They call themselves "DC's most iconic Irish party bar," but DCist named it the "douchiest bar" in the District. My friend, Keith Hall and his wife are huge Carolina fans, and he invited me to McFadden’s to watch the Panthers battle the Ravens. Being a part of the DMV Flock (Ravens fans who live in the DC/Baltimore metro area), I was happy to oblige. I brought my trusty … [Read more...] about Capital Riot
Florida
Flight 747 – Just a Short Mile Away
I parked my rig at Sally Beauty on Vantage Point and walked a mile to find a place to watch Game 5. I was lucky to stumble upon Flight 747, a local dive bar that also serves as a drive-through liquor star located next to a motel, a half mile from the airport. It was a busy Wed night. The two pool tables were full with folks watching, some playing an electronic dart board. … [Read more...] about Flight 747 – Just a Short Mile Away
Watermelon Load
Tastes like strawberriesOn a summer evenin'And it sounds just like a songI want more berriesAnd that summer feelin'It's so wonderful and warm Watermelon Sugar high! So I delivered a load to Riviera Beach, FL. Yeah, I'm in sunny (but right now rainy) Florida, but there are limited loads out of sunshine state. So I booked a watermelon load 100 miles away from LaBelle which … [Read more...] about Watermelon Load
SUP JAX
Yesterday, I launched from Mickler's Landing on the southern tip of Ponte Vedra Beach. There's plenty of free parking and the beach wasn't busy at all. The skies were overcast so, not too many sunbathers. An assortment of people searching for shark's teeth and of course surfers taking advantage of the high surf. There was a ton of cannonball jellyfish riding the incoming tide. … [Read more...] about SUP JAX
Dim Sum Dinner Party
After a busy afternoon surfing, I worked up an appetite for a big meal. And I was definitely in the mood for some dim sum. Since I was budget and time conscious, I defaulted to the Dim Sum Platter for $16. Just as I sat down to order, a wedding anniversary party started walking in. About 60 people all having a fantastic time. Haven't seen a party this big since … [Read more...] about Dim Sum Dinner Party
Beaver Biker Bar
I sat in a rocking chair out at the Beaver Biker Bar, out front admiring the different bikes that went by on route 1. The unmistakable roar from a pack of Harleys pulling in. I glanced out and see the riders dismount, strutting their stuff like arrogant snobs. After a long ride from south Florida, they're ready to rest and relax and call it a day. Away from the … [Read more...] about Beaver Biker Bar