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DK: We share the similar values of our com-
pany. It’s about the end product and real-
ly being the best. I’ve drunk a lot of coffee
around the world, and so has Kirk and when
we go travel it’s always, “who’s the local cof-
fee roaster?”. We try to find these guys and
girls when we’re out there, and Dark Matter
always is the best.
Who would you most like to see KHDK
collaborate with in the future?
DK: Honestly, I would love to do some food
pairings. I was talking to a restaurant in New
York called Olmsted about doing a Dark Mat-
ter/Ghoul Screamer pairing. Even if it’s a cof-
fee and donuts kind of dessert or something.
Those are the kind of fun things we want to
do. We might do some small collaborations
with someone. Because we started the com-
pany in Prague, we might collaborate with
a small brewer there that I really love called
Lenoch. They’re just in Pilsen, which is where
the pilsner was born, and honestly, they make
the best pilsner I’ve ever had. Tiny, tiny, tiny,
brewery and it’s just honestly a perfect beer.
They’re itty bitty. There’s one bar in Prague
that serves it, and whenever I’m there, I’m
there and wanting more.
Kirk, you’ve been with Metallica since
1983. I’m sure the culinary landscape on
tour has changed a little bit since then.
What was the Metallica staple in the ear-
ly years ... besides Jack Daniels? And if
I found myself backstage today what I
might find on the menu?
KH: Back in those days my drink of choice
was vodka; it sure has shifted a lot, I mean we
are all a lot more health conscious now than
in the early days when that wasn’t much of a
concern!
David, you grew up in Chicago, what do
you miss when you’re away?
DK: Half Acre is, I think, one of the top brew-
eries. Everything that they make from Dai-
sy Cutter to Pony. They’re also another one
that’s on top of their game. They’re amazing.
The thing I miss when I’m not in Chicago is
Chicago pizza, Jewish delis, and Italian beef.
Pequod’s is the best Chicago pizza. They’re
definitely the spot to hit when you’re looking
for Chicago pizza.
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