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Get your rooftop game on, Chicago-styleLooking for an epic rooftop experience in Chicago this summer, then head to one (or all) of these spots before the summer ends! Hitting up all the spots in one night, would definitely be an epic way to #rooftopcrawlchicago!ROOF on theWit - Roof is...
Snoqualmie Winemaker’s Select Riesling 2013Riesling wines are often a cliché for indistinct and heavy handed sweet wine and while that certainly doesn’t fit the majority of Riesling wine found on local shelves there is a tendency to err on the side of sweet at the expense of style of...
Ouled Thaleb: Creating new wines in an old world styleOne would not necessarily think that Morocco would have a wine industry but the country has an established wine industry that goes back to when the country was a protectorate of France from 1912 to 1956. One such winery that was established in...
2015 Alpha Estate Malagouzia, outstanding Greek white wineThis delightful white from North-Western Macedonia, Greece arrived as a sample. Intense aromas of ripe honeydew melon, figs, and geranium, with hints of lemon, jasmine tea, and sweet spices. On the palate, this wine felt refreshing and loaded with...
Fourth of July Cocktails to enjoyWith the Fourth of July fast approaching it is time to think of the perfect holiday cocktails. Here is a collection of perfect cocktails to enjoy all day and till long after the fireworks show is over.Reyka Bitters1 ½ part Reyka Vodka4 part...
How to turn your habits into cashHaving a vice can get costly. According to statistics, each year Americans spend over $90 billion dollars on alcohol and alcohol related products. An average American may consume over 25 gallons of beer, 2 gallons of wine, and 1.5 gallons of...
New Holland Brewing to begin distribution in AlabamaNew Holland Brewing (Holland, Michigan) recently announced that they have officially signed with a distributor and their offerings will begin turning up on Alabama shelves in the very near future. Alabama craft beer fans can start getting excited...
Mid-Year Review: Best of 2016 (and 2015)Hello again fellow Examiners. Today we'll be looking back at some of the best products or experiences that we've shared through this page. Since so many different articles have been written since last year, and no year in review article...
Panama-Pacific 9 year old rum from PanamaMemorializing the century-long history of the Panama Canal and the Panama Pacific Exposition of San Francisco in 1915, Haas Brothers celebrates their long legacy in the spirits business in California since 1851 with this outstanding expression of...
Austin’s Independence Brewing partners with west coast giant Lagunitas BrewingEarlier today California based Lagunitas Brewing announced that it had acquired ownership stakes in three smaller U.S. craft breweries, expanding its foothold in the American craft beer market. The deal included Charleston, South Carolina based...
Creamy white Chardonnay from William Hill Estate VineyardsThere is something about North Coast Chardonnay wines that make one finish the current glass and explore another. Whether you are looking for a powerful oak-driven chardonnay or a buttery, creamy chard, one you are looking for can usually be found...
Hopdoddy Burger Bar celebrates American IndependenceHopdoddy Burger Bar has been serving great burgers, fries, salads, beer, and more since 2010 and its reputation for quality has been confirmed more than once by critics and consumers alike. For the month of July, Hopdoddy is proving once again why...
Light up your 4th of July celebration with creative cocktailsWith the Fourth of July right around the corner and a long weekend in store, celebration parties will be happening for all three days. Here are suggestions for some creative cocktails to spark the fireworks at your party.Sparkling Stripes &...
Niles Canyon Railway introduced beer lovers to local microbreweriesNiles Canyon Railway held two Beer on the Rails events in June, introducing beer lovers to several local microbreweries. The first Beer on the Rails train will featured two local Livermore Microbreweries, Working Man Brewery and Eight Bridges...
California Wines Road Trip through Livermore ValleyCalifornia is famous for its dozens of scenic wine regions that offer an exceptional variety of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute’s California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different...
