7 December, 2016

Paris Baguette’s New Dublin Store

Comments : 2 Posted in : Dining in Dublin - CA, Restaurants on December 7, 2016 by : The Gourmez

Tags: asian, bakery, breakfast, cafe, chestnut, chocolate roll, coffee, dining, donut, dublin, east bay, european, korean, lunch, paris baguette, pastries, popsicle, review, sandwiches, sweet potato

Obligatory disclaimer: This was an invited visit to Dublin’s Paris Baguette and thus, all food and drink was free to me. Early in November, I was invited out to Paris Baguette’s newest franchisee in the Bay Area: the Dublin store opened just over a month ago at the Almond Plaza shopping center. Before this visit,
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17 May, 2013

Covington Sweet Potato Vodka

Comments : 4 Posted in : Vodka on May 17, 2013 by : The Gourmez

Tags: best yam vodka, covington, gold medal, local spirit, marshmallow, north carolina, pinnacle whipped cream, review, snow hill, spice, sweet potato, tasting notes

Covington Sweet Potato Vodka Snow Hill, NC 40% ABV With a slogan like “the best yam vodka on Earth,” Covington gets out of my gate with a head start. If you are not a pun enthusiast, that may translate to a 10-second penalty. It’s made in North Carolina and thus qualifies as a local spirit
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9 November, 2010

Fullsteam Brewery

Comments : 1 Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Breweries in Durham - NC on November 9, 2010 by : The Gourmez

Tags: barbecue, basil, brewery, durham, fullsteam, parsnip, southern beer, sweet potato, tavern

Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Avenue Central Park District, Durham W–Th: 4 pm to 10 pm, Fri: 4 pm to 2 am Sat: 12 pm to 2 am, Sun: 12 pm to 10 pm Website Fullsteam Brewery’s tavern has been open since August, serving up beers that focus on Southern ingredients, from the grains to the
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