Monday, August 25, 2008

Tom & Mikal

Well it sure was a good weekend for BBQs. Great parties on both Satuday and Sunday. Even tho the weather wasn't cooperating this particular Sunday, Tom's jerk chicken more than made up for it.



1. GEAR: This is the best Weber BBQ I've ever seen. And he's not using those whimpy little brickets you get from QFC either, those are real hard wood lump coals. Bravo Tom, bravo. 2 points.


2. QUALITY OF MEAT: You cannot argue with Tom's jerk chicken. It is fucking delicious. Great flavor and tender juicy meat. I would expect nothing less from a guy who works at a gourmet restaraunt. 2 points



3. ALCOHOL: 1/4 barrell of Elysian ESB and the coolers with white Bordeaux - perfect with jerk chicken. 1.75 points.

4. SIDE DISHES: A good variety of sides to fill yer belly with. Nothing from Safeway and most, if not all, were organic. Mikal made a really tasty potato salad and someone brought a Jamaican themed rice and bean dish. 2 point.

5. CROWD: The hosts are fun, loving, creative artists, so it only makes sense that their guest would be cool people, too. Some kids, some older people, some middle people. Many people remembered my name when I couldn't even remember their face from previous gatherings - that's some good people . 2 points.

6. MUSIC: They are very much into music and have really cool vintage stereo equipment. I wish I had a photo. Music was piped into everyroom, too. 2 points.

7. SETTING: A great house with a view of the water and the I-5 bridge, plus cool funky decor that one would expect from a couple artists AND a big back yard w/ fire pit. 2 points.


8. DESSERT: Gourmet ice cream provided by yours truly(Salted Caramel, Balsamic Strawberry, Jasmine Green Tea, Cardamin, and Sprinkles) and a really good cheescake. 2 points.

9. DID WE LIKE YOU? No, we loved you. 2 points.

17.75 out of 18 points. Wow. You should be proud.

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