october-2009

024 LET’S GO
LANGUAGE
SAY
WHAT?
Brush up on regional lingo
before you touch down.
Scramble dinner n. A potluck Kolacky n. A pastry of sweetened yeast dough with a sweet filling or topping Flea in one’s ear n. A hint
or warning Willywags n.Tangled underbrush Nebby adj. Snoopy, inquisitive Cockroach killers n. Pointy-toed shoes Upscuddle n.
A noisy disturbance Sally Lunn n. A rich, usually sweet yeast bread Lagniappe n. A small gratuity or bonus with a purchase Playpretty
n. A child’s play thing Noodle v. To catch fish with bare hands or with a gaff Pogonip n. A dense, icy fog
The Dictionary of Regional English is based on interviews with thousands of Americans. The final volume is scheduled for publication in 2010.
FOOD & DRINK
Brew News
THE TRENDIEST INGREDIENT IN
HIGH-END COCKTAILS IS… BEER?
AS THE ARMS RACE of house-infused booze rages,
playful bars are staying ahead of the competition
by topping fancy cocktails with everything from
Trappist ales to Budweiser. And while tossing beer in
a Bloody Mary (like in a traditional Mexican cerveza
preparada) might sound strange, these new cocktails
are so diverse that you don’t have to be a fan of
savory drinks—or even beer—to enjoy them.
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2009
IF YOU LIKE: Margaritas
TRY: Here Comes the Sun
AT: JoeDoe, NYC
(www.chefjoedoe.com)
WHAT’S IN IT? Green Flash
West Coast IPA, Azul Tequila,
preserved orange
IF YOU LIKE: Whiskey
TRY: Gentleman and a Scholar
AT: London Grill, Philly
(www.londongrill.com)
WHAT’S IN IT? Gentleman Jack
whiskey, Beamish Irish Stout,
Coca-Cola
MAP BY ANDREW DEGRAFF
IF YOU LIKE: After-dinner
liqueurs
TRY: Vice Grip
AT: Alembic, San Francisco
(www.alembicbar.com)
WHAT’S IN IT? Araku coffee
rum, Brachetto d’Acqui dessert
wine, porter foam
IF YOU LIKE: Fruity drinks
TRY: The Belga
AT: Belga Café, Washington, DC
(www.belgacafe.com)
WHAT’S IN IT? Vodka, lime
juice, St. Louis Peche beer
PHOTOGRAPH BY VICKY WASIK (COCKTAIL)