Tis’ the season for new beer friends and Omicron?
I was going to write a heartwarming holiday column about sharing a beer with a stranger in the desert. “Sharing this beer with others actually
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Where Herman Cook Volkswagen eats around town
I extended an invitation to Connor Cook and some of his staff to have some fun and take over this week’s column.
San Diego Bay wine festival delivers promise to arrive at awesome
The San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival is not just any wine and food festival. In 2019, USA Today named the four-day event the
A grand opening at South O Brewing Company
I write a Cheers! column every week, but there is always so much going on in the world of North County beer and drink. Simply
Prisoner lineup delights at West End wine dinner
When writing about Prisoner Wine Co., I find that it’s always worthwhile to remind and educate readers on how Prisoner gained notoriety in the wine
Taste of Wine: California coastal cuisine at La Valencia’s The Med
As Rico and I dined at one of the balcony view tables at The Med, the lead restaurant at the luxurious La Valencia in beautiful
Cheers! North County: Eggnog is gross, prove me wrong
Thanksgiving was once again the unofficial opening weekend for eggnog (egg nog is also acceptable) which means it is time for my annual rant against
Lick the Plate: Creativity, cuisine thrive at Oceanside’s Communal
On a recent trip to Oceanside, we popped into a stylish place called Communal and I made a mental note to revisit this stretch of
Taste of Wine: Taste of Europe at Carruth Cellars’ annual reserve sale
Fans of Carruth Cellars, one of San Diego County’s premier urban wineries, were able to take advantage of its annual reserve sale several weeks ago.
Cheers! North County: Introducing San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative
There is a satisfying pop as I snap the can out of the six-pack holder. I unpack my beer into the fridge and am left
