2 Days 2 Nights | Upstate NY Road Trip

July 11, 2019 | Karl Kalinkewicz

When I moved to Los Angeles to attend college, one of the first and most common questions I was asked was “Where are your from?” My response would be “New York.” That would typically be followed up by something like, “Oh, I love the city! Which borough are you from?” Which would prompt me to clarify that I was from Upstate NY. This would bring about the question, “Oh, so like Buffalo?” Nope. That’s about six hours away. I would then tell them I was from the Albany area, hoping they learned their state capitals in primary school. Sometimes, I’d even have to use my hand as a makeshift map of the state, pointing out the various cities they’ve heard of to identify the Albany area.

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What We’re Drinking | March 30, 2018

March 30, 2018 | Dan Bortz

It’s been another great week at PorchDrinking! Our staff has been enjoying some really beautiful beers. I, on the other hand, am on a diet and only drink beer one day per week. My life is a terrifyingly sober hellscape. On the plus side, my belly has shrunk a little bit… Anyway, this is What We’re Drinking!
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