Lizard's Lair

Happy Halloween

Happy B-Day to Frank L too!

Hot Manzanillo Tea, shot of Captain Morgans and a shot of Jim Beam. I'm not sick now...feeling good!

More Beers in Japan

I decided to write a new blog post versus updating my original beers in japan post.

Another stout Japanese beer. Smooth malty taste, very good, 4 stars.

This was odd in that the menu said Hoppy Black, so it sounded good. I was given a mug with ice and some liquid on the bottom, maybe a little less than 1/4 of the glass. I thought it was water. The waiter explained that I should pour the bottle into the glass, I complied. I poured it in and stirred. Never had a beer like this, but it was OK. 3 stars.

Not only do I experience brand new Japanese beers, almost on a daily basis, sometimes, I run into a special place like Haldous Belgium Beer Bar in the Ginza district of Tokyo. I asked the bartender for a hoppy beer and this was it, Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor. It's a Belgian style IPA, 8% Alc.. It was delicious. 5 stars.

I next had a Hoegaarden Forbidden Fruit. Another super tasty beer. I want to point out that this beer bar in Tokyo took their beer seriously. They took great car how a beer was presented. I was given a matching glass, matching coaster, and the cap was given also. They took great care in pouring, I had to have patience to let them do their job. It was quite an experience. Great beer, pizza, and service. 8.5% alc. 5 stars.

My night cap. A Trappistes Rochefort 10, 11.3% alc. Wow, another great beer. Note the matching glass and coaster. These guys are great. 5 stars.

Wrapping up a great evening in Tokyo. Thanks for reading my blog. I have a great time writing it!

Happy Birthday Dom!

Family Gettogether

Wife and Frank, glass of chianti and my #1 fan of my blog's birthday, plus lot's of family.

Lizard at the Alibaba in Yokohama

The picture is a little blurry, but I'm sure you can tell we are having a good time. Clockwise from me, Yoshiko, Miyuki, and Kawamura-san from our Yokohama office.

Kampai!

California Comfort

One of my favorite places in East County San Diego. California Comfort opened a couple of years ago, taking over and redoing a previously boring restaurant and creating a sports bar and grill type of place. This is their house pale ale, I think it's brewed by Redhook Brewery from Washington.

Happy Times

One of my favorite places to hang out is my backyard behind the grill. It's a great place to be when I'm entertaining friends and family.

My Japanese friend Yonemura-san gave me this gift of 12 year old Chivas. I was sharing drinks and a cigar with him, as we talked about our favorite places. When I left his place, he gave me this. Now it's in my liquor cabinet under the grill. I tell the story every time I share this scotch with guests.

Thank You Yonemura-san!

Taurino from El Salvador

An El Salvadoran beer that tastes pretty plain.

Ooh, ike a light beer, yuk!

Rib Eye & Cabernet

Stone Pale Ale @ Petco

Padres winning 3-1, 9th inning, Peavy pitching.

Happy Easter!

At the Marriot...
Another beautiful day in paradise.

Does This Look Healthy?

Post your comments, please.

Jameson on the rocks!