Noms Archive
Be a Tourist.
Written on October 21, 2013
in Around Indy
One of my major pet peeves is when people act like Indianapolis has nothing to offer. Implying it’s just a boring city in the middle of a corn field (which hello, fresh food). The statement usually comes after someone has come back from vacationing in another city. Statements like “Portland is so
Flagon Slayer Tapping Party: Where You Get Punished for Drinking Beer
Written on August 17, 2013
in Around Indy, Conventions, Geek Culture
Wednesday evening, I headed downtown after work for Sun King’s Flagon Slayer: Official Beer of Gen Con Tapping Party. I’ve always enjoyed Sun King, and Flagon Slayer was quite delicious, being a beer/mead hybrid made sweet with cherries and Indiana honey. The event itself left a little to be desired though. 5
Scotty’s Brewhouse + Gen Con
Written on August 15, 2013
in Around Indy, Conventions, Games, Geek Culture, Media, Tabletop Games
Cons provide a unique experience for geeks like me- everything I love in one place including endless hours of games, shopping, panels, and photo ops (and don’t forget the accepted ability to dress up like it’s Halloween for days on end). However the one thing cons lack s good food. I can’t
Flagon Slayer: Official Beer of Gen Con 2013
Written on August 5, 2013
in Around Indy, Conventions, Geek Culture
When I play Dominion, I prefer to have my cards in one hand and a beer in the other. I’m sure this doesn’t apply to all gamers, but for me, there’s something about relaxing and enjoying a great game and a few pints with friends that just can’t be beat. I’m quite