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Vista fest to fuse blues and brews
Beer festivals can be very inspiring events. In fact, some inspire the establishment of other beer festivals. Bluesapolooza, an annual beer-and-music extravaganza held in Mammoth that's a favorite among local brewers, was the driver for Daniel Love, owner and brewer …
Kilkenny west: The 300-year-old happy hour!
Who knew? Here I am, sitting in a pub that’s an exact copy of an Irish pub that dates back to 1702. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/15/33595/ The original, Tynan’s Pub in Kilkenny, Ireland, was refurbished about, oh, a century ago, and that’s what …
Great American Beer Festival San Diego Winners
Held annually in Denver, the Great American Beer Festival is the largest craft brewing competition in the country. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in 84 different beer styles. Awards were announced at the 2012 GABF earlier today. The …
Breakfast on the go!
Look out mama, I'm in the road again... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/12/33444/ Song buzzes through my mind as we rock north on the Amtrak Surfliner. Heading for Laguna Beach. "Okay, this isn't the Orient Express," says Tuan, the guy in charge of this …
The Great American Beer Festival
It’s that time of year again. San Diego’s brewers just made their annual easterly migration toward the Rocky Mountains. Their destination: Denver, Colorado. Their mission: bring back as much hardware as possible from the largest annual craft brewing competition in …
Dee’s? Dee-licious!
Louise says Dee’s is the bee’s knees. Louise is sitting under a square black umbrella outside. "Go in, but you'd better be quick. They're closing soon." We’re at the corner of First and G, not far from the back of …
Rocky's Crown Pub
Most people go to a pub to drink but I go to Rocky's Crown Pub in Pacific Beach to eat. With a very limited menu, you don't have many decisions to make. Do you want a hamburger or a cheeseburger …
Neighborhood 5th anniversary street fest
It seems like only yesterday I met Neighborhood owner Arsalun Tafazoli. As the young and ambitious owner of a regularly empty gastropub, he had a lot of time on his hand to converse with me about his hopes of delivering …
El Indio Mexican Restaurant
Whether you choose to eat inside or outside under the umbrellas or order take out, El Indio's Mexican food in Mission Hills is satisfying. One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in San Diego, El Indio is family owned and operated …
Curryo in the Barrio
The big orange warehouse looms on the left. “Stop! Stop the bus!” That’s me hollerin’ to the driver. ’Cause I suddenly remembered. This is Wednesday. Market day. San Diego Public Market day. The brand-new one here in Barrio Logan. It’s …
Chapter 11 for El Cajon Brewing Company
Yesterday, I reported on a brewing company I thought was doing something right, recapping an early QA session where Modern Times Beer owner Jacob McKean put himself out there, allowing a group of ten beer enthusiasts to critique several of …
The Original Pancake House: San Diego
I visited my first Original Pancake House in Portland, Oregon, which is actually the home of the very first Original Pancake House, founded in 1953. Now there are over one hundred franchises from coast to coast. This is where I …
Chicago Invades East Village!
Chicago? Sure feels like it. "Good morning! Welcome to Lucky's!" chirp the two gals at the cash registers. Miriam and Karina. The back of their teeshirts read "At Lucky's, we love having you here." So hey, no complaints on the …
Modern Times Beer employs beer geek QA
Some upcoming brewing companies are easier to keep track of than others. Despite the fact the company has yet to even find a facility, Modern Times Beer is firmly cemented on my radar screen. Not surprising when you consider the …
Mission Missionaries: Brew-ha-ha
Who knew? You can tour Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, 619-544-0555) with an expert and get a taster flight of their beers, all for $12. I discover this when I’m sitting at their brewery, at the longest bar in San …