Bohemian Bloody Mary

What's better than a Bloody Mary on a lovely Sunday afternoon?

Let me tell you.

A Habanero Infused Bloody Mary at Eastern Standard,

after the brunch rush, on a lovely Sunday afternoon.  

Here I am channeling my inner Bohemian.

 Cream leather jacket: Wilson's leather

Olive tank: Forever 21

Orange Boho Skirt: Vintage

 3 tier canvas/leather belt: H&M

 Leopard Handbag: Maxx from Jasmine Sola 

(R.I.P. former Boston boutique, currently known as 344)

Knee-high Teal boots: Nordstrom 

I love the layered look, as if I'm rocking suede leg warmers.

 Aviator shades: Urban Outfitters

Earrings: H&M

 Necklace: Claudia Bruno

She makes the most beautiful, edgy, 
one-of-a-kind statement necklaces! 
You definitely need to have one of her pieces in your collection!

 Bronze with Turquoise ring: Independent jewelry street stand in NYC

 Habanero infused Bloody Mary at Eastern Standard

Houblon Chouffe IPA

Wanna know more? 

Read about it on Beer Advocate

-nRm

Special thanks: Photography by SDB

Gallia Belgica

Old world cuisine paired with classic & American interpretations of Belgian style beers.

For the opening reception, we were served:

Duvel

Brouwerji Duvel Moorgat - Breendonk, Belgium

Belgian golden ale, clean and crisp with lively carbonation

Here is the 5 course dinner, in order of how they were served and to follow the beer they were paired with:

Olive Oil Poached Arctic Char

Alyson's apples, Curry puree

Baby Tree
Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project - Holyoke, MA

Belgian-style "quadruple" brewed with dried plums, rich

spice and deep fruit through the nose and palette

Berkshire Pork & Lamb Terrine

Whole grain mustard, baguette

Curieux

Allagash Brewing Co. - Portland, ME

Bourbon barrel-aged, belgian style tripel, spice & hop

notes balance with vanilla, coconut & mash

Hudson Valley Foie Gras Stuffed Vermont Rabbit

Wild mushroom ragout, sparrow arc potatoes

Sgt. Pepper

Cambridge Brewing Co. - Cambridge, MA

Saison-style ale with peppercorns, light earthiness

leads to savory and colorful ground peppers

Smoked Venison Saddle
Mustard spaetzle, winter greensRed Poppy Ale

The Lost Abbey - San Marcos, CA

Sour brown ale aged in barrels, acerbic wood and

vinegar highlight bright, sharp cherries

Pain Perdue
Braised fall fruits, cinnamon-maple cream


Barrel-Aged Autumn Maple Ale

The Bruery - Placentia, CA

Fall seasonal brewed with yams, maple and traditional autumnal spice,

aged in bourbon barrels, rich warming special occasion treat

-nRm