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America - The Official Thread
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They are almost identical.
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Forgot to mention that Seattle has had it's own Craft pop company since at least the 90's, it's called Jones Soda co.
https://www.jonessoda.com/
I don't drink pop at all (unless I am using as a mixer in a mixed drink, but I hardly drink at all anymore), but I do remember seeing Jones Soda at a gourmet sub sandwich shop I used to frequent called Tub's Gourmet subs (awesome subs), it's near the university of Washington. I never did try one but I remember looking at the nutrition label and the amount of carbs and sugars was insane, way more than a Coke, so any thought of drinking one was ended right there, I put it back in the drink refrigerator.
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Fufu Berry.
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Shoreditch, London.
One of the many areas of London Hipster, we have an office in Shoreditch and I can attest to it's oddity.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/types-of-hipster-you-encounter-in-london
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With the people I've associated with and seeing a good chunk of diversity all through schooling, I don't agree with that, fully. That, however, can just probably boil down to my location, though.
Me specifically though(not really using it as an example), I'll definitely watch the some of the same blockbuster movies that come around, but I also do very much dabble in a lot of foreign movies, especially of Asian decent. My music taste is kind of all over the place, only one I don't care for is modern country - My grandma raised me though so I've liked what she used to play when I was younger, I just can't recall exactly what it was. While I own a television, I don't have any sort of TV subscription, so I'm out on that one. As for hotels, I tend to stay away from the most popular because they also tend to be the most expensive, I prefer the smaller, a bit run-down, hotels. They really aren't as bad as they seem sometimes(sometimes!) For food, I typically cook my own meals, but if I'm going out to eat, I try to find a place that has a good selection of craft beer, and good food, and that's harder to find together as one than it sounds. I'm picky with my beer, and that's probably my inner hipster showing, but hey, that's me
My group of friends have a hard time deciding on one thing together, even down to the beer we drink. That's only a group of at least, 5 people
Though, I do agree that there is some truth to what you say. I think I'm part of the exception to that rule.
Most major chain restaurants are like that, but I feel that doesn't accurately represent the smaller, local chains at all. Not only that, but the existence of Major Chains in my area have done absolutely little to change the diversity and culture at least in the towns local to me. The cities outside of the immediate Downtown Los Angeles tend to have some deep roots as most of them are almost segregated to a certain race, with the borders of the towns mixing in a bit.
If I travel to area's like Pasadena, it's a mix of what you say but also what I'm saying. I don't know the correct word for it, but that area is a bit... "gentrified"(?) compared to what I was talking about in the previous quote.
I think all this boils down to the Southern California culture though, it's just a smorgasbord of different cultures. Like I said before, I feel that's probably just the exception to the rule.
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Jones was intermittently available in my old town during my high school years. I can attest to its sheer sugariness — I bought a lot of Blue Bubblegum Soda throughout those years. My sister, being a thoughtful and nostalgic person, bought me some for my birthday last year but I struggled to get through a single bottle.
It's cool to see them still doing their own thing, though. 👍
It's cool to see them still doing their own thing, though. 👍
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Yeah they have a gimmicky Thanksgiving sixer with turkey flavor, stuffing, pumpkin pie, roasted brussels sprouts...etc. Presumably mashed potatoes is one as well. Pumpkin pie is probably the least offensive of the bunch, but I don't like pumpkin pie anyway so I won't touch it or any of the others.
Edit: They're supposed to be "not bad."
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2-4oz silver/blanco to a bottle of Jarritos for two cocktails, with a squeeze of lime each. 2oz per is a little too boozey to be refreshing so I use 1.5. You're obviously not going to shake, so tequila and juice over ice and pouring the soda does the stirring.
Edit: It's flavored soda so don't hesitate to use bottled juice if you don't have fresh limes. And it works with any of the flavors, but tamarind is what I like.
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Never really mixed soda with Tequila when I mixed drinks, I did used to make a lot of Malibu Waves though, always loved the color of the drink when I served it to people. Had a few myself and they always tasted good (I was more of a Rum and Coke guy)
Malibu Wave Recipe:
In a shaker filled with ice combine the following:
1 oz of tequila
.5 oz of Triple sec (or Cointreau which I use instead)
.5 oz of Blue Curaçao
2 oz of sweet and sour
Dash of lime juice
Shake, Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice, garnish with a Lemon wheel
Malibu Wave Recipe:
In a shaker filled with ice combine the following:
1 oz of tequila
.5 oz of Triple sec (or Cointreau which I use instead)
.5 oz of Blue Curaçao
2 oz of sweet and sour
Dash of lime juice
Shake, Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice, garnish with a Lemon wheel
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I think I'd just make a margarita.
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I've been hard pressed to find a place that doesn't start ripping you off by the second Margarita.. It's all a bit frustrating because it's something my other half always wants, and I always hate paying full price for a second cup of syrup and mixer.I think I'd just make a margarita.
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I have no doubt they do. Fortunately I don't have that problem because Sheila likes a Tom Collins and she stops at one.
I don't recall telling this story on GTP, but I apologize if I have. My wife and I were out at a relatively new restaurant with a "fresh" wait staff. When the waitress asked if we wanted anything to drink, I asked for a bourbon sour and She asked for the aforementioned Tom Collins. Waitress comes back a few minutes later with only my drink, and was so sweet apologizing to my wife, saying, "I'm afraid we're all out of Tom Collins, but I can get you a Sam Adams."
I almost fell out of the chair laughing, but informed her that it's a cocktail--she said she didn't even pass it on to the bartender because she thought it was beer.
Edit: I personally keep it simple when I'm out. I may not be impressed but I'm less likely to be disappointed.
I don't recall telling this story on GTP, but I apologize if I have. My wife and I were out at a relatively new restaurant with a "fresh" wait staff. When the waitress asked if we wanted anything to drink, I asked for a bourbon sour and She asked for the aforementioned Tom Collins. Waitress comes back a few minutes later with only my drink, and was so sweet apologizing to my wife, saying, "I'm afraid we're all out of Tom Collins, but I can get you a Sam Adams."
I almost fell out of the chair laughing, but informed her that it's a cocktail--she said she didn't even pass it on to the bartender because she thought it was beer.
Yeah, no kidding. I'm not a snob when it comes to margaritas--I can be with other drinks--but it's very apparent when something's off with one and I tend to get pissed when it' something stupid like that.
Edit: I personally keep it simple when I'm out. I may not be impressed but I'm less likely to be disappointed.
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Photo of the day.
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Tbh looking at that photo he may as well have just given Merkel the finger. There is a slightly later shot somewhere and Merkel looks like she has given up any hope for the human race.Photo of the day.
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I used to think Roger Penske was the only man in the world who could strut while sitting down. Now I have to add The Don.Photo of the day.
Really, these G6'ers need us a whole lot more than we need them. That's why they are in the position of supplicants, and may as well be on their knees.
