being a beer drinker for quite a few years now i must say that all so far mentioned stages and the stages to be mentioned forewith all have their appropriate times and places. JMHO

I think I said this on another post but , my in-laws are very wealthy and they consider beer as low class and wine, vodka and scotch etc. to be civilized drinks. You should have seen their expressions when I mentioned that...

Hi Folks- I am looking to find some Pittsburgh beer for the Super Bowl. Does anyone know where I can find Iron City Beer (or equivalent) in San Francisco or Marin County? I have already tried Bevmo and Trader Joe’s. TIA

So friends of ours have sent us a note that they plan to come to visit from overseas (Amsterdam) and one thing they totally crave (expatriate Americans) is Chili Dogs with a Root Beer Float. So Chowhounds, what is the best SF...

lover is a new hound. he will either love chowhound or not bother with us. it is just mid-january in a new year. let us recall the holiday spirit..... being gracious and thankful for this opportunity for lively and civil...

Hay for the reindeer, a tall cold one for Santa? Maine protects its youth from a lifetime of beer geekitude by banning Santa’s Butt Porter.

A San Francisco art gallery presents dinner as “social sculpture.” First course: a dirt tasting.

European Union won the war–a long and rancorous campaign to secure its liquor license. Now the East Village gastropub is winning hearts and minds.

in the old Bananna Republic on pierce. thank god!!! hopefully, they can get a bsitro liscence & we can have a beer or glass of wine like civilized people in other cities.

When I am in the area I like Tasty Bear for good tapas, beer, and energetic atmosphere (just east of New Montgomery & Howard?). Henry’s Hunan is also good for spicy better-than-average Chinese fare (New Montgomery near...

When you go to Volpi’s it is easy to overlook the tiny bar at the left rear of the restaurant, through a separate door. It’s time-travel to another era, Make sure you step in there for a beer or glass of house red.

The Pink House is a cool place to have drinks and eat...some civil war general meetings were held downstairs.....The Bayou Cafe is a great place to hear live music and drink beer——must go to The Lady and Sons...go to...

I cannot say enough about Whole Foods. As a native Californian, I look for high quality organic produce (which can be an extremely frustrating task in NYC). This store has everything from sushi, T Salon & Emporium teas,...

tavern??) serve yummy food. There is an Appalacian Brewing Company location in Gettysburg. They serve solidly good bar food and respectable beers. Have a great time!!

washed down nicely with a couple of cold beers! It was my second great meal at Spices II. I’ll be back....