Wk18: Bar

Not this week.

Wk17: Bar

Failed again, but I did drive by a new place that is now on the list of bars-to-visit. 

Wk16: Bar

Nope. It is hard to experience new bars when their is a keg at home and bills waiting.

Wk15: Bar

We were too busy moving to get out of the house to drink.

Wk14: Bar

Didn't happen.

Wk9: bar

I had to save my duckies, so no drunkies. 

Wk8: Zendejas Mexican Resaurant and Sports Bar

I went Zendejas Mexican Restaurant for the sports bar midweek with some friends after work.  There is a restaurant side, but we stuck to the bar side as it seemed more happening.  It seemed to be a ho-hum general sports bar.  Seeing as how we went on a Thursday, the margaritas and domestic schooners were only $3.  Nothing to brag about, but the 'ritas were stiff.  Thursday is also $1 taco night and I can see how they are only $1.  I'd say put a spoonful of dog food on a limp tortilla and cover with a salad is a better description.  We did share a nacho plate that was pretty big and fine for bar food; once again, nothing special.  Zendejas was fine for grabbing drinks after work or catching a game when the TV is broken, but I don't feel like I need to try the restaurant side now.

Wk7: Curlup to the Kitchen Counter

Making Martinis and Margaritas is fuel the family. 

Wk6: Kyoson Sushi Bar

We saw the signage for sang mekju (draft beer) and anju (beer food), so we thought they would be a good bar to visit after working all Saturday.  Instead it was setup more restaurant-y and we didn't see any actual bar.  Oh well, the food was good. 

Wk5: Bar

Too busy to grab a drink seemed impossible until I discovered 36-packs and Amy Wagner finally made sense. 

Wk4: Need a Drinking Buddy

Meh, not this week either.  I think next week feels more promising. 

Wk3: Bar :(

It is hard to find new bars when you accountant and girlfriend aren't in the mood. 

Wk2: Nowhere

While there was a lot of drinking for the funeral, it was kept inside with family.  I didn't think pressing a bar visit was in good taste.

Wk1: Main Street Brewery

The first bar on the list is a Corona, CA first.  Maint Street Brewery (scroll to the bottom) isn't too large, but it makes some good pints.  I tried the Hop Daddy IPA, which was what I expected from an craft IPA, hoppy and strong.  I'm not a huge hops fan, but the bartender suggested it as his favorite and I was abliged to take his work.  I'm surprised at how many brews they have on tap considering the bars size, but I guess it is a labor of love.  I read on their website that the brewing tanks were custom made.  I also found it odd that they also served mass-market domestic beers as well, but I guess they have to cater to everyone.  The craft beers aren't overpriced compared to other craft beers, just know that you can get three pitchers of a domestic for the price of two microbrews. 

Bars

I like a friendly bar.  It can be classy, a dive, or odd, but it has to serve booze and have a good atmosphere.  I have my regular places, but this is a new year and I can find a new bar if I put my liver to it.  Why would I not that that information?

Week:

1. Main Street Brewery
2. *Nowhere  
3. *Nope 
4. *Need a Drinking Buddy 
5. *Bar 
6. Kyoson Sushi 
7. *Curlup to the Kitchen Counter 
8. Zendejas Sports Bar
9. *Bar
10. -
11. -
12. -
13. -
14. *Bar
15. *Bar
16. *Bar 
17. *Bar
18. *Bar 

The Resolution: The Challenge

I want to make a difference in 2011 and no single resolution will suffice.  Rather than make one iffy, generic resolution that will either be too hard to complete or too easy to be considered worthwhile, I'm going to set multiple weekly goals over the whole year.  I want to do the following once a week, every week:
- Read a new book
- Patron a new-to-me, local restaurant
- Brave a new bar
- Try a new beer
- Try a new wine
- Make a new recipe
- Send a postcard to my mom
- Donate to a charity

In the end, I will have done each 52 times over the 52 weeks in a year.  Most are just interesting things that I've been trying to do for a while; like I can't even count of how many local restaurants I pass everyday as I go to the same-old places again.  A few will be real challenges; for example I have started to read more frequently, but my book wish-list keeps getting longer.  I really look forward to the ones that will help others; such as finding more than several charities that could benefit from a new donor.  I really just want to set a good goal and finish it next year.

The general rules:
I have from 12:00 a.m. Sunday to 11:59 p.m. Saturday to complete each task for the week.  These times will be based on whichever time zone I happen to be in on those days.  2011 makes it easy to follow this schedule as I will have 52 full weeks, with only January 1, as a by-day.  This blog will be used as a way to keep my accountable and then document my progress.  Finally, the most important rule is that I want these to be new things.