Five Omaha Must-Stop Restaurants Jan 4, 2009
Amato s is a Cheers without beers, owner Sam Amato told WOWT TV.. Amato s Restaurant is a destination for berry ricotta pancakes just as filling and fattening as they sound. (Suite101.com)
Whelen Modified Tour to celebrate silver anniversary Dec 27, 2008
Bob Katon of Berkley will field an entry for Eric Beers, Mike Boehler of Freetown will have Ryan Preece at the wheel of his car, Bob Grigas, III of Marshfield is expected to return to the series as well as Rick Savary of Canton and Bob Santos, III of Franklin. The schedule for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours 25th season includes races at tracks that have been staples of the tour throughout its history, as well as an exciting new addition. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2008 Passages: Lives lost this year Dec 26, 2008
She was the granddaughter of Barney Barnato, a co-founder of the De Beers mining group in South Africa. Cause not given, April 28. (USA Today)
Museums and Galleries Dec 11, 2008
See what Boone has to say this week -- Beers with Boone. St. John's Military School. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wall Street Shears Bonuses Dec 10, 2008
Small Beers, Big Business High-end beer by smaller brewers offer affordable luxury and a growth market. Best Business Countries The U.S. is no longer on top and Saudi Arabia is gaining ground. (Forbes -- Business)
What's new in Atlanta restaurants Oct 5, 2008
Porter is boasting 25 beers on tap and more than 120 varieties in bottles, as well as amazing cuisine de la biere food that goes well with beer. 1156 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oompah Time Here Oct 3, 2008
Over 30 varieties of domestic and imported beers will also be available for sampling. For youngsters, there will be a hi-striker (one for smaller children and one for teenagers), Jacob s Ladder, a rock climbing wall, super slide, jumping castle, Lucky Draw , Plinko and other activities on the grounds. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
North Iowa Arts & Entertainment Briefs Sep 21, 2008
Attendees are invited to sample six unique beers and challenge their friends to a game of Hammerschlagen at Community Revitalization s annual ChuckTown BrewFest. Tickets are available at Community Development office, 401 N. Main St., for $15 in advance or $20 at the door. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
ChuckTown BrewFest ‘08 on tap Sept. 20 Sep 11, 2008
Make plans to sample six unique beers and play a round of Hammerschlaggen (a German game) with friends and neighbors. Tickets are now available at the Community Revitalization office, 401 N. Main St., or from committee members and will include admission to the event as well as a collectible 2008 BrewFest glass. (Charles City Press, IO)
Teams chance injury to get the Toughest Jobs done Aug 26, 2008
Thom Beers, the man behind such unscripted shows as Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers, created this tense little series, and his stamp is obvious. In a nod to his successful shows, tonight the players attempt crab fishing in the Bering Sea. (Boston Herald)
Orange City restaurant offers three dining experiences in one Aug 13, 2008
"As a semi-private club, the atmosphere offers patrons rich visuals, substantial furnishings and delectable foods to help guests "relax the body and enjoy the spirits," Korver said. The Passport Club is filled with art, artifacts, and antiques from six continents -- from treasures of ancient Asia to tapestries from Turkey to fossilized trilobytes from prehistoric Africa.The club features a selection of fine wines, import beers, and high-end liquors, along with a menu of tasteful hors d'oeuvres,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Teluwut - serving up success (Hometown Eats) Aug 7, 2008
Teluwut s 28-foot antique bar, a massive walnut construction and beveled glass, is the home of a large drink menu and as many as 30 imported beers, Krahenbuhl said. He purchased the eye-grabbing piece, at which Al Capone was said to have sat at in the 1930s, in Wisconsin. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Beers with more alcohol, flavor gain market share Jul 27, 2008
Craft brews are the fastest growing segment of the beer industry, and many of them are making big or extreme beers that are forcing drinkers to think of them like wine, with higher prices, alcohol and flavor ... High-alcohol brews like Black Butte XX and The Abyss, known in the trade as big or extreme beers, are among many craft beers that are grabbing a growing market share in the United States from their mass-produced and heavily advertised counterparts ... Sales of premium beers, which... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
'Extreme' Beers Tap Into Coors, Bud Market Jul 26, 2008
Extreme Craft Beers Tapping Into Coors, Budweiser Market ... July 17: Sales of premium beers, such as Budweiser, Miller and Coors Light, have been flat, but craft beers are on the rise and in demand ... High-alcohol brews like Black Butte XX and The Abyss, known in the trade as big or extreme beers, are among many craft beers that are grabbing a growing market share in the United States from their mass-produced and heavily advertised counterparts. (Fox News)
Cop: 2-wheel warning Jul 23, 2008
Finally, a solution to the Saudi oil hostage crisis that s sent us out of our minds and into the bars where we boo-hoo into our import beers. Well, before you get on that Vespa, remember there s one big factor you need to take into account. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Old-time charm Jul 2, 2008
With a wall lined with taps pouring imported Belgian beers and hundreds of varieties of European ales and lambics in bottles ranging from $6 to $18, the pub draws beer aficionados from around the world. On Tuesday nights around 10:30, patrons compete against music students who work and perform at the nearby Quisisana resort (see Rest) in a karaoke contest. (Boston Globe)
Ethnic Restaurants Milwaukee Wiscon... Jun 28, 2008
Dessert choices include German specialties" Schaum Torte, Viennese Apple Strudel and Viennese Chocolate Torte. Bar offers specialty drinks, cocktails, beers and wine. 320 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-276-2720.Osteria del Mondo Italian. Fine Italian specialties, Antipasti, Salads and Pasta. Specialties include Grilled Organic Salmon, Golden Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops and Strauss Veal Scallopini. 1038 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-291-3770.Bartolotta's Lake Park... (Suite101.com)
Salvaged Beauty Jun 15, 2008
Says Kapinos: "I took vacation that first week while the floor sanders were at work. Everything was a mess. There was flooding, and every day I trudged in the pouring rain to a neighborhood restaurant to eat the lunch special by myself, accompanied by a few beers. I had a `What on earth did I do?' moment every day.". WHEN THE RAIN finally ended, O'Brien and Kapinos got to work. (Boston Globe)
Masters of the brew Jun 1, 2008
On the opposite end of the room is an improvised bookshelf of homebrewing volumes: Designing Great Beers, The Brewmasters Bible and the granddaddy of them all, The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian ... The heavily chlorinated water limits the variety of beers one can make, so the duo uses purified water in its batches. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 29, 2008
BEERFLINGER (Shaffer, Raleigh News ver) -- RALEIGH, N.C.: By her count, bartender Theresa Fenner has flung about 160,000 beers down the bar. In 25 years, she's only hit two customers. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Where to hibernate May 27, 2008
The mood is modern chic meets ye olde pub, with long communal tables, chunky bar stools, views to an abundant walled garden and specialist beers on tap. Those after intimate chats can recline in the wine bar's leather club chairs, or amid the lounge's lush salon featuring velvet banquettes and a twinkling chandelier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bruges, Belgium May 26, 2008
Take a trip to the Diamond Museum, climb the bell tower at the Markt for a great view of the city, or visit the Brewery Museum where you get to sample the famous beers. What to eat and where. (Suite101.com)
Hawks last stand May 2, 2008
Harry Hawk has a few beers in him right now, but that s cool. He also blogs as Chop Chop over on DOB s excellent blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama... Apr 16, 2008
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
Turning Point frighteningly bad Apr 8, 2008
50 Cents OFF ALL Beers es of Wine - $1. 00 OFF ALL Martinis. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
MAKING THE SCENE... SHOOLBRED'S Mar 23, 2008
SHOOLBRED'S - New York Post. Sunday, March 23, 2008 Last Update: 08:40 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
Ham's Restaurant and Brewhouse now has several new beers on tap. Award-winning Brewmaster T.L. Adkisson said the new Spring Ale is a spin-off of the Dog Daze Summer Ale. (The Daily Reflector)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Mar 15, 2008
Signatures include Ray Bourque, Cleon Deskalakis, Gary Doak, John Carter, Middleton, Bob Sweeney, Don Marcotte, Lyndon Byers, Dick Lamby, Terry O'Reilly, Bruce Crowder, Bob Beers, Brad Park, Andy Brickley, Ken Hodge and Gordie Kluzak. -- Don Chartier, Nashua, N.H.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Circuit court actions Mar 9, 2008
During an interview, Ryan told deputies that he drank approximately 21 beers prior to the disturbance and a breath sample taken after his arrest, around 1:47 a.m., showed he had a blood alcohol content level of. 041. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* [RESTAURANT REVIEW] Witch Cloud () Mar 7, 2008
Beers and spirits flow freely into the early hours, and Lao Wu is always willing to bring more dishes out from the kitchen, even well after midnight. Music aficionados should not be shy as it's easy to make friends with the regulars via the turntable in the DJ booth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A taste for brews that go to extremes Jan 10, 2008
Such is the ethos of extreme beers, an all-American genre in which brewers are engaged in a constant game of "Can you top this?" Whether using an inordinate amount of traditional ingredients like malt or hops, or adding flavorings undreamed of by Old World brewers, American brewers have created a signature style that beer enthusiasts seem both to love and hate ... Audio: The Tasting Panel Tries Extreme Beers ... From Asia to Italy, brewers are trying to emulate these beers. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Nostalgia brews for return of state's historic A-1 beer Nov 19, 2007
The brewery opened in Phoenix shortly after the end of Prohibition in 1933, said Ed Sipos, 41, who is working on a book about Arizona beers. The original company, according to a story from the Republic archives, put out several beers under different labels: Hopi, Apache, Dutch Treat, Wunderland and Sunbru. (AZCentral -- News)
Ozzy: 'I want people to take me seriously' Nov 16, 2007
I remember when the first Black Sabbath album came out (in 1970), and I thought: 'Oh, this will be good for a few years; I'll be to afford a few beers and a bit of dope. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Get a piece of the rock Oct 31, 2007
They make all the beers they serve, including a nut brown called Boom Derrick and the light Blonde Bombshell, "for the nonbeer drinker," as Jason Stevens puts it. There's live jazz, folk, and blues on the weekends, plus a Tuesday open mike night (14 North Main St., 802-476-6000, entrees $8-$16). (Boston Globe)
Ain't over till it's over Oct 9, 2007
It looked in the mirror like I'd drunk too many beers. Expectant actress Milla Jovovich, on missing the first signs of pregnancy. (Boston Globe)
ChuckTown BrewFest 2007 set for Saturday Oct 4, 2007
Participants will be able to sample six unique beers and enjoy a little hammer schlaggen a traditional German game that has become very popular at BrewFest with friends. This year s event will feature: Harp Lager, Bass Ale, Leinenkugel s Creamy Dark Lager, Hacker-Pschorr Marzen Amber, Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier and Warsteiner Octoberfest. (Charles City Press, IO)
Oktoberfest Whooping It Up’ Oct 4, 2007
Over 30 varieties of domestic and imported beers will also be available for sale. But not all the fun to be had at Oktoberfest is for the adults. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Comings and Goings: Dos Reales plans 2nd site; more seating at Carlyle Sep 17, 2007
Located in a former antiques store at 215 E. State St., the tavern seated fewer than 100 indoors because so much space was needed for the dozen or so 150-gallon beer tanks that produce its signature beers. It s rare that you don t have to wait for a seat on a Friday or Saturday night. (Rockford Register Star)
Gris Taproom again named 'Best of Connecticut' Sep 13, 2007
The Taproom has seven different draft beers and multiple drinks like most bars. One especially popular summer drink is the Essex Lemonade, which is citron and lemonade. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
It's a natural Aug 1, 2007
It serves Vermont beers on tap and pub fare until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, and often has live entertainment on weekends. Just down the road, Localfolk Smokehouse (9 Route 17, on the corner of Routes 17 and 100, 802-496-5623) serves 18 types of draft beer until 1 a.m., Thursdays to Saturdays, and has pool tables and an outdoor deck. (Boston Globe)
Made in Vermont: Springfield Premiere Ale Jul 21, 2007
The craft brew biz boomed in the nineties -- with Magic Hat riding a trendy wave of flavorful, sometimes fruity beers, into new quarters in South Burlington. "All draft products, all bottles, everything that has the Magic Hat name now comes from one location right here," says Newman. (WCAX.com, VT)
Things to do May 19, 2007
Enjoy various foods and beers while listening to the band Rat Bastard perform classic rock music. Liverpool or bust8 p.m. today / Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 F St. / $5 / (559) 264-6323You can't listen to Blake Jones and the Trike Shop and not hear The Beatles' influence. (Fresno Bee)
Hot dish: At the Eclectic, dessert is the main course May 16, 2007
The Duck-Rabbit, which entered the craft beer market in August 2004, specializes in dark beers. Year-round offerings Duck Rabbit Amber Ale, Duck-Rabbit Brown Ale, Duck-Rabbit Porter and Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout are available in bottles and on draught throughout North Carolina and in South Carolina and eastern Tennessee. (The Daily Reflector)
In Brief: Matters of faith May 13, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. " It is not necessary to have read the book, which will be available at cost. A second class completes the video, "The Color of Fear," and will focus on the movie subjects' experience of being filmed. Discussion will follow. Celebrate May birthdays with cake before classes begin. For more information, call 563-3341. Students perform gospel concert Gospel music will be performed at 7 tonight by students in a workshop led by Alvin Slaughter, the former male lead singer of the... (Anchorage Daily News)
When a name is more than just words May 10, 2007
They also talked about their current writing projects over beers. "I was writing poems before I made contact with him," Brian says. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
CAHALAN COLUMN: Old Man River eatery flows into McGregor Apr 29, 2007
We intend to operate a restaurant that offers hand-crafted beers as part of its beverage menu, Strutt said. He and his wife decided to undertake the project to give back to the town. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It's Like Air Guitar, Only Dirtier Apr 25, 2007
" Just Like Manna From Heaven (Story continues below) Advertisements Related Column Archive When it rains, it pours ... in Montana. Last week, the state had to cancel the monthly meeting of its Drought Advisory Committee due to rain and snow, the Great Falls Tribune reports. "Due to the wonderful inclement weather and the accumulating moisture levels in Montana today and the wet forecast for tomorrow, we are canceling the Drought Advisory meeting of 19 April," wrote Jackie Williams, executive... (Fox News)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Paddle a canoe for charity Apr 20, 2007
For information about having a Rolling Reader in your school or classroom, or for volunteer or donation opportunities, call Janna Beers at (619) 516-4095. Oceana to hold ballroom dance. (North County Times)
US Grant Hotel Apr 8, 2007
"). Eventually, the hotel -- like the Gaslamp Quarter and much of downtown -- fell on hard times; by the late '80s, the Pickwick had partially converted into single-room-occupancy residences (a polite way of saying "flop house"). The present owners poured $16 million-plus into renovations last year and were rewarded with sold-out nights (at moderate prices) in their first weeks of business. Close by: The Sofia is between the US Grant and 500 West hotels, so it's also close to all the Gaslamp... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bangkok Vice: Buddhas, Boxers, and Bar Girls: Apr 5, 2007
The beers had worked enough Dr. Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde magic that we all knew we weren't going home yet. (Slate)
Scratch a Niche for Fun and Profits Mar 6, 2007
"I'm a closet inventor, my buddy's an industrial designer, and one day we're hanging out drinking beer and I have teen-age kids and I was saying how they're awesome, not like me, who went to games with beers in my socks. So we were goofing around talking about how to sneak beer into places and I'm a surfer so I cut up a wet suit and stuffed a water back-pack into it and we're joking around about how it looks like a beer belly. It was just a fun afternoon.". They enlisted the help of a friend,... (SmallBusinessComputing)
URBAN ADVENTURE Feb 28, 2007
This chic bistro boasts a Parisian-style zinc bar top and more than 120 wines, bistro meals, bottled beers, and nonalcoholic beverages in addition to a full bar. The Lounge at Spice restaurant (see Fuel) is another popular watering hole. (Boston Globe)
Bohemia in the Big D Feb 18, 2007
Side streets house historic bungalows, and the Old Monk beer hall (2847 N. Henderson Ave., 214 821-1880, ) has a generous patio and dozens of beers from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. One exit north, on the manicured, Georgian-style Southern Methodist University campus, I found the world's largest collection of Spanish art outside Spain at the Meadows Museum (5900 Bishop Blvd., 214 768-2516; ): 15th and 16th century religious art, portraiture and works by Goya, Picasso and Mir. (Los Angeles Times)
Capital with character Jan 29, 2007
"Union Station's basement food hall is more sophisticated than most, offering sushi, Cajun , Greek, and Indian fare, among others. But it is Frank's own neighborhood that holds some of the city's most attractive sites and eateries.Just down Pennsylvania Avenue, heading toward the Capitol, is Sonoma, a wine bar and restaurant that is frequently packed with locals and congressmen alike. Frank prefers to head just a couple of blocks farther away to the welcoming if less-fashionable Mr. Henry's,... (Boston Globe)
If you go: Washington, D.C. Jan 29, 2007
Belgian food and beers. Four-course menu (soup, salad, main course , and dessert) $39. (Boston Globe)
