One of my favourite small bars in West Wynyard is The SG Bar or as I prefer to know it – Spooning Goats. As funky and as hipster are the Barber Shop, Baxters, Ramblin’ Rascal Rose and their ilk – …
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RIP Robin Williams
It is a tenuous link, but less than two weeks ago I had a drink in a bar that was part of the movie Good Will Hunting. Robin Williams won an Oscar for that film. The L Street Tavern makes …
Santa Monica – the last leg
The last leg of my trip saw me visiting a great mate of Back of the Ferry and our wannabe North American correspondent. G has lived in Los Angeles since early 2000 and any trip the States has involved an …
Boston, Southie, Back Bay and Bars
What a time of year to be in Boston. When it is sunny and clear in this city, there’s no better place to be. I just love this city. There’s an intimacy and relaxed feel about it and it is …
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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