Dino's Kouzina in West Concord is starting to win me over. I have always liked the Italian Pizza, but now the meatball sub has made my list of favorite local sandwiches.
Dino’s Kouzina
gin no. 117 – Sylvius Dutch Dry Gin
no. 117 - Sylvius Dutch Dry Gin I got this gin as a gift from Niki and Sreyleak when I visited to meet their baby in October 2025 and opened it on December 1. Named for Dr. Franciscus Sylvius who is undeservedly credited for inventing gin. The flavor is dominated by anise, which gives it a limited audience.
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Monthly Roundup: October – 2025
October was good. The highlight was my trip to Houston, but I also had a great date night with my wife in Cambridge, cooked some great meals including a saffron risotto and a perfect sausage and cabbage dish, and tried a bunch of new gins. Here's the roundup.
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gin no. 116 – Intervale Gin
no. 116 - Intervale From the makers of Black River Gin, Intervale is Sweetgrass Farm Distillery's barrel aged offering . It is aged in American oak barrels that once aged Chardonnay. Michael gifted me my bottle and we opened it on October 9, 2025.
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Houston 2025
Here's a quick rundown of the four meals I had in Houston in October of 2025 including an Oaxacan restaurant, a French brunch spot, a steakhouse, and a bbq joint.
Concord Culinary Lyceum 