Live on Delwood Beach, Manly. Highlight of the day is generally the half hour on the back of the Ferry where the big issues are worked through. Have lived in Beijing, NW Fairlight, Brisbane, Cleveland, South Kensington (SW7), PNG and Sydney. Love sport, beer, bars and the insular peninsula.
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New York, the Mets and the Pony Bar
I’ve been lucky enough to visit New York City a few times over the years. Each time, though, it has been a hit and run mission. This time for example I was in town for 19 hours. I’m not complaining …
Mall drinking in Philadelphia
This correspondent’s travels have taken him to the ‘burbs of Philadelphia. Not just any ‘burb, but the exotically named ‘burb – King of Prussia. Apart from its impressive name, King of Prussia is the home of, at the least, the …
Phillies baseball and good beer
Like all Back of the Ferry correspondents (all in hibernation), this correspondent loves his sports. We’ve lambasted and lamented the appalling way fans are treated in Australia when it comes to food and drink at live events. Having experienced an …
Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Olde City drinking
There’s a unusual connection between Australia and Philadelphia and it involves a bloke that never set foot in Australia. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, for whom Australia’s highest mountain (hill) is named was a Polish soldier that played a part in America’s fight …
Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant (in situ)
Philadelphia’s full of little gems. Like Nodding Head Brewery. These guys have been in their Sansom Street location for 15 years – and this is the only place you can get their beers. 7 Tanks on the first floor of …
South Philly, Cheese Steak and neighbourhood drinking
Your correspondent is spending the city of brotherly love – Philadelphia. What a city. It really has it all. History in spades, iconic buildings and the chunkiest slices of Americana imaginable. Despite the 23 hour door to door commute, I …
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The Coopers Ale House at Sydney Airport
This correspondent has been fortunate enough to have access to Airport Lounges when travelling most of the time. Airports aren’t the place for a novel beer experience and for me it is just about getting on the flight and destination …
An Oak Barrel triple reward for civic duty
In the last month, two of your correspondents have had to perform their civic duty by performing Jury Service. Personally, I’m a big supporter of the system, but every time I’ve been summoned it has been damned inconvenient. On previous …
A visit to the Six String Brewery and the Bungalow
I remember reading all about Six String Brewing Co’s difficulties in getting to market. As their website alludes, they were beset with bureaucratic interference for a very long time. Well, after a visit to their brewery and solid sessions of …
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Brewery doors – @parrotdog and @garage_project
I had the good fortune to catch up with our Wellington correspondent, Kiwi no longer in Oz, this week. Ramesh is a knowledgable and generous host and as a bonus he turned on some glorious weather. Like all Aussies I …
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