Beverages

By Michael • January 12th, 2012

The Tripel in Playa Del Rey may only have a license for beer and wine, but cocktails are not a problem.

Lazy Dog Café at is a popular stop for movie goers and mall rats looking for a place to refill and unwind while shopping Del Amo mall in Torrance. The South Bay Foodies stopped in recently to check out some of the new additions to their happy hour menu*. In this episode, we focus on the some of the classy new cocktails that had us saying “its a dog’s life for me!”.

he South Bay Foodies got their hands on a beverage that combines the benefits of juices and whole grains: Juiceology. Read on to see how it fared in our taste test.

It’s back to school time for fans of stouts, porters, and other dark beers. An upcoming class at Public School 612 will provide students with a tasty lesson in the history of these beverages.

In September, Fleming’s announceed the “Flemings 100″ – 100 award-winning wines available by the glass – during special wine tasting events at each Fleming’s location.  The South Bay Foodies were on hand to sample some vino and check out the new small plates on the dinner menu too.

On a recent trip to Boston, I came across the bright and cheery Bon Me truck.

Today, rum drinkers have another reason to sip their favorite sprit:  August 16 is National Rum Day.  To literally get into the spirit of the day, I’m diving into a sample of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

Americans have been fawning over fermented agave juice ever since Don Ceobio Sauza first brought it to the US in 1873.  Tequila is sure to be the cause — and the spirit of choice — for many toasts this Sunday, July 24, in recognition of National Tequila Day.

Beer drinkers and music lovers can bond this Saturday over cold beer and hot tunes at Kona Brewings Liquid Aloha Music Festival in Newport Beach.

Once again, Honest Tea has put citizens around the US to the test.  Would they give a buck or two for a cold bottle of tea without someone asking them too?

This summer, let the kids have all the Lemonade, Kool Aid and Tang they want.   Keep these refreshments for yourself:  Lemonade flavored beer, rum laced “backyard tea”, and apple pie flavored moonshine.

This weekend we’re checking out races in Manhattan Beach; arts and crafts in Redondo; and wine, beer, and spirits in San Diego and Pomona.  Join us!

School is _in_ for the summer at Downtown LA’s newest gastropub, Public School 612.  Co-located with sister restaurant The Daily Grill at 612 South Flower Street, Public School 612 — also known as PS 612– is a new dining concept with lessons that foodies will register for again and again.

South Bay wine snobs, beer freeks, and liquor enthusiasts can all start rejoicing.  Just a few weeks ago, Total Wine & More opened their newest big box liquor store in Redondo Beach.

Meritage wines and the foods they pair with will be the topic of discussion during “The Vintage Room”, a wine tasting dinner hosted by Saint Rocke and South Bay Events.