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Minneapolis Behind the Booze — The Passport Program

January 29, 2020 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

I've been wanting to check out Tattersall's new Clover Club for a while so I'm really excited about this event! Don't have a Winter Passport? They're now half-off and still valid through April 15th so you have no excuse. (The discount will be applied when the passport is in your cart, the site still shows … Continue reading Minneapolis Behind the Booze — The Passport Program

Booze for History Buffs

February 1, 2019 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

A couple of years ago, Summit Brewing and the Minneapolis Institute of Art teamed up and made a Tudor Ale for a special event at the museum. I was lucky enough to make it to the Summit taproom while they still had some and it was delicious and fascinating! I remember thinking it was a … Continue reading Booze for History Buffs

Bourbon Sidecar @Tattersallco

June 8, 2016June 9, 2016 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

Bourbon and Smoke Fueled Handsome Hog Opens Monday – Eater Minneapolis

March 17, 2016July 10, 2018 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

Upscale barbecue has taken over the old Bin location on Mears Park in Lowertown. Source: Bourbon and Smoke Fueled Handsome Hog Opens Monday - Eater Minneapolis

USBG Lunch and Punch

February 1, 2016July 10, 2018 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

‘Mega-taproom’ planned for former Grain Belt site in Northeast Minneapolis – Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

November 10, 2015July 10, 2018 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

The Community Keg House will have food and 16 taps showcasing Twin Cities craft beers. Source: 'Mega-taproom' planned for former Grain Belt site in Northeast Minneapolis - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

First Sip: The Commodore

November 6, 2015July 10, 2018 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

  

Epic Weekend: Drinking Edition, Part One

October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

The original plan for the weekend was just the Adria talk and tasting at Mia, then we added a tour of 45th Parallel on Sunday because my coupon was close to expiring, then we added a class at 11 Wells because it was free and we wanted to check out all their new stuff, then … Continue reading Epic Weekend: Drinking Edition, Part One

Bryn Mawr Brewing: Buzz and Buzziness

October 13, 2015 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

Want to drink free beer while learning about a brewery that isn't even open yet? Bryn Mawr Brewing will be offering tours of their facility, still under construction, and talking about how they got to this stage and where they are headed. Oh, and there will be beer. Bryn Mawr Brewing: Buzz and Buzziness - Thursday, … Continue reading Bryn Mawr Brewing: Buzz and Buzziness

Taste more, spend less: Beer Edition

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

You may have noticed that we love checking out new taprooms, distilleries, bars, and everywhere else we can get a delicious beverage. It's not the cheapest of hobbies, so I am always on the lookout for a good deal. Here are a few beer and brewery deals available now: 56 Brewing Groupon: Tasting Package for … Continue reading Taste more, spend less: Beer Edition

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A bit last minute but we are headed to New York again - @_cmikk has a conference in Brooklyn. We ran the menu at the @meteor_mpls Black Lagoon preview and it was delicious. The Nightcrawler was definitely my favorite. If you couldn’t make it tonight, don’t worry - Meteor will be hosting the @blacklagoonpopup for all of October! Facebook memories popped up yesterday with a reminder our most extreme day of "bar tag" ever - nine London bars in one day. While it's not a record I care to beat (the very thought exhausts me), it was a good reminded that I promised to make a post about our idea of Bar Tag and how to "play" it well. Even if you don’t want to visit nine bars in a day (and I don’t recommend it), my Bar Tag guidelines will help you get better recommendations and, in turn, help you find more cool spots. I've been meaning to explain WHY I started tracking the 50 Best Bars list ever since my spreadsheet went slightly viral (by spreadsheet standards) - but decided to point out some of the issues I have with it when an Instagram post made that more relevant. Now I'm finally back to finish my original post..... The kid is moved into their new apartment (on the third floor, without an elevator) and seems happy. Time for the parents to celebrate! While most of my birthday was spent enjoying the blue skies in the National park, it started with coffee @inkwellbrew (a combination coffee and stationary shop? Yes please!) and continued to steak dinner, a px sherry Manhattan, and whisky at The Stanley Hotel. Today was a picture perfect bluebird day in Rocky Mountain National Park. We drove Trail Ridge Road with several stops for tundras and views, then went further over to the Colorado River Trailhead. We didn’t manage to capture the meteor shower, but some distant car lights lit up the meadow at the perfect moment for this shot. Hauled all of my camera gear to Colorado, now just trying to remember how to use it. Thankfully it’s hard to mess up too badly when the views are this beautiful.

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