Triangle Trivia Hunt Update

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

About six months ago, I lamented the passing of Big Slow Tom’s Trivia from Connolly’s Irish Pub in Cary. This forced my trivia group, the Fallopian Swim Team, to seek better waters elsewhere, a place hopefully nearby some of our trivia members’ homes (mostly based in Cary/Morrisville with Ben and I being the regular out-of-town [...]

Six Plates Blind Tasting and Trivia

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

My friends and I lost our regular trivia spot when Connolly’s Irish Pub, in Cary, canceled Big Slow Tom’s trivia last week, which was emceed by the fabulous Dave. We looked forward to his excited yesses and dramatic noes, complete with slow motion head-shaking in disappointment each time we turned in an incorrect answer. And [...]

Cocktail Review–Wild Mango Lemonade, Connolly’s Irish Pub

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Wild Mango Lemonade Connolly’s Irish Pub Cary This vacuous light yellow drink came served in a pint glass with plenty of ice, which often translates to a watered down cocktail.  The Wild Mango Lemonade was no exception to that rule.  It was made with Finlandia Wildberry and Mango vodkas, sweet and sour mix, Sierra Mist, [...]