Are you in charge of throwing a holiday party, but can’t let spending to get out of hand? Fortunately, there are ways you can get everything you need on a strict budget. Here are a few suggestions that your party guests can enjoy, that won’t break the bank. Drinks Serve One Specialty Cocktail Instead of trying to serve a full bar, you should offer a seasonal cocktail, such as a cranberry or pomegranate margarita. Some pre-made margarita mixes even contain alcohol so all you need to do is chill and serve over ice. Buy In Bulk When shopping for drinks…
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More than 60 breweries — local, national and international — offer more than 100 different beers during two separate sessions at the Great Beer Expo. This year’s event features timed releases — rarer beers that will be offered at specific times during each session. Admission gets you a 5-ounce tasting cup and unlimited 2-ounce samples. 12:30-4 p.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 $55 ($45 advance), $12 designated drivers; $5 parking
Have you ever been to a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu of foods and then an even larger menu of strange French words you can only assume to be various kinds of wines? You point randomly at something you may recognize and the waiter gives you a strange stare. You point again hoping to get it right. Choosing wines is largely a matter of preference, but there is an art to pairing wines with specific types of foods so that you can enjoy the best experience possible. This can be a tedious ordeal and require years of…