My piece on micro-breweries in Japan is out this week as of Wednesday: http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/beeradvocate-magazine-101-jun-2015.298693/

It’s in BEER ADVOCATE, “the Bible for beer drinkers,” and takes a broad look at the micro-brewing industry in Japan as well as a close look at a few rather idiosyncratic brewers.

Speaking of out: Travel + Leisure invited me to participate in an online Twitter discussion this week on LGBT travel.  A lively group of people with versatility in thinking made for an hour long conversation that was great fun.

Busy, too, with pieces on artisans of Yamanaka, the vistas of Hokkaido, and what-not.

Meanwhile, closer to home, Babbo Pizzeria & Enoteca on Boston’s Fan Pier is doing it in style.  Great price point, delicious food, first-rate service, and lots of vegetables in season.