The Beer Snob — The Old Foghorn
A classic American Ale Of all the ‘recognized’ beer styles, one of the oddest may be barleywine. Originally created in England in the 18th century as an alternative to wine when supplies of the grape tipple might have been minimal due to inevitable strife with...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Although the English may claim to have created the beverage and coined the term ‘stout’ as a singular style, it ‘s the Irish that have made the beer their own. The lads and lasses from the green isle loved that dark beer so much, that a category was named for their...
The Beach Bar Always Has That Five O’Clock Feeling
Joe Pisasale has had a lifelong love affair with the coast, whether it’s in New Jersey, Mexico, the Caribbean, or here in Charleston. When creating the Beach Bar, Pisasale wanted to incorporate all he loved about living on island time, even if his bar is located on...
Bock To Life, Bock To Reality
While many of you read this column nursing Fat Tuesday hangovers, it’s the following day that I want to discuss. The day this paper hits the racks is Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent, which begins the Christian season leading up to Easter. It’s also March and...
Get Your Gras On
Some bars were made for Mardi Gras and Voodoo Tiki Bar in Avondale is one of them. With dark magic roots and a fine affinity for jazz in all of its mad mutations, Voodoo will be celebrating Fat Tuesday in as many wild and hedonistic ways as possible this coming...
The Bitter Browns
This time of the year is a bizarre trip indeed. One week you’re sitting under a foot of snow, hoping the power doesn’t go out, the next, you’re bopping down the street in shorts and a t-shirt, sunshine on your face. Mother Nature, you’re a fickle and fascinating lass...
Rare Brews Cause A Stir
Many of the most highly rated and anticipated beers in the American craft beer world fall under the category of Russian Imperial stout. Likely you know the style — big, rich, roasted beers that often carry a hefty weight in the alcohol department. Like many beer...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Of the few traditions associated with Valentine’s Day, chocolate may be the most delicious. The sweet, dark goodness of this sinful delight has been touted as an aphrodisiac and as a stimulant. The prevailing wisdom is that chocolate is the perfect pair is red wine....
A Dry Winter Month
February couldn’t get here soon enough. And, as you may guess from last week’s column, I wasn’t waiting for the Super Bowl. Nor was I holding my breath for the march to tourney madness. Our beloved Cougs just aren’t cutting it in the CAA. And I’m not even some kind of...
Super Bowl? Super Beer!
The Super Bowl is upon us. For many, this is the penultimate sporting event. Ticket prices are through the roof; the city that never sleeps will come to a stand still as the teams take the field. All eyes and TV sets will fall upon the great pigskin battle....
Avondale Restaurant Week Returns
If you didn't get enough discounted meals during Charleston Restaurant Week, don't worry. For the last couple years, immediately following the semi-annual “foodie-friendly” event held by The Charleston Restaurant Association, the businesses of Avondale Point host...
