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January 2010
January 07, 2010
January 06, 2010
SF Bar Update: Comstock Saloon
A tour of the mid-renovation Comstock Saloon, to be housed in the former San Francisco Brewing Company space. Read more →
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January 05, 2010
Is Faster Frozen Ice Less Cloudy than Slower Frozen Ice?
In this ice experiment, I compare large blocks of ice frozen at the highest and lowest freezer temperatures to see which is more clear vs. cloudy. Read more →
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January 04, 2010
The Dry Spell
What happens when a booze writer takes two weeks off from booze? Late nights, hangovers, and lots and lots of bitters. That wasn't supposed to happen. Read more →
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January 03, 2010
Inside the Freezer of an Ice Nerd
A rare, behind-the-scenes look into the freezer of an ice nerd. Read more →
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