real quick?"
Really did you just ask who Jimmy is? And why does he need someone in Miami? Well, Jimmy is Jimmy Buffett. The quote comes from "Everybody has a cousin in Miami". I have had a cousin in Miami for, well since I married my wife - cousin-in-law I guess! Anyway, though I don't like Miami persay my relative-in-laws that live there treat me like family myself. And I love visiting them. This weekend, my cousin is visiting us! Yay! So far we are haing a great time, with snow on the ground and cold in the air my cousins friend is LOVING IT ALL while my c-i-l is wanting the warmth of the south!
Why do I start with the quote? Not just because my c-i-l is visitin from Maimi... NO! I had so much fun playing 6 degrees yesterday I thought I'd do it again today. So, Miami... what is just a we bit north of Miami? A 'quaint' little town called Ft Lauderdale! And what is in Ft L? I little restaurant called Primanti's! Well 3 of them actually! Where is the original Primanti's from? Oh yea, Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is home of the 6 time Super Bowl Champions Pittsburgh Steelers. And what do the fans of the Steelers drink? Iron City!! Yes, so in the last 6 days I've drank two different Iron City Brews. Today happens to be an Iron City Light. This is going to be a small blog for a reason - Iron City Light has a very specific purpose in life. It is - in my opinion primarily used to washed down Primanti San-miches! Or large pepperoni pizzas from Belle Note at the strip.
Don't get me wrong - I don't hate the brew. I don't like it either. I'm not going to evaluate it for tase/color/mouth feel. It isn't that kind of beer! It is a mans man kind of beer! It doesn't ask to be commented on. It doesn't ask to be evaluated. And I pay it respect by drinking it with out reviewing. Basically, 'when in Rome, do as the Romans!" - when in Pittsburgh drink an Iron City. Yes, there is better Pittsburgh Beer. Yes, there is beer that tastes incredible to the point that I had our c-i-l's friend pick up a 6'r of Penn Dark in the fridge (this beer to be reviewed at another time). So, don't be a beer snob. Don't say MAN this beer sucks! No, drink it and shut the hell up! Its refreshing and cold! Its awesome with some original Pittsburgh food; ie Primanti's samich, pierogies, or salad with french fries on it. If/when you are in Pittsburgh have one - and don't judge! Just drink!
'Everybody's got a cousin in Miami
(Everybody's got a cousin in Miami)
Everybody understands the impromptu
Dancing in the heat to the beat
That turns your clothing clammy (ooooohhhhh)
Everybody needs to have a
dream come true'