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My American Beer Crawl

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What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when I say American Beer? Coors? Bud? If so then my work here is not done. So pull up a bar stool and pay attention. Because American beer has come a long way since I’ve been of drinking age. The 1980s saw the first micro-breweries begin more »

Bloody Bloody Mary

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The Bloody Mary is an iconic cocktail. Which is saying something because there are quite a few “big time” tipples in this world. It was introduced to America in New York’s St. Regis Hotel by Fernand “Pete” Petiot, and it’s become America’s favorite morning-after drink, the ultimate hangover remedy and infamous hair of the dog. more »

Brunchify It!

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Welcome to your Friday Happy Hour! This week’s theme? Breakfast… I think I told you that somebody on the editorial team has it out for me. Somebody keeps picking themes that are not friendly to the casual drinkers amongst us. I mean nobody but nobody– not even the most serious drinkers want booze for breakfast. more »

Zucchini-tini? Really?

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Zucchini-tini? Could I really? Do I dare? You see I’m supposed to offer you a drink every Friday. Something bracing and strong enough to ease you into the weekend. It’s not as easy as it seems. In fact sometimes I think someone out there is trying to make it as difficult as possible. I’m at more »