If you’re a beer-lover in or around the greater Los Angeles area this weekend, Golden Road Brewing (5410 W. San Fernando Road) is the place to be.

The 16th annual Boonville Beer Fest made its mark on the quaint Anderson Valley this past weekend. From what I can remember, it was an unparalleled day of epic drinking. As an avowed aficionado of craft brews, I am somewhat ashamed to report that this was my first go-round at the sud-soaked celebration. Needless to say, I will NOT be missing it again… ever. The event kicked-off shortly before 1PM on Saturday, as hordes of beer-lovers from across the state descended upon the green pastures of the Mendocino County Fair. Several large tents were setup throughout the landscape, each one providing countless taps of microbrewed bliss. Taking advantage of my early arrival, I wanted to make sure to enjoy some of my favorite Russian River beers before their lines inevitably swelled to preposterous proportions. After a few swills of the peerless Pliny the Elder Double IPA and their lip-smacking Supplication sour, I [...]

We’re giving away tickets to San Francisco’s Premier Wine, Food, and Spirits Week. We have 4 tickets to the Sugar Party, 4 to the Spice party, and 4 to the Industry Party. It’s easy to win! 1. Tell your friends about Drink Me 2. Get them to sign up for our email list (top right of this page) We will choose 6 new email addresses and they will win a pair of tickets to one of the events (and bring you)! The more friends you tell, the more chances you have to win. Good luck. We’ll see you there. SFChefs 2010 presented by Visa Signature®, is a food and wine event celebrating the unique flavor, diversity and bounty of Northern California. The main tasting tent will be in Union Square, where chefs, wine makers and distillers will offer an exploration of taste featuring local products. Classes and seminars will offer [...]