by Jeff Maisey | Apr 28, 2015 | Beer News, Drink
By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Ah, life in the United States Navy, haze gray and underway. Periodically while afloat in a boat, the salty sailor gets a hankering for some salubrious suds. All that time at sea, and you can’t see a malted...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 17, 2015 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jim Roberts According to Andrew Shand, a master distiller who worked in Scotland’s whisky industry for 35 years before moving to Virginia two years ago, the most important qualification in his trade is patience. “We always say: If you want gin or vodka, you order...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 13, 2015 | Beer News, Drink
By Elizabeth Erschens It has taken years since the closing of Hilltop Brewing Company and Alt Platz Brewing Company, but Hampton Roads again has a locally owned brew pub. Joe Curtis, owner of Home Republic Restaurant and Brewpub in Virginia Beach, has his system up...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 7, 2015 | Drink, Festivals
By Jeff Maisey The scenic Tides Inn, known for its romantic location on the Chesapeake Bay for weddings and its world class marina, spa, golf course and restaurants, has decided to give ol’ man winter the boot and celebrate the full bloom of warmer weather with...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 4, 2015 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey Savoring a glass of Old World vino is without question one of life’s most enjoyable experiences. American travelers vacationing in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal are accustomed to trying fine wines found at every café, brasserie and restaurant...
by Jeff Maisey | Feb 23, 2015 | Beer News, Drink
By Jeff Maisey During the early 2000s, Chris Ray had a demanding, seasonal day-job, but in his free-time he and brother Phillip Ray often spent time homebrewing. A graduate of William & Mary, Chris Ray was drafted in 2003 by the Baltimore Orioles as a relief...
