Posts Tagged ‘drinking’

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. “Beerbon” Challenge- While you’re alternating between your favorite ale and favorite whiskey this weekend, take a second to imagine your dream beerbon combo and

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. Valentine’s Day Weekend- Since we’re not the type to celebrate late, we’re raising our glasses a little early. Cheers to Valentine’s Day weekend and

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. Port Day- The Holiday that pays homage to traditional Portuguese fortified wine. Grab a bottle on your way home and don’t feel guilty when

Bone Luge: Bitchin’ or Barbaric?

photo   If you’ve “bone luged,” DIA invites you to write a guest post about this Portland, Oregon-based trend.   A bone luge is where you eat the marrow out of an animal bone, thus creating a channel for a bartender to pour the booze of your choosing from one end of the bone into

Voting Booth: Should NYC Cut Back on Watering Holes?

photo   In an effort to curb excessive alcohol consumption, the New York City Health Department is proposing a reduction of the city’s alcohol retail outlets, including bars and corner stores, according to a report in the New York Post.   It’s all part of an initiative “intended to generate creative ideas to build on

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. DIA Cocktail Challenge- While you’re experimenting with your home bartending skills this weekend, take a second and write those concoctions down. Your last minute

Football Beer

photo   Bring some chat-worthy labels to your Play-Off and Super Bowl parties. SeriousEats.com has some seriously interesting suggestions to elevate the game and enhance food choices (look for a “Football Food” post in the next few days).   American Pale Ale and India Pale Ale These go great with the big, brash flavors of

Newsstand: Beer Connoisseur Magazine

photo   If you like reading about beer as much as drinking it, check out Beer Connoisseur magazine — the richly informative quarterly with the slightly tongue-in-cheek name. Not that beer isn’t going uptown fast, but any magazine with “connoisseur” in its name has got to include snobs in its target market. If you’re one

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. First Friday of 2012- It’s the first weekend of a New Year, who are we kidding? Say goodbye to any and all resolutions.  

5 Reasons To Drink This Weekend

photo   We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:   1. National Growler Day – Saturday is National Growler Day. Finally you have an excuse to ditch the 6-pack and fill your jug. Make sure