Since the establishment of the Certified Cicerone Program four years ago, a certification exam acknowledging individuals working in the beer industry, only four people have passed the final level of the three level certification process. One of which is Nicole Erny, the newest Master Cicerone, who is also the first woman and the youngest person […]
Little Griddle, which opened last summer on Market Street in San Francisco might be best known for their glazed donut burger (Lucifer), but let’s not forget the 13 other specialty burgers on the menu like the Lost In Sri Racha Burger, made with Nimon ground beef, griddled jalapenos, pineapples, onions, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, aloha […]
Beer lovers can rejoice – every year Santa Rosa, CA based Russian River Brewing Co. releases a limited edition version of their Pliny the Elder brew called the Younger. According to Russian River Brewing Co.’s blog, the wait at the Santa Rosa brewpub over the weekend is about five hours. You don’t have to travel […]
a|k|a Bistro in Pasadena is throwing a dinner party to celebrate the bistro’s first anniversary, on Wednesday, February 29 starting at 6 PM. For $50, guests will be served hors d’ oeuvres, plus Mojitos, Blood Orange Cosmos, or wine upon arrival. A three-course meal is to follow along with all you can drink wine (Cotes […]
Far Bar in L.A.’s Little Tokyo is hosting Colorado based New Belgium Brewing for a night spotlighting the 2012 released of La Folie – a sour brown ale aged in French oak barrels. Additionally, New Belgium’s Beer Ranger, Dallas Byerley, will be on-site to educate enthusiasts on the brews.
Major cruise companies now requiring ships to conduct safety drills before leaving port. CNN.com’s five reasons to care about new FAA law. NPR on the saltiness of bread. According to the L.A. Times, Los Angeles has an obsession with beer cocktails. USAToday.com on the ten places to get drenched in chocolate. WSJ.com on the success […]