Shep’s Deli. Seriously kick ass. If you are looking to lighten your wallet substantially in exchange for a really fine beer, or better yet 6 or more of them, Shep’s is the place. I dropped in last night and picked up a variety of beers from Avery, which as usual with selections from Shep’s, were kick ass.

The funny thing is that they have a deli - in fact, they are called a deli. And the one thing I’ve never gotten from Shep’s? Anything from the deli. If you’ve eaten there, leave a comment and let me know how it is.

Next time you drop by Shep’s (located at 2001 4th Street N, pretty much the corner of 22nd Ave and 4th St), take a good look at the counter where you pay. Years and years of patronage have worn deep into the woodgrain formica counter top. Ah, the stories that formica could tell.