An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

“This is the local band version of brewing,” said Keith Zalinger of his craft beer endeavor Mythical Brewing Company.  “You can do whatever you want.” Indeed he can.  Zalinger and his partner Frank (who wishes to remain somewhat anonymous in the alternative press) have been experimenting with home brew techniques for about a year.  They’re… Continue reading An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

Stony Creek is Aggressively Laid Back, and Open For Business

It’s not very often you get to set foot into a brand new, state of the art brewery. I got to do that yesterday, and it was awesome. Stony Creek is not new to the Connecticut beer scene, but their new home is. Nestled on the water’s edge in Branford, the property is as scenic… Continue reading Stony Creek is Aggressively Laid Back, and Open For Business

G-Zen Review

G-Zen, located smack dab in the middle of Branford’s retail/restaurant section may possibly the best vegetarian/vegan/raw vegan restaurant in the state. That’s a lofty amount of praise, so allow me to go further and defend my statement. G-Zen is able to craft delicious and challenging  dishes that can change the minds of carnivores and confirm… Continue reading G-Zen Review

A Pointless Tattoo Column from an Unlikely Tattoo Columnist

  I’m glad I never had the money to implement the grand tattoo plans I had as a teenager.  Sleeve of Saint Anthony of Padua?  Kind of glad that’s not on my arm right now. But soon I’ll be making a pilgrimage to Branford, Mecca of the Universe, to get one of my two deftly… Continue reading A Pointless Tattoo Column from an Unlikely Tattoo Columnist