Category Archives: Drink Features

Wine and Food Unite

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Shea Carver

Wilmington Wine and Food Festival Sunday, May 19th, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. St. Thomas Preservation Hall 208 Dock St. • Tickets: $48 www.wilmingtonwineandfood.com Wilmington has seen its fair share of foodie events culminate over the past few years, from … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Brew

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Chelsea Pyne

Drink and Jive/Beer Dinner Front Street Brewery’s Beam Room 9 N. Front St. April 11th, 6:30 p.m. 910-251-1935 • etix.com $39 • www.NCBeerMonth.com Only the brewmasters of all brewmasters would recognize names like “Parking Violation,” “Effinguud,” “Haulin’ Oats Stout,” “Hoptimus Prime” … Continue reading →

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Sampling the Sizzle

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Chelsea Pyne

17th Annual Budweiser Wing Fling Sat., March 23rd 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carolina Beach Boardwalk 200 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach GA: $15 • VIP (11 a.m. entry): $20 www.wilmingtonwingfling.com Wings, wine, warm weather; yes, it’s the quadruple threat … Continue reading →

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News for Brews

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Christina Dore

Living so close to downtown, I don’t find myself passing through Ogden frequently. Every now and then I cruise north on Market, and drive by the myriad car dealerships and restaurants. However, a few short weeks ago, I found myself … Continue reading →

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Always be Mine

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christina Dore

My Dearest: It’s February so that means a “holiday” is fast approaching. You know the one, dear, cold pint of frothy love: The “Hallmark holiday” (as the jaded and apathetic folk like to refer to it). My relationship is reaching … Continue reading →

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Perfecting an Ancient Method

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Trent Williams

Front Street Brewery Homebrewers Contest Deadline: Feb. 7th Judging party: Feb. 9th., Beam Room, Front Street Brewery 9 North Front Street Beer. it’s synonymous with, sports, chicken wings, and I’d even go as far and say America. Front Street Brewery … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Grail

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Christina Dore

Lighthouse Beer Festival Saturday, October 20th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; noon for VIP tickets 3400 Randall Parkway $13 (designated drivers)-$45/VIP www.lighthousebeerfestival.com Well, here we are again: that glorious season where beer is joyfully celebrated and imbibed by many. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Fall Brews

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Christina Dore

It’s always such a relief when fall arrives. The summer humidity, while still lingering, slowly dissipates each day, and I find myself opening a window at night to let in the gentle breeze of autumn air. With the climate and … Continue reading →

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Hoppy Delight

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Christina Dore

Bird and Beer Thurs., August 2nd The Beam Room, 6:30 p.m. Front St. Brewery, 9 North Front Street www.frontstreetbrewery.com It’s not very often i find myself preparing a specific meal to drink with a particular beer—or vice versa. If I … Continue reading →

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Brew Fest Gets New Location

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Christina Dore

Carolina’s Brewery Invitational Saturday, May 19th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. 101 N. Front St. $30 • www.goodvibesbrew.com Last year, I broke my Beer Fest cherry at the Pleasure Island Brewery Invitational. My coworkers and I got a free pass … Continue reading →

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