The latest from Twitter: @BlueOxCoffeeCompany plugs their peppermint mocha garnished with a Thin Mint from the Girl Scouts (it’s that time of year!), @ngonbistro announces their Valentine’s Day tasting menu, @RogueChocolate marvels that every one of their bars is hand-inspected by the founder himself, and @france44 is serving a decadent-sounding fig salami with blue cheese.
If you love beer — and you also love maps — here’s the map for you. Using data mined from medal winners from the Great American Beer Festival, veteran drinks journalist Rick Lyke and his son-in-law Mike Wirth figure out what the nation’s beer powerhouses are. Minnesota has a long way to go, but booming craft beer sales suggest that it’ll be kicking ass soon. Wisconsin is #3 on a per capita basis, behind only Colorado and Oregon.
when is your next trip to Bismarck North dakota? Looking forward to your next visit. thank you
Good question — it’s scheduled for the indefinite future sometime, but definitely in the cards. Where should we eat when we visit?