After our breakfast feast made by our host Saturday morning, it was obviously time to talk about where to get some brewskis. Hey, we’re on vacation, right? We headed over to Decatur to check out one of Pat’s favorite bars, Brick Store. This place was awesome. When you walk inside you feel like you are in a Belgian tavern and the beer menu resembles a phone book. It is gigantic. And I was in love as soon as I realized they had my current favorite beer:
I had this on New Year’s Eve Eve and have been dreaming of it ever since. In addition to the gazillion beers they have in bottles, Brick Store also brews their own wonderful Belgian beers. Our table had quite the variety of drinks:
We included the water in the picture because it was the smallest glass of water I have ever been given at a restaurant. I am pretty sure it was a shot glass.
While we were there we snacked on sour dough pretzels and perogies and they were both wonderful. I wish that we weren’t so full from breakfast/stouts because the menu looked incredible.
After Brick Store we headed down the street to Twain’s to play some table shuffle board
…and have another beer. I tried the Coquita stout brewed with vanilla beans and some other wonderfully sweet things. It was good, but no Southern Tier Creme Brulee.
After our mini pub crawl we headed to Dekalb Farmer’s Market to pick up some food for our BBQ. When Pat said we were going to a farmer’s market I was expecting a few local farmers selling some tomatoes. I was way, way wrong. This market has everything you could ever want. Tons of specialty ethnic foods, seafood, meat, spices, etc.
There were also apparently lots of signs that said “No Photography” but I didn’t see those. Plus, I am a rebel.
We picked up ribs and chicken sausage, veggies for salad, fruit for sangria and the most delicious parmesan crusted bread that I have ever had. I am officially in love with the Dekalb Farmer’s Market.
We invited some friends over, ate some good food, and played some games. After a very intense game of Apples to Apples, we decided to pretend that we were in college and played Ring of Fire (aka King’s Cup, Circle of Death, etc)
One day we will learn that this game is not meant to be played after the age of 21.
Saturday was quite possibly the absolute worst pre race day, but also a total blast. After the last glass of sangria was finished and the beer was gone, everyone went to bed for a few hours before our 5am alarm went off to get ready for the Hot Chocolate Run. Needless to say, everyone was a little slow moving.
What do you usually do the day before a race?
Do your vacations center around what you will be eating/drinking?
90% of our vacation planning is about where/what we will be eating.
Melissa @mypeachlife
/ January 13, 2013Oh I love dekalb farmers market. It is a really cool place. Brick store is an awesome bar also!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 13, 2013Everytime I visit Atlanta I find a new favorite place! I am a big fan of the city.
Running In Heels
/ January 13, 2013Sounds like a great pre-race day to me
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 13, 2013It was a great day but unfortunately did not make for a great morning lol
Anne
/ January 13, 2013Wow, that market looks AMAZING, how fun!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013It was def an amazing market! I would be in heaven if I had a market like this near me.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
/ January 13, 2013Oh my gosh, what a great day. Maybe not necessary for race prep, but it happens right. I hope you had a great race!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013Thanks! The race was alright but I wouldn’t change our race day eve, it was too much fun!
Fitcupcaker
/ January 13, 2013nothing better than beer after a run
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013after the run, fantastic. Before the run? probably not the best idea lol
Michelle @ Run Eat Travel
/ January 14, 2013The day before race day is relaxing, drinking a ton of water, and not eating anything i know will screw with my stomach. I’m not a booze drinker so that’s never an issue for me
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013I usually stick to the same food/drinks to avoid stomach issues. Clearly that was not the case this race day eve….
Nicole (@KidlessKronicle)
/ January 14, 2013Our vacations are centered around where we want to eat/drink. But before a race, I walk around some, eat normal, etc.
The Kidless Kronicles
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013I think planning a vacation around food is the only way to travel
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
/ January 14, 2013i just like to make sure i’m well rested! and i don’t run the day before, just so that i have a lot of balled up energy to go all out
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013I also avoid running the day before. I like my legs to be restless and ready to run!
The Classy Bee
/ January 14, 2013I nominated you for a Liebster award! Go to my bloggity blog for the sweet deets if you want to participate
http://theclassybee.com/2013/01/14/liebster-award-im-famous/
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013Thanks! I appreciate it
Her Happy Balance
/ January 14, 2013My vacations definitely center around my dinner plans. Love the too-small water glass! munching on pierogies and pretzels sounds pretty much like my dream come true.
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 14, 2013It was pretty close to my dream day too