How to Order a Martini like a Professional
The martini is a formidable cocktail. It holds a gravitas backed by decades of history and pop culture. A drink seemingly reserved for black tie affairs or Don Draper. A drink where the clarity implies the elegant strength; no accouterment standing between you and the alcohol. But perhaps the most
The Best Restaurants in Capitol Hill, Seattle
From Saturday afternoons spent exploring new neighborhoods to weekend trips exploring neighboring towns, we plan to share what we find with you all. Starting with the neighborhood we call home and, by some metric, one of the cool areas in Seattle: Capitol Hill. Steph and I decided on Capitol Hill
The bacaro, a local Venetian watering hole
After walking around Venice for a few hours, you’ll start to notice a couple of things. First, you’ll realize you’re entirely lost and unsure what narrow, dimly lit corridor led you to this point. And second, each canal is adorned with small, peculiar-looking establishments, the bacaro. Bacari
Craft Beer Predictions for 2022
The desires of the beverage-consuming population seem to wax and wane with each year. The Aperol Spritz, then the espresso martini; every year has a signature drink. As the beer world is subject to the same consumer whims, these are my predictions for beer trends in 2022. The rise of
5 Essential Pieces of Travel Kit to Bring on Every Trip
For some, packing for an upcoming trip brings a rush of excitement. Hours away, you’ll be off jet-setting across the world, discovering uncharted lands, eating exotic food, and most importantly, not working. For others, it can actually induce a bit of stress. What should I bring? Am I going
Matador SEG42 Backpack Review
Summary The Matador SEG42 is a weird bag, but it might be just what you’re looking for. Buy Now at MatadorBuy Now at REI ProsConsBuilt-in packing cubes offer organizationThe carry can get heavyLaptop sleeve, rare for a duffelI almost want to use my own packing cubesGood build qualityZippers are
WTF is a “fresh hop” beer?
Some may use pumpkin spice everything as the harbinger of Fall. Me? Well, for me, Fall is ushered in by the fresh hop beer. But don’t get me wrong, I still fuck with pumpkin spice. A few years back, I was back in Portland for my friend’s wedding.
Finding meaning and magic in the Westfjords of Iceland
At a small tavern in the remote Westfjords of Iceland, I knew I was in my happy place.
Iceland Itinerary and Trip Recap: May 2021
Right as I got my first round of vaccinations, I started planning my first trip in over a year. Iceland had just opened back up to vaccinated visitors and since I had never been, it seemed like a no-brainer. So with 28 days to go, I started planning. Before COVID-19,
Unbound Merino Wool Review
Disclaimer: The team at Unbound Merino sent me some gear to review, however all opinions are my own. Summary It’s not cheap, but whether you’re interested in merino wool clothing or are a minimalist packer looking to lighten the load, Unbound Merino is making some fantastic merino wools
