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Traditionally we find ourselves pairing a great cigar with a great Scotch. While this combination works there is no better pairing for a great cigar than a great beer. The other night I found myself with a Macanudo Maduro in one hand, a snifter of great beer in the other. Maduro cigars are very rich in flavor. Macanudo has been...

As you listen to Alice In Chains’ “Black Gives Way To Blue” good gives way to great. AIC’s first release in 14 years is an album worth waiting for. There are 3 components in my opinion that make AIC sound like AIC. The first crucial component for AIC to sound like AIC is Jerry Cantrell’s guitar. Jerry Cantrell has never...

Stone Brewing Company’s latest Vertical Epic release is now on the street and readily available. The cloak of secrecy has been lifted and we now know this latest offering is “Belgian style Imperial Porter”. I scanned the Beer Judge Style Guidelines and was unsuccessful in locating this style. Actually I couldn’t find anything close. This is not an Imperial Porter...

As the great detective Adrian Monk would say, OK, here’s the thing: When your father is known for being one of the best at something, and you try your hand at it, you’re going to be judged against his work. And unless you’re a superstar like Junior Griffey, who is, and has always been, a far more gifted and...

There are two George Bensons in my opinion. We have the FM radio smooth jazz George that gave us the hit “On Broadway”. On the other side of the coin is George the Wes Montgomery clone. The later named guy is the musician that gave us albums like “Giblet Gravy” and “Witchcraft”. When Benson’s latest release “Songs and Stories”...

Stefon Harris and Blackout’s “Urbanus” is a mixture or bop, fusion and New York cool on a backdrop of urban beats. Harris successfully blends classic grooves and tones with what can only be described as hardcore fusion. There are touches of old school Miles in the recording; Miles during the Bitches Brew era. This is a departure from what you...

Is it possible for a band to rip their selves off? KISS’ new release Sonic Boom nods to classic KISS in a frightening way. Though they are marketing geniuses KISS has always been on the trailing edge of music trends. Still they tend to get to the party in time to make an impact. Case in point KISS’ disco anthem...

Ah, one of the touchiest topics in our society today, whether or not to lower the “non-mandatory” federal drinking age from 21 to 18. The first thing that comes to mind when someone approaches me about this topic, is why someone is adult enough to fight, kill, and die for this country, can vote for the leadership positions in...

Right from the very first page, you just know that Beat the Reaper (Back Bay, 336 pp.), by Josh Bazell, is not going to be your run of the mill book. Peter Brown, a doctor on his way to work, is mugged. Or, at least someone attempts to mug the good doctor. Brown immediately explains to us in excruciating...

Cedars Restaurant, located at the world class Foxwoods Resort and Casino, is a dining experience you will talk about long after you return home. Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant fills quickly. The moment my wife and I entered the plush waiting area we were warmly welcomed by Frank and advised that our table would be ready shortly. It...