Sample over 20 different types pumpkin beers served in hollowed-out mini pumpkins for TJ Finley’s Pumpkin Fest! This festival is a great place to sample a large variety of pumpkin beers from different breweries. Proceeds for this event benefit Gavin’s Got Heart, a non-profit organization that helps families of children battling congenital heart defects.
Get ready for beers, brats and punk rock, it’s time for Punktöberfest at the Great South Bay Brewery! Enjoy a great selection of fall beers, traditional Oktoberfest foods and rocking music to kick off the fall season.
October means it’s pumpkin beer season! Enjoy unlimited Shipyard Brews including Pumpkinhead Ale and Smashed Pumpkin Ale as well as a hot buffet. DJ Taken will be spinning the hottest tracks all night long. Capture and take home an instant keepsake in the photo booth onboard.
Whether you like yours shaken or stirred, on the rocks or straight up, raise a glass and snag a ticket for craft cocktails and spirits and featuring tastings from local bars.
Who doesn’t appreciate a good thirsty Thursday to help finish out the week? There are many drinks to choose from so it can get to be complicated when trying to pick the perfect drink for your Thursday evening. Here are a few drink recipes to celebrate it being Friday Eve. Lemon-Thyme Vodka Lemonade If you are looking for a drink that celebrates the summer look no further than lemon-thyme vodka lemonade. This drink is both refreshing and different than your typical lemonade. This drink takes a little bit of work, but don’t worry, it’s absolutely worth it. Ingredients • 3…
If sipping bourbon is on your list of things to do, this one’s for you. More than 25 whiskeys will be showcased during the Winter Bourbon Festival that also features barrel-aged beers, 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at T.J. Finley’s in Bay Shore. Visit the cocktail lab and you’ll learn how to make two bourbon drinks. Admission: $95 gets you unlimited samples and a commemorative tasting glass, along with unlimited barbecue ($15 designated driver includes unlimited barbecue as well)
Many people take part in a Dry January challenge after all the holiday season partying is over. Taking a break from alcohol has many mental and physical benefits. Enjoy feeling refreshed and focused while you give your liver a chance to detox. Being sober for a month might seem intimidating, but you can still enjoy celebrations while cutting alcohol from your diet. Here are some “mocktails” that won’t make you give up on your Dry January goals. Saratoga Buck The Saratoga Buck is a tropical drink that will help chase away the winter blues. This drink will satisfy the cravings…
Did you know that more wine is sold on Thanksgiving than any other holiday? With so many different flavors on the Thanksgiving menu, selecting the right wine to pair with dinner can be difficult. There are many wines that will pair well with turkey and all of the trimmings. Here are some successful pairings that will complement and enhance the flavors of your Thanksgiving feast. Sparkling Wine & Fried and Salty Foods Start Thanksgiving off with a good sparkling white wine. Sparkling wines add a layer of sophistication, elegance and versatility to any Thanksgiving dinner. Regional sparkling wines are best…
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
