for a lot of things. Since I last posted on the blog. Since I’ve kept to my new year’s resolution. Since I’ve dared to dream. And since I’ve seen some old friends.

I promised myself I’d visit B Spot again, and I did yesterday to have lunch with a really good friend of mine whom I hadn’t seen or talked to in a really long time. This was mostly because he, at least, had a pretty good 2009 and traveled a lot and finished some projects that he’d started years ago. Needless to say, he’s been a real inspiration to me for many years so it was refreshing to spend a little time with him to catch up, but also, for me at least, to be re-inspired in this still new 2010.

As for the food resolution, that continues. Yesterday for lunch, I had the Clevelander, a brat with coleslaw, hot sauce, and fries.

A little messy, true. But isn’t that really a good indicator of the best food? The Clevelander earns a sturdy thumbs up, in my opinion. And B Spot continues to impress. Even my friend, who had the Thin Lizzy burger (caramelized onions , cheddar, mayo and pickles), was impressed.

And last week, I managed to check out the Cornerstone Brewery in the Berea Commons with some friends after the Cornel West lecture at BW. Not really “new” in the sense of having opened within the past year or so, but new to me.

I had 2 brewer’s pretzels, one plain with a side of mustard, and another stuffed with pepper jack cheese and served with a side of ranch dressing. Not too bad for the cheesy pretzel, not too much cheese oozing out or making a mess. Nicely balanced flavors and textures, too. For the beer selection I had a Seven, their unfiltered 7.5% ABV IPA. Not as bitter as I’d hoped for, but a decent  beer nevertheless. Next time I think I’ll try one of the house-made root beers.

Off to make plans for next week.