Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley If you love craft beer, corn hole, a little axe throwing, and upscale pub-style food, then a new brewery opening in the Hudson Valley should fill the bill. Slated to have its grand opening in Orange County in Middletown/Wallkill, Aspire Brewing at 600 N. Galleria Drive beginning on Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m. and running throughout the weekend, is the brainchild of Beer World owner Pareth Patel and his son Sonny Patel.  The brewery, which had a soft opening within the past few days, is already winning rave reviews from the lucky few who have visited. Some of the games available also i…
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area'
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' A chef-owned chain with five Massachusetts locations is expanding its footprint yet again with a new waterfront restaurant. The Smoke Shop BBQ, known for its award-winning barbecue, announced on Facebook that it will open a new location in East Boston in June.  The restaurant chain is owned by chef Andy Husbands, a "pitmaster" with 30 years of restaurant experience and a list of awards for his barbecue. He specializes in slow-cooked, competition-style barbecue and has co-authored six cookbooks.  The Smoke Shop's menu is, unsurprisingly, dominated by meaty entrees, like their "first-place S…
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening A popular spot for beer, trivia, and quality time with neighbors moved locations in early 2023, and only a few months later announced that it had closed for good.  Burke's Alewerks, owned by Brian Burke and originally located in Hanover, moved its operations to West Newbury in January 2023, and announced its closure on Monday, May 8, according to a post on the brewery's Facebook page.  "It is with regret and sadness that I announce the end of Burke’s Alewerks," the post reads. "We poured our last pint this past week." Well, all my licenses came through at the last minute yesterday, so…
Eat Up, Jam Out At Music Venue, Sandwich Shop Coming To Medford Eat Up, Jam Out At Music Venue, Sandwich Shop Coming To Medford
Eat Up, Jam Out At Music Venue, Sandwich Shop Coming To Medford A new jack-of-all-trades business in Medford will bring the community a new place to eat, drink, and see shows.  Deep Cuts, a 240-person capacity music venue is set to open at 21 Main Street in Medford Square on Saturday, May 20, according to the venue's Facebook page.  We're 𝗦𝗢 excited to announce we've teamed up with @get2thegigbos to book our new venue at 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱! Our... Posted by Deep Cuts on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Along with hosting musicians, Deep Cuts brews up its own beer and will open for lunch daily at 11:00 a.m.  The grand opening show will include perform…
Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom
Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom A Somerville beer business has been brewing cans of ales, pilsners, and IPAs since 2012, but finally set down roots with a new brick-and-mortar taproom.  Portico Brewing is celebrating its new space at 101 South Street in Somerville’s Boynton Yards with a grand opening event scheduled for Saturday, April 15, according to the brewery's Facebook page.  Beer is the main event at Portico, but guests can also enjoy pizzas, salads, and subs from the brewery's kitchen.Portico Brewing The brewery has already soft-launched the taproom, but the grand opening celebration will officially mark the o…
Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers
Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers Two local farming families have contributed to a brand new beer brewed at Maryland's largest brewery as a part of an ongoing project partnership with the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Flying Dog is testing their hops, releasing an experimental beer exclusive to Maryland with wheat from Panora Acres in Manchester, and barley malt from Chesapeake Malting Co. in Havre De Grace, announced a spokesperson for the brewery. “There’s a lot of potential within Maryland’s agricultural industry to grow new products and new varieties, so it’s really cool that…
'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Hudson Valley To Permanently Close 'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Hudson Valley To Permanently Close
'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Hudson Valley To Permanently Close A Hudson Valley restaurant known for its comfort food and craft beer will close for good in the coming weeks.  Laura's Family Restaurant, located in Poughkeepsie, will permanently close on Saturday, Oct. 29, the eatery announced in a Facebook post. "A little under four years ago, with a lot of hard work, a hope and a dream turned into Laura's Family Restaurant," the announcement reads. "We are so incredibly lucky to have experienced the most heartwarming support during the unluckiest time to be in the restaurant industry. Sadly, it's come time for Laura's to bow out gracefully." Nikki…
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County native Brian J. Dodgson died at Overlook Medical Center on Thursday, May 12 after battling a brain tumor. He was 33. Born in Denville, Brian grew up in Madison, his obituary says. Brian worked as a dedicated dog walker for Wonder Dog in Summit. He was remembered as a craft beer fan and fierce music lover. Meanwhile, more than $4,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for the creation of a scholarship in Brian’s honor at the County College of Morris. “We lost an incredible light the other day,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Caitlin Duffy. “Brian ‘Pork’ Dodgson was the best of u…
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America New Jersey has many great beach towns, but one stands out as the best, according to a new ranking.  In fact, Cape May ranked among America's best 20 beach towns in this survey. Cape May is an ideal destination for families and those who are looking for a romantic getaway, says TripsToDiscover.com, a digital travel magazine. It features charming B&Bs, horse-drawn carriages and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, according to the review. "Year-round, you can find entertainment, art shows, go boating, visit the zoo, sample a taste of craft beer at local breweries, tak…
Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery
Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery Hope you're hungry! A smash burger pop-up eatery is setting up shop for an event outside a popular Passaic County brewery. Eightytwenty smash will be serving up hot and hearty burgers — aka “smashers” — outside Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. on River Road in Clifton on Friday, May 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The smash burger pop-up and catering brand is known for their custom prime blend comprising 100 percent pasture-raised and antibiotic-free Wagyu beef from New York Valley Wagyu purveyor. The eatery smashes the beef onto a griddle alongside aromatic onions before topping the burger with American c…
Date Set For Spring Beer Fest At Nassau Coliseum Date Set For Spring Beer Fest At Nassau Coliseum
Date Set For Spring Beer Fest At Nassau Coliseum Get your beer here! A date and time has been set for the 13th annual Spring Craft Beer Festival at the Nassau Coliseum. The Spring Craft Beer Festival will be held at the Coliseum from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 for Long Islanders looking to wet their whistle. This year, tickets for general admission will cost $60, including alcohol sampling, a five-ounce tasting cup, and access to play all the games at Arcade Alley. There will also be special tickets being sold for $80 that will also include an extra hour of tasting at the festival and a special seating area where there w…
‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington ‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington
‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington Warren County’s newest craft brewery is now open in Washington. Buttzville Brewing Company, located on E. Washington Ave., was launched by Lehigh Valley Homebrewers Club members Erin Andersen and her husband, co-founder Dave Andersen. The brewery specializes in German creations but offers all type of craft beer options, from pale ales and IPAs to stouts and seltzers. The grand opening was celebrated July 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by town officials and the Buttzville Brewing team. Let the Brews flow! So excited to welcome Warren County's newest craft brewery to Washin…