Articles by: Evan

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Knife

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Knife

Sitting along the north side of East Gay Street, Doc Magrogan’s isn’t just a house of oysters, booze, and food; it’s more like a home to me. I sharpened my teeth over bourbon poured at their bar; it was the first place I learned the value of dining alone, and [...]

Pickled Peppers, and Cucumbers, and Green Beans . . . Oh My!

Pickled Peppers, and Cucumbers, and Green Beans . . . Oh My!

When it comes to pickles, I’m a huge brand loyalist to Claussen. Growing up we always had a big jar stuffed into the fridge, and whether it was a morning grab and go, or at night with sliced cheese and crackers, the Claussen Kosher Dill pickle was my prominent pick [...]

Accessories: The Backpack

Accessories: The Backpack

Sometime during my stint in Jr. High, I received a backpack from a relative. Because these were obviously the more fashion conscious and overly awkward years of my life, I took the “dated un-cool” backpack and tossed it to the back of my closet. There it sat for 10 years. [...]

Porsche Gets It Right: 2013 Boxster Release

Porsche Gets It Right: 2013 Boxster Release

I’ve always been deeply in love with 80’s era Porsches. Aside from the typical sex appeal, speed, and sophistication that tags along with a name like Porsche, there has always been something a bit more exhilarating and beautiful about that particular decade of Stuttgart offerings. It was a time when [...]

Night Photography: Getting Started

Night Photography: Getting Started

In the context of photography, there is no better experience than capturing a photo at night. It’s the exciting task of being in the anonymity and calmness of dark, while manipulating a device to properly soak in whatever light is available. It breathes a new perspective into places we visit [...]