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Cool tour of Noble Experiment, a rum micro-distillery in Brooklyn.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by tomrburke

The Noble Experiment was written up in the Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/fashion/bridget-firtle-rum-distiller-up-close.html), and went to check it out with some friends.The founder is the sole employee so far, and it’s impressive how fa… Continue reading →

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New York City’s finest… Tap water

Posted on April 20, 2013 by tomrburke

Great presentation. At Alder in the E.V. Continue reading →

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Best Pico de Gallo Recipe Ever

Posted on April 17, 2013 by tomrburke

The East Village is graced by a pretty authentic Mexican restaurant, Fonda, which is run by Roberto Santibanez. While eating at the bar a few months ago, I leafed through his cookbook Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales. Some of the recipes looked damn goo… Continue reading →

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Picked up my wheels from winter storage and ready to ride!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by tomrburke

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Cruising the edge of Inle Lake, Myanmar

Posted on March 19, 2013 by tomrburke

From March 6th. Continue reading →

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The temples of Bagan, Myanmar

Posted on March 15, 2013 by tomrburke

The Bagan region is littered with hundreds, maybe thousands, of temples. A photo doesn’t really capture the impact of looking out over this arid plain and seeing all the spires reaching toward the sky. Continue reading →

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Making and applying gold leaf in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Posted on March 13, 2013 by tomrburke

These guys beat gold for a ridiculous amount of time too flatten it out. It’s then transferred to paper and used to decorate Buddha, hoping your next life will be better. Continue reading →

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