Craft beer… Happy Anniversary, Hog’s Apothecary 9 Sep 201424 Sep 2014 2013 was sure a banner year for new beer venues around the Bay Area, many of which were instant classics. Among these worthy destinations is Hog's Apothecary in Oakland, a special…
Pubs… Dave McLean opens Magnolia Smokestack in the Dogpatch neighborhood 4 May 20144 May 2014 Several years ago, Dave McLean, founder of Magnolia Gastropub in the heart of the Haight Ashbury District, began to look for a place to brew more beer. The tiny brewery…
Beer… Bistro Barrel Fest Blends Varieties and Flavors 11 Nov 201325 Nov 2013 November 11, 2013 On Saturday we attended one of our favorite festivals in the Bay Area, The Bistro’s West Coast Barrel Aged Festival. Bistro proprietors Vic and Cynthia Kralj brought…