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Fri. 26 Jun '09

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Flawless food-and-beer pairing online . Wine sommeliers spend years sharpening their skills, sniffing and swishing hundreds of vintages so they can suggest perfect... more
Mon. 26 Oct '09

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A new book spotlights the craft-beer explosion. The streets are flowing with artisanal beer these days, so it's about time we understood what we're drinking. Thankfully,... more
Tue. 14 Apr '09

People

At DBGB, Daniel Boulud will usher in a new era of Good Beer. After Daniel Boulud famously elevated the hamburger to luxury-goods status, should we be surprised that he... more
Mon. 08 Jun '09

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Finally, some gluten-free beer worth cracking open . You might think the thing celiacs--or anyone on a gluten-free diet--miss most is bread. But we're betting once... more
Wed. 21 Oct '09

People

A pair of Belgian beer experts make Chicago their home . The names Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield might not sound familiar. But serious beer drinkers may recognize... more
Wed. 09 Sep '09

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Fever-Tree's new ginger beer adds a wallop of flavor to drinks. Now that bucks, mules and the ever-popular Dark and Stormy have become cocktail menu fixtures, the demand... more
Tue. 14 Apr '09

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Classic beer brands are reborn with their original formulas. If you visited a Wisconsin beer store last summer, you would have spotted an extinct species. On the shelf,... more
Wed. 21 Oct '09

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Beers that get better with age. Put a bottle of Heineken in your cellar and months later all you'll have is stale beer. But squirrel away a bottle-conditioned beer and... more
Mon. 20 Apr '09

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A new group will guide you to better brew. If you think life's too short to drink bad beer, then let the Good Beer Seal be your guide to a better drinking life. This... more
Wed. 03 Jun '09

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Drink Margo's Bark Root Beer for a good cause . Drinking a soda isn't always good for the body, but with locally made Margo's Bark Root Beer, it's at least good for the... more
Fri. 06 Mar '09

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Brewers are rolling out the barrels for high-end beer . In their constant quest for better-tasting beer, more and more brewers are stealing a page from the spirits... more
Wed. 13 May '09

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Ice cream in root beer, beer and...port?. Drinking a classic ice cream float has a certain Norman Rockwell-innocence, but it shouldn't be relegated to nostalgia: Today's... more
Tue. 27 Jan '09

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Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with the latest canned craft beers . Before you stock up for The Big Game, consider this: While you've been sipping bottled microbrews, craft... more
Tue. 13 Oct '09

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This Swiss brew will change your mind about warm beer. The Swiss know something about dealing with cold weather. Take a page from their book and try Brasserie des... more
Tue. 22 Sep '09

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When it comes to brewing great beer, size doesn't matter. While beer conglomerates like Anheuser-Busch InBev grow bigger every day, microbreweries are shrinking. This... more
Wed. 08 Jul '09

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Craft beer and whiskey form a spirited symbiosis. All whiskey begins life as beer--or at least a beerlike liquid made from malted grain and water, which is then distilled... more
Tue. 05 May '09

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Add some kick to Cinco de Mayo with a cool michelada. The streets will be flowing with tequila today, but consider going against the margarita tidal wave and opt for the... more
Fri. 27 Mar '09

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The sweetly sour world of Flemish red ales. Flemish red. Flanders red. Belgian red. The distinctive sweet-and-sour ales of Belgium's West Flanders region go by many... more
Tue. 25 Nov '08

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Drink what the Pilgrims drank at their Thanksgiving feast: beer. The thought of beer on Thanksgiving might conjure images of your uncle, Budweiser in hand, nodding off as... more
Wed. 16 Sep '09

Cooking

Can't score a reservation at Schwa? We'll help you bring the restaurant home. . With loud music, frenetic chef-servers and fine-dining-worthy food, Schwa ranks among the... more
Tue. 21 Jul '09

Wine

An owner's guide to Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar. Humboldt Park's gastronomic score increased exponentially in May. It gets the extra points for biodynamic wine,... more
Fri. 20 Mar '09

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Bring your growler: These bars pour takeout beer. While you can fill growlers with keg-fresh brew at countless beer shops, you run the risk of buying 64 ounces of... more
Mon. 09 Mar '09

People

Meet Andrew Steiner of Andrew's Cheese Shop. Cheesemonger Andrew Steiner isn't one for formalities. Instead of waxing poetic about something like Hook's 12-year-old... more
Thu. 18 Sep '08

Dining

Cask beer tasting, oyster bonanza, and a brunch debut. Friday, 9/19-Sunday, 9/21 (noon to midnight)Old-Fashioned Beer TastingNew York′s first Craft Beer Week wraps... more
Wed. 05 Aug '09

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A.M. meets P.M. in these coffee-flavored beers. As we enter a golden age of Grade A coffee and beer (and peak iced-coffee season), it's a no-brainer that brewers are... more
Mon. 09 Nov '09

Dining

A classic pairing goes posh. Nothing in the food world is safe from revolution. First came craft beer (remember when Sam Adams was a microbrew?). Then it was pizza:... more
Mon. 09 Nov '09

People

Michael McAvena likes tall beers with big stories . As The Publican's beer director, 26-year-old wunderkind Michael McAvena has put together one of the city's most... more
Wed. 21 Oct '09

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Starbelly's genius way with beer and wine . The substantial accomplishment of Starbelly bar manager Lane Ford has been lost amid the hoopla surrounding this new... more
Mon. 19 Oct '09

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Local brewers release their seasonal stouts and strong ales . October isn't so much about dark and stormy nights for SoCal, but don't tell that to our local brewers who... more
Fri. 18 Sep '09

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Get an inside look (and taste) at Skyscraper Brewing. Phillip Sutton sees himself as a counterrevolutionist to extreme beer making. At Skyscraper Brewing, he's not... more
Fri. 04 Sep '09

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Celebrate the harvest with these limited-edition beers. In the early fall, brewers pause from their regular harvest duties to drive truckloads of fresh hops home and... more
Wed. 22 Jul '09

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The Golden State hits the mark with burger fans and beer geeks. Who knew that the area around Canter's Deli would become a hotbed for artisanal food and drink? A year... more
Wed. 08 Jul '09

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Brewers look to fruits and herbs for seasonal beers. Adding spices and fruits to beer isn't new--who hasn't added lime to a Corona?--but West Coast brewers are going more... more
Tue. 03 Feb '09

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Celebrate Sixpoint's birthday with a new beer and a month-long party. If Brooklyn had an official goodwill ambassador, it would be Sixpoint Craft Ales, the Red Hook... more
Thu. 11 Sep '08

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When life hands you beer and wine, make Tric-quila . The East Village's community board is notoriously prudish when granting liquor licenses. So when Mercadito's new... more
Tue. 29 Sep '09

Dining

Hot tastes for cooler nights. Summer, sadly, is over. But September brought us a whole new set of delicious things to do. Here are a few extra helpings to start the new... more
Fri. 31 Jul '09

Dining

We've been keeping these treats cool for you. Summer's the time for ice cream, tomatoes, the lake, cocktails and cold beer. Sound good? Here's how to make it all happen... more
Mon. 12 Oct '09

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Heartland Brewery breaks out its first limited-edition beer. Until recently, if you wanted to tip back one of Heartland Brewery's beers, you had to hoof it to one of the... more
Tue. 29 Sep '09

Dining

Reengage in September's exciting flavors. September is a month of rejuvenation. After Labor Day, a fresh cycle kicks into gear, with the football season, new reasons to... more
Fri. 03 Jul '09

Dining

How to spend the long weekend (and the rest of your summer). We have a hot July 4th weekend on tap in the Southland, and whether you're headed out of town--or just across... more
Fri. 03 Jul '09

Dining

How to spend the long weekend (and the rest of your summer) . As you prep for your holiday weekend, keep this handy: Our Fourth of July survival guide has everything you... more
Fri. 23 Oct '09

People

A West Coast cocktail whiz lands in Manhattan. Any bartender in the city would jump at the chance to work with Daniel Boulud. But when it came time to pick the bartender... more
Mon. 19 Oct '09

Wine

Restaurants take a cue from the frat house. The idea of serving wine out of a keg isn't altogether new: Bars in Italy and France have poured wines straight out of the... more
Tue. 06 Oct '09

Dining

Changing the pub experience, one authentic location at a time . Anyone who has downed a pint in a typical Americanized Irish pub--bland decor, bad music and ersatz bar... more
Mon. 05 Oct '09

Dining

Fried eggs get fancy at Old Town Social. A runny yolk is a chef's favorite garnish these days, with everything from salads to pasta topped with fried or poached eggs. And... more
Mon. 14 Sep '09

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at these old-school German spots. Can't make it to Munich? Journey instead to these classic German restaurants in nearby Chicago suburbs to... more
Mon. 14 Sep '09

Dining

Chili plus donuts equals one addictive snack. When Boneyard Bistro chef Aaron Robins grew frustrated of trying to contain oozing chili on his chili burger, he created... more
Fri. 31 Jul '09

Dining

Some cool and tasty highlights from the month. The dog days of summer mean long, hot--really hot--days. Here are a few tips we've kept on ice for you. • Nancy... more
Tue. 28 Jul '09

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Restaurants pour custom-made proprietary beers. Your favorite local microbreweries are crafting some of the best beer you've never heard of. That's because these beers... more
Mon. 13 Jul '09

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Try Scandinavia's new wave of microbrews. Here's a Viking invasion to celebrate. Historically, Scandinavian beers have largely been weak lagers that are about as... more
Wed. 13 May '09

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Skip the extreme beers for equally flavorful, less-potent brews. The high-alcohol beers sweeping the craft-brewing scene are great, but you're limited to one or two... more
Tue. 30 Sep '08

People

Bierkraft’s Ben Granger picks his favorite fall brews. If Brooklyn has an emissary of great beer, it's 31-year-old Ben Granger, a former pastry chef who co-owns... more
Thu. 19 Nov '09

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Handcrafted Tito's is the vodka drinker's vodka. Austin, Texas, is known as the home of great barbecue, a rockin' music scene and...vodka? That's right: Austin's own... more
Thu. 19 Nov '09

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Handcrafted Tito's is the vodka drinker's vodka. Austin, Texas, is known as the home of great barbecue, a rockin' music scene and...vodka? That's right: Austin's own... more
Thu. 19 Nov '09

Drinks

Handcrafted Tito's is the vodka drinker's vodka. Austin, Texas, is known as the home of great barbecue, a rockin' music scene and...vodka? That's right: Austin's own... more
Tue. 27 Oct '09

Drinks

Drink with the pros at Louis 649's Tuesday Night Tastings. With new bottles appearing on the back-bar all the time, it's impossible to know which are actually worth a... more
Fri. 01 May '09

Cooking

Culture your own curds with this easy home recipe. If the apocalypse should come, Brooklyn could sustain itself deliciously: The borough already produces chocolate, beer,... more
Tue. 28 Apr '09

Cooking

That's the question. And StillTasty has the answer.. "Best Before," "Sell By" and "Expires On" are all terms that can give any cook fits, especially if the date on the... more
Fri. 10 Apr '09

Dining

With later hours and D.J.s, there's more than gourmet links at Wurstk�che. When you get a late-night sausage craving, you can try to find one of the elusive, illegal,... more
Tue. 24 Mar '09

Wine

Wakozi brings wine to your door in minutes. In a city where you can have everything from DVDs to just-baked cookies dispatched to your doorstop at a moment's notice, the... more
Mon. 19 Jan '09

Dining

Let Cafe Steinhof cure your midwinter blues. If you're sulking about it being Monday—or winter, or a recession—head to Park Slope's Cafe Steinhof. This... more
Fri. 20 Nov '09

Cooking

Help turn a great food idea into reality. If you admired that kid down the street with the lemonade stand but never had the entrepreneurial spirit yourself, don't... more
Wed. 04 Nov '09

Dining

New happy hours up the haute bar-snack ante. You know what makes any happy hour even happier? Cheap--or free--bar snacks. But we don't mean dry pretzels or... more
Wed. 04 Nov '09

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A new, locally made spirit from a Chicago bar star. With the exception of rosy-hued Negronis, pink is not a color associated with serious cocktails. But there's a new... more
Mon. 02 Nov '09

People

A new local confectioner puts serious savory into her sweets. Salt is an essential component of pastry. Anything beyond that--say, hand-blended curry powder, roasted... more
Fri. 30 Oct '09

Dining

Circling back on the month's best stories. Though it may not be official until we "fall back" this weekend, the days have been feeling shorter (and consequently busier)... more
Tue. 27 Oct '09

Dining

Umami Burger's delicious new happy-hour bargain. Umami Burger die-hards thought owner Adam Fleischman was crazy to replicate his unique burger joint all over town. But... more
Mon. 26 Oct '09

Cooking

Put some local love into your Halloween treats . As Halloween approaches, swap that bag of mini chocolate bars for something a little more palatable (for your body and... more
Tue. 20 Oct '09

Dining

Wave launches a street cart (minus the street). Chef Kristine Subido has commissioned a wooden street cart. It will have prep space, burners, and room for spices and... more
Fri. 09 Oct '09

Dining

The tastiest deals are found at The Park's supper-club nights. When the liquor licensing board gets tough in L.A., the tough come up with new ways to serve loyal... more
Fri. 02 Oct '09

Cooking

The Publican's Belgian waffle, in the comfort of your own home . Chicago has its fair share of Dutch and Swedish pancakes. But its best Belgian-style waffle isn't at an... more
Wed. 12 Aug '09

Dining

Bed-Stuy's Saraghina serves a mighty fine pie. If the queue at Co. or the crowds at Kesté have you settling for substandard pizza elsewhere, consider making a trip... more
Tue. 11 Aug '09

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Koval Distillery gives grain-based spirits a good name . Clear alcohol's got a bad rap these days. Serious drinkers and mixers pooh-pooh vodka, and grain alcohol is... more
Tue. 04 Aug '09

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Have a drink at Manhattan's hippest new hotel bar . Despite the buzz surrounding the arrival of the hyper-hip Ace Hotel (located in a former SRO planted on grubby lower... more
Mon. 03 Aug '09

Dining

Skip the taquerias, and spend a night trying the neighborhood's new offerings. Meet Up: Ristorante Al Teatro Start your evening perched on a stool at the granite bar of... more
Mon. 27 Jul '09

Cooking

Two filmmakers teach an old Dodge new tricks. In 2007, Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney raised 10,000 pounds of corn (and filmed the process) in an effort to increase awareness... more
Tue. 02 Jun '09

Dining

Domenico ups the pasta ante in Silver Lake. LA Mill brought pork belly BLTs and Chemex brews to Silver Lake's reservoir neighborhood, and then Reservoir came with its... more
Wed. 27 May '09

People

Master Sommelier Laura Maniec wants more people to join her ranks. Becoming a Master Sommelier takes the discipline of a professional athlete. Just ask Laura Maniec: The... more
Fri. 22 May '09

Cooking

The country's first Japanese butcher shop opens in NYC. The iconographic American butcher shop has sawdust on the floor, an ornery old man wearing a blood-smeared smock... more
Wed. 20 May '09

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Got a buck? Drink like a prince at these top bars.. Though the dollar's value has plummeted worldwide, there's one location where the greenback is more valuable than... more
Wed. 06 May '09

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Midnight is the new 5 p.m. at these late-night happy hours . Happy hour can be both alluring and irritating: Securing cheap drinks is often a race against the clock, as... more
Wed. 15 Apr '09

Dining

Top chefs moonlight with high-end sandwich shops. The recent spate of spin-off sandwich shops from great chefs proves that everyone can be charmed by the joys of a... more
Tue. 31 Mar '09

Dining

Experience the art of Japanese bar food at our favorite izakayas. Long before tapas became trendy, the Japanese had izakaya: These watering holes with extensive... more
Wed. 18 Mar '09

Dining

New York's first (and finest) haute Indian restaurant turns 10. So much has changed in the past decade that it's easy to forget the trail chef Floyd Cardoz blazed when he... more
Tue. 17 Mar '09

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The best St. Patrick's Day innovation since the car bomb cocktail. No other holiday inspires more innovative drinking and alcoholic derring-do than St. Patrick's Day. But... more
Fri. 27 Feb '09

Dining

Lining up for flavor bombs at Umami Burger. LA is such a demanding town when it comes to burger joints that ambitious newcomers need a secret weapon to get our attention.... more
Tue. 24 Feb '09

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A classic cocktail gets its due. Sure, the masses might celebrate Mardi Gras today with buckets of beer and fruity hurricanes, but the cultured, genteel drinkers... more
Mon. 02 Feb '09

Drinks

Head to L'Ecole to witness a red-hot cocktail innovation. The bartender at L'Ecole pulls an 18-inch-long metal rod from its holster; its tip glows cherry red. The... more
Tue. 13 Jan '09

Dining

A new hot spot for after-hours dining. Even in nonstop New York, late-night dining often boils down to a wilted slice of pizza. But in less than a year, The Redhead has... more
Tue. 06 Jan '09

Dining

An ideal itinerary for this design-driven neighborhood. Meet Up: 68 Jay St. BarWeeknight bonding begins with $3 drafts at this brick-walled haunt, where local art dealers... more
Tue. 11 Nov '08

Cooking

The Green Table's quick apple sauerkraut is the perfect pork companion . Winter isn't officially here yet, but our instinct to build up a little natural protection from... more
Wed. 01 Oct '08

Drinks

Five surprising cheese pairings from Casellula’s fromager. At Casellula, a sleek Hell's Kitchen wine bar known for its inventive cheese pairings, fromager Tia... more
Mon. 29 Sep '08

Dining

Back Forty's pork jowls are a cheeky, irresistible cheap eat. Think of Back Forty—the year-old Avenue B spot from restaurateur Peter Hoffman—as the casual kid... more
Fri. 19 Sep '08

Drinks

Meet the semi-secret cocktail creator at Franny's. Franny′s pizzeria in Prospect Heights is famous for its ethereal Neapolitan pies, which chef-owner Andrew... more
Tue. 07 Apr '09

Dining

A week's worth of dining deals, day by day. There are now so many economy-inspired dining deals that you can enjoy a cut-rate meal any night of the week. Or every night... more