocktails for just $6:
RHUBY TART: Spodee, Aviation gin, blackberry brandy, cranberry juice, lemon
SWEET CHARIOT: Spodee, Art in the Age’s SNAP, Combier, muddled oranges, tonic, soda
Um…. YUM?!
Spodee is a wine fortified with 36 proof moonshine, that you mix into cocktails, like a spirit. You can also mix it into food, which leads me to my next announcement:
Someone has FINALLY paired two of my very favorite things: wine and food trucks! Oh My Grill is teaming up with Spodee to offer two extremely unique, wine-infused menu options:
Spodee/French Onion Grilled Cheese (using Spodee in leiu of beef stock)
Brie, Pear and Ham Meld with a Spodee reduction
Ummmm…. DOUBLE YUM!?
Finally, Spodee is on sale in PA for only $7.99 during the month of March. So if you like what you taste, pick up some (it’s served in an old-timey milk bottle!) for yourself.
For more information on Art in the Age, head over to artintheage.com.
Fore more information on Spodee, head over to spodeewine.com.
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Posted by:Intern on March 16th, 2013
Poler Outdoor Stuff has announced the opening of their flagship brick and mortar store. Located at 1300 SW Burnside in the heart of Portland, the store sits close to the Ace Hotel, Stumptown Coffee and Powell’s City of Books. The Poler flagship retail space will feature a signature mix of Poler Stuff merchandise sold across all categories including Napsacks, bags, tees, tents, outerwear and beanies. Each month the store will have a pop up shop featuring a friendly brand. The first pop up will feature BAGGU bags and accessories, with more to follow. The store will also sell goods from: Juniper Ridge, Wood and Faulk, Stance and RAEN optics.
Poler’s new permanent home on 1300 SW Burnside offers “a modern shopping experience reflecting Poler’s ethos that everyone can and should enjoy the great outdoors.” The grand opening is this Saturday from 11-9 with drinks and snacks provided by Art in the Age, Justins, Tecate and Stumptown Cold Brew.
Poler Outdoor Stuff
1300 SW Burnside STE 300
Portland, OR 97214
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High Snobiety 03.16.13
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Posted by:Intern on March 15th, 2013
I like to think of root beer as the gateway beverage into the big, bad world of booze.
Even though it’s a big leap from A&W to Fernet Branca, there’s definitely a connection between what makes a good root beer and what makes a good alcoholic beverage. If you like that interplay of bold, funky, bitter and a sweet flavors without any alcoholic content, then you just might like it even more when there’s some kick to it.
I liked the herb and root flavor combination in my root beer recipe enough to create a liqueur based on it. The funny thing is that it has more in common with an aperitif than it does with a soda, because the sugar is dialed back and the root-and-bark goodness can shine through.
What’s Available to Buy?
My favorite alcoholic root beer concoction available for purchase is Root, made by Philadelphia’s Art in the Age. It’s not a sweet liqueur, but more like an amaro with a root beer aroma. And at 80 proof, it has the alcohol content of a spirit.
There’s another root beer liqueur on the market called Blackmaker, as well as a variety of simple and sweet root beer schnapps brands which aren’t going to offer the same complexity of flavor.
Why DIY?
I adore Root, but I wanted to make something that’s a little different—with a lower alcohol content and more of a root beer flavor. While this DIY root beer liqueur is a wee bit sweeter than Root, it doesn’t veer into cloying syrup territory. Though it’s lighter and less alcoholic than Root, you can use it in the same way. Homemade root beer liqueur is a whole lot cheaper so I don’t get so precious about it. (Root beer liqueur granita floats for everyone!)
I used my own root beer recipe as inspiration, but the fun thing about this recipe is you can tweak it to taste like your ideal root beer. I like it earthy so I emphasized the “root” part, but you could also increase the vanilla, add wintergreen, or add more anise for a different experience. So if you like root beer and want an alcoholic version of your very own, go buy some bark and get crackin’.
Serious Eats, 3.15.13
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Posted by:Intern on March 15th, 2013
That’s right. We’ve opened a flagship store and it is chock full of Poler goodness. Not only did we fill it with all your favorite Poler gear, we also stocked it with some of our favorite brands. We’ll even have some exclusive Poler gear available only at the flagship store.
If you’re in Portland Oregon be sure to swing by the store on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening with us. Big thanks to Lifetime Collective, Justin’s Peanut Butter, Tecate, Art In The Age and Baggu for sponsoring our grand opening party.
Poler, 3.15.13
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Posted by:Intern on March 13th, 2013
What’s better than a bunch of Philly food trucks to feast upon? A bunch of Philly food trucks to feast upon… for a good cause.
The potential newest addition to the Fishtown neighborhood, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, will be hosting the Philly Food Truck Fundraiser, where for $50, you can have all the deliciousness the food trucks at the event have to offer, as well as beverages and live music. The goal of the fundraiser is to raise money to open and maintain the Sculpture Gym available to local Philly artists and sculptors.
Featured Food Trucks:
>>> Zsa’s Gourmet Ice Cream Truck
>>> Lil Dan’s Food Truck
>>> Farm Truck Philly
>>> Just Jackie’s
In addition, dessert will be provided by You Cut the Cheese Truffle Co., and there will be featured cocktails from Art in the Age, beer from two local home-brewers, Tim Patton from Saint Benjamin Brewing Co. and Jeff Watson from My Dear Watson Brewing Co., and tea-infused gin from Proper Cuppa by Josh Heake.
Foodie, 3.13.13
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Posted by:Intern on March 7th, 2013
We took in the plentitude of historical, cultural, dining, and shopping options that Philly has to offer.
In terms of shopping, Old City was our preferred neighborhood with Vagabond standout spot for apparel, handbags, jewelry and shoes. We would also like to transport the following to our hometown:fashion boutique Sugarcube; Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, a purbeyor of Clothing, accessories, small home goods, and it’s own line of spirits; and the Clay Studio, which boasts a wide range of ceramic art. Next to The Clay Studio is Elfreth’s Alley, referred to as our nation’s oldest residential alley, and we couldn’t resist looking up the listing. If we only had half-a-million dollars lying around!
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