One of the writers on the trip told Billy Lawless, the owner of The Gage, that he ordered the fish and chips in an attempt to remind himself that he was dining at an Irish pub.

This was after the meal and I smiled, mainly because it echoed the same thoughts I had the entire lunch.  We were eating mussels with curry and another dish of mussels with a traditional cream sauce and foie gras and raw fish, and they were offering us local craft beers and wines and digestifs that did not contain whiskey.

I tried femet for the first time, and I will definitely be having it again.   

Also had another Matilda, which I earlier compared to Allagash White.  After a second tasting, I would say the only similarity is the style.  Matilda has much more spice to it than Allagash White.

Here’s a picture of me at the bean.

Go Sox, I guess.