Spirits of Happy Valley

From cozy bars to fine dining, where wine takes center stage Last month, I was trying to plan a romantic dinner for my sweetheart and myself for Valentine’s Day. In […]

Recently, I was sharing a beer (or two) with a friend over at Otto’s Pub & Brewery and I was looking around at all the posters, banners, and other memorabilia […]

I love walking into a bar or tavern with the hope of having a good conversation over a craft beverage or two. The problem is, not many bars offer up […]

Everyone around these parts knows how powerful a white out at Beaver Stadium can be. From the roar of the crowd to the electricity in the air, just being part […]

Those who know me well (or who read this column often) know that I love to sit in communal places with friends and likeminded people over a cold brew or […]

Recently, I was meeting up with some friends over at Boal City Brewing on a pleasant, warm evening. Of course it was pretty busy, as it always is in the […]

Many of my favorite summer memories involve sitting out on patios with friends enjoying the warm summer night air with a cold beverage or two (usually after a day filled […]

I tell you what, Dale and Sasha Frailey are doing things right out in the small town of Smithmill. They are living the dream, you might say, working hand in […]

I know I may say this too often, but the growth of the craft beverage industry in this area blows my mind. From craft breweries to cideries to distilleries and […]