Summer is finally here! While its stays nice and chilly in San Francisco, we have heard that the heat wave has already started in other parts of the country. When the weather turns warm, I turn to lighter wines served chilled. For those white haters out there, don’t despair, there are red wines that can be served chilled and roses to try. Here are our picks for wine to try this summer:
It’s hard to believe that the Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 on May 27th. It’s been a cultural icon, an engineering marvel and the symbol of San Francisco since it’s opening in 1937. I can still remember the awe I experienced when I first time I saw it many years ago. I still experience a twinge of that awe every time I see its majestic orange-red spans suspended above the San Francisco Bay.
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The first print of The Savoy Cocktail Book was written during the darkest hours of Prohibition by a barman that sought refuge at the famed American Bar in the Savoy Hotel in London. Like many great American barman, Harry Craddock was forced to flee his native land in order to ply his craft. Luckily for us, he headed off to the American Bar where he was the head barman from 1925 to 1939 and wrote … Read more
A few weeks ago, DOTW sat down with Kiki Braverman, an amazing woman from the deepest of rural Bavaria. She’s reviving old European distilling traditions and importing her products to the U.S. under the name Pür Spirits. Her award-winning products are of the finest quality and adhere to her sustainable agriculture philosophy. She uses fresh, local ingredients and has perfected the distilling traditions of her culture and heritage.
Drink of the Week [DOTW]: What … Read more
It makes perfect sense that National Hamburger Week would happen during BBQ Month. This staple meal choice’s roots are found in Germany and its origins can be traced all the way back to the 15th century. Since then, the hamburger has become a popular choice around the world from the good, homemade ones to the quick, fast food versions.
We’ve rounded up an awesome burger recipe and some great cocktails to satisfy everyone from the … Read more
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Starting with Cheap Trick and Surrender, Hornitos is making a annual event of mashing up famous rock groups with a mariachi band. This year, Twisted Sister jumped in. Dee and the Band created this new, one-of-a-kind version of their 1984 hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. Look like last year’s video was taken off of YouTube? Hornitos folks we want to see that!
Enjoy!
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The Kentucky Derby, held annually at the end of the two-week long Kentucky Derby Festival, is considered the “most exciting two minutes in sports” and celebrates its 138th year this Saturday. Whether you’re into horses, into betting or just love a good, old-fashioned race, this year we’ve got some awesome choices to make sure the fun keeps going well past the two-minute mark.
Drinks
The sun is out, the weekend is here and it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Check out some of these drinks and let us know which ones are your favorite!
Whether it’s the brighter, sun-filled days that are finally beginning to last a little longer or the cool, three-day Memorial weekend, the month of May brings a lot of reasons to celebrate! While the notion of juicy, mouth-watering barbeques might conjure up images of beers, meat and merriment on a sweltering day in June, it’s actually May that has the honor of being National Barbecue Month.
Barbeques, while endlessly popular and necessary during the … Read more
With finals right around the corner, fun and frivolous social outings are put on the back burner. I can’t imagine a better time for a beer or two. I’ve always heard great things about Speakeasy Brewery. Considering both the brewery and myself are located in San Francisco, I thought it would be almost like I was there if I reviewed one of their ales for this week’s blog!
I was able to pick up a … Read more