Big Island Brewhaus On a rainy drive back from Hilo to Kona we decided to take a detour and hit the big Island Brewhaus. The Overbourd IPA we had picked up from the market across from where we are staying and fell in love. Unlike a traditional “Brewhaus” this place is Santa Cruz meets Jamaica… Read More Big Island Brewhaus
After meeting the guys from The Rare Barrel at a tasting in our favorite beer shop: Beer Craft, my hubby joined their Founders Club {for me since I’m the one who is in love with sours}. We anxiously awaited their opening. As members, we were invited to their pre opening, but since they are so… Read More The Rare Barrel- a house of sours
Thanksgiving is a time for love, appreciation, memories, family recipes, and great food but behind all of that…{the elements that nobody wishes to discuss: the grudges, the distractions, the insults, the insecurities, the secrets, the embarrassing times, the family history… the list is endless} is something really special: the things that make family holidays more… Read More Thankful
In the heart of the beautiful downtown Los Gatos is a great spot that was converted into a brewery from an old car mechanics building. They have old photos of the cars being worked on, lifted up on the rafters. The inside has a sort of salon style feel with the big booths and the… Read More Los Gatos Brewing Company
After a long day in the warm sun with family and friends, we were starving. I read some reviews about this place and they all sounded pretty good. The food was rated well and that was our mission; good grub. We hopped in the car and headed over. At 6:50pm we approached the bar where… Read More Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
At the tail end of our brewery tour, we sought out for the charming little town of Boulder Creek {much like Geyserville}. Boulder Creek Brewing Company has the old school feel inside and the charming small town feel outside. As we approached, the man watering the plants with the old, dirty hose said hello… Read More Boulder Creek Brewing Company
Salt house Restaurant The atmosphere in the Salt House was warm and hip. They have this brilliant art on the wall that was actually painted on the wall- brilliant and really adds to the ambiance. I enjoyed browsing their cocktail list. I ended up committing to the Boulevardier- woodford reserve, Campari and vermouth- delightful. This… Read More Salt House
Pliny the younger is released now for two weeks and by allocation per day! Downtown Santa Rosa gets overly excited about trendy openings revolving around food and beverage. A 20 minute wait to have a 10 oz pour of a beer I have never had before? Why not?! I am guided by the masses and… Read More Everyone Else is Doing it…