Rebru Spirits launches Longball; Beerfest opening at Petco
Where did the salutary expression “cheers” come from? Google it, and you’ll find lots of potential answers, including avoiding potential poisonings, godly offerings, warding off...
Cheers! North County
There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than guzzling green beer
St. Patrick’s Day is an odd holiday. In America, we’ve co-opted the event — as we often do — to sell products and drink excessively....
Cheers! Roundup: Mint 400, Belching Beaver, NA Boom
Let’s briefly discuss boxed wine before this month’s roundup. Boxed wine was on sale at the local market this week. I thought it might be...
Heritage Barbecue and Beer Company opens in Oceanside
Those who have spent any time in North County have marveled at the transformation of South Oceanside over the years. In its recent history, it...
Cheers! Roundup: Local craft beer, spirits news
Hey! Howzit going? Did you know it is 2023? We’re only weeks away from daylight savings!* So why is it so cold? I won’t complain...
Cocktails in North County: Death By Tequila
I’m on the hunt for a cocktail so good I’m inspired to write poetry about it. I’m looking for a drink so good that it...
Cocktails in North County: Rare Society
I’m hunting for an inspired cocktail in North County San Diego. Lucky for me, our community is filled with talented bartenders who can inspire me...
North County Cocktails: Lazaro Jimenez, Herb & Sea Espressotini
I’m sick of making my own drinks! Something needs to be done. I’m on the hunt for an inspired cocktail in North County. Lucky for...
Nobody rains on Burgeon’s 6th anniversary parade
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor…well, it was just rain. A lot of it. But there’s no stopping the Burgeon Beer Company in Carlsbad from having...
Cocktails in North County: Crackheads
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, I started adding a bottle of booze to my grocery order — a little treat to myself,...
