Posts tagged beer
Carmageddon Weekend, What Up!
Jul 14th
Surprise! The 405 freeway will be closed between the 101 and the 10 all weekend. If this is news to you, then it’s clear you have no idea what’s going on around Los Angeles. Thank goodness we can give you the Weekend, What Up! so you can find plenty of things to do in and around L.A., hopefully within walking, skating or biking distance to you. More >
Internet’s Most (In)famous Vegan Talks about Her Vegan Beer Fest
Jun 21st
Everyone knows someone vegetarian or vegan. Even the majority of the DrinkEatTravel.com staff does not eat meat. It’s as if they are taking over the world. Quarrygirl is one of those people. Her popular website highlights vegan restaurants, dishes and drinks while occasionally exposing vegan no-no’s. We chatted with Ms. Quarrygirl about the return of her LA Vegan Beer Fest, organized by Tony’s Darts Away, Quarrygirl.com and The Roxy — what makes a beer vegan anyway? More >
Four to Pour: Saisons
Jun 17th
The farmhouse ale is a perfect beverage to enjoy as spring turns into summer. For this weekend’s suggested four to pour, author and saison-fanatic Drew Beechum expands on four soft, spicy, hazy recommendations. More >
Father’s Day Gifts — For the Man Who Probably Gave You Your First Beer
Jun 16th
Get some last-minute goodies for Dad, or at least some really awesome ideas for presents for the man who likely gave you your first beer. Happy Father’s Day! Have a pint with Pops for us. More >
Dogfish Head and The Bruery to Create Collaboration Beer
Jun 10th
Delaware’s Dogfish Head and Orange County’s The Bruery are getting together to create a collaboration brew! They’ll be celebrating at The Surly Goat in West Hollywood on June 14. What will Sam Calagione and Patrick Rue come up with? More >
Brü Haus Offers German Beer, Brats and Beets!
Jun 6th
Judging from the name Brü Haus, one might picture a place that serves frothy beer from a bartender strapped in a lederhosen with a traditional German band playing in the background. This however is not the case. West L.A.’s new spot Brü Haus puts a contemporary spin on the currently hip German style restaurant. More >
Untappd Mobile Social Network to Hit 1 Million Beer Check-ins
May 31st
Think of it as Foursquare with beer, Untappd is a mobile-based social network that allows you to check-in brews you are drinking and see what your friends are drinking. Untappd has been around since October 2010 and it only took seven months for founders Tim Mather and Greg Avola to reach a milestone as they are about to hit their one millionth beer check-in. Co-Founder Greg Avola tells us about the creation of Untappd. More >
Cocktail Recipes for a Cool Memorial Day Weekend
May 27th
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and we have the fresh, fun drinks to keep you cool! Whether you are relaxing by the pool or flipping burgers on the grill, sip on something new this weekend and mix up one of these Memorial Day cocktails! More >
Coffee Can Help Your Prostate, Buy Bernie Madoff’s Fine Wine, Space Beer on The Scoop
May 18th
- Coffee could lower the risk of prostate cancer.
- Gilt Taste opens today. The new store from Gilt offers access to artisan foods and fresh seasonal ingredients from around the world, recipes from chefs and culinary experts and more.
- Take a trip through the Russian River Valley of California and experience the wines of Williams Selyem Winery while indulging in world-class, French-inspired cuisine at Bellagio’s latest Epicurean Epicenter event on June 4.
- Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Flea Market and Thailand’s Tha Kha Floating Market make the list of world markets to see.
- The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival kicks off Thursday, May 19.
- Australians can sample the world’s first beer designed for consumption by high-flying space tourists.
- Food & Wine magazine and C3 Presents are revamping the Austin Food & Wine Festival. The event will showcase prestigious local chefs, tastings and cooking demonstrations and take place March 30-April 1, 2012.
- Bernie Madoff’s liquor cabinet went on sale on Wednesday. The collection features numerous fine wines, some valued over $3,000.
- 3 food events you should know about in Southern California.
Las Vegas Iconic Hotel Closes, Miami Beach Allowing Food Trucks, Tax-Free Shopping on The Scoop
May 17th
- Sahara hotel-casino in Las Vegas closed its doors yesterday.
- Drink:Eat:Play presents its inaugural summer wine festival on the Santa Monica Pier on May 21.
- The ninth Annual Beer & Sake Festival will take place at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar on June 23.
- Miami Beach may allow monthly food truck gatherings.
- Arizona Biltmore’s 2nd annual “Hollywood & Wine” festival in Phoenix is May 28-29, July 3 and September 3-4.
- Find out what countries you can shop tax-free.
- Sacramento’s Odanata Brewing has disbanded.
- The full Austin City Limits line-up has been announced and single day tickets are available.
Giveaway: Win Two VIP Tickets to The Bruery’s 3rd Anniversary Beer Festival
May 16th
Orange County’s The Bruery is throwing a huge anniversary beer festival at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, CA. The festival includes The Bruery’s delicious beers in addition to those from some of our favorite California-based breweries. Read on for how you can win two VIP tickets to the celebration! More >
Refreshing Cinco de Mayo Drink Recipes
May 4th
Tequila is synonymous with Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate May 5th by mixing up a classic margarita or something wild! We also have Cinco de Mayo recipes with sake, soju, Hpnotiq and more for the non-tequila drinker. More >
Southern California Homebrewers Festival is a Big Lakeside Beer Party [PHOTOS]
May 2nd
This weekend the California Homebrewers Association (CHA) celebrated their 21st Annual Southern California Homebrewers Festival at Lake Casitas in Ojai, CA. Dozens of homebrew clubs and commercial brewers came out to pour hundreds of beers on Friday and Saturday. We enjoyed getting to know the Golden State’s homebrewers and sampling their many, many beers in a gorgeous setting! More >
