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5 Ways to Make the Most of Restaurant Week (and beyond...)

April 14th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

So many restaurants, so little time! Feeling overwhelmed by the wealth of options presented by Restaurant Week? Here are five strategies to get you out the door and to the table. Try restaurants that you usually save for special… more »

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Chicago gets a taste of the Buffalo beer scene

March 29th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

The Buffalo craft beer hullabaloo has reached Chicago, historically another bastion of great beer. Craft breweries help lead the charge in Buffalo's rebirth, by Lisa Lubin appeared in the Chicago Tribune on March… more »

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Seven St. Joseph's Day Tables in Buffalo - and how to do one yourself!

March 17th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

St. Joseph’s Day is not until March 19, but the feasting has already begun! If you want to create your own table, The Saint Joseph Table Cookbook by Buffalo chef Mary Ann Giordano has you covered. This… more »

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USA Today Loves Ted's

March 3rd, 2016 by BuffaloVibe

Say "Buffalo" almost anywhere in the U.S., and most folks think "wings." For better or for worse, "hot dogs" may become an alternate response. If this is the case, Larry Olmsted's Special for USA TODAY on March 3, 2016, Teds… more »

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Buffalo Bites makes USA Today's list of ultimate urban food tours in delicious destinations

February 23rd, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Buffalo is a culinary goldmine. Unfortunately, it is an under-recognized foodie destination. Events like Nickel City Chef (and the Nickel City Chef book & DVD) as well as some well-deserved press promise to change this in… more »

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Hollywood-Inspired Cocktails For Your Oscars Party

February 23rd, 2016 by KegWorks

The 2016 Academy Awards are fast approaching, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll use the Oscars as an excuse to don your finest party wear, pop some corn, get cozy with a box of Raisinets, and indulge in fancified… more »

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Foamy, Flat, or Cloudy? Troubleshoot Your Draft Beer System

February 14th, 2016 by KegWorks

If you own or work at a bar or restaurant, you understand that keeping your draft beer dispensing system in proper working condition is an integral part of maintaining your bottom line. When your commercial draft beer system… more »

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What Is Gruit Ale or Gruitbier?

February 9th, 2016 by KegWorks

Indisputably, hops are the heart and soul of beer as we know and love it today. They impart the essential oils that imbue your brew with nuanced flavors and aroma, and provide the bitter backbone that balances the inherent sweetness… more »

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How To Make A Simple Hurricane Cocktail for Mardi Gras

January 30th, 2016 by KegWorks

Going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras isn’t in the cards for most of us this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t savor a taste of Fat Tuesday and indulge in a little pre-Lenten debauchery. To get your Big Easy… more »

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Tiki Cocktails: Then and Now

January 20th, 2016 by KegWorks

This year, Imbibe named Lost Lake in Chicago, a joint project of cocktail demigods Martin Cate and Paul McGee, “Cocktail Bar of the Year.” According to Imbibe: The menu has only changed once since the bar’s… more »

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OMG! meals of 2015: Best of Great American Bites

December 30th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Larry Olmsted of USATODAY.com has named Duff's wings one of the top regional foods in the US for 2015 in OMG! meals of 2015: Best of Great American Bites on December 25, 2015. What a great Christmas gift for Buffalo! "Great American… more »

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Home Bar Essentials – The Five Basic Bartending Skills For Making Any Drink

November 29th, 2015 by KegWorks

This is Part 3 in our three-part blog series about the things that every home bar owner needs to feel like their space is complete. If you missed Part 1 (The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have) or Part 2 (Five Mandatory Cocktail… more »

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Home Bar Essentials – Five Mandatory Cocktail Ingredients for Mixology Magic

November 23rd, 2015 by KegWorks

This is Part 2 in our three-part blog series about the things that every home bar owner needs to feel like their space is complete. If you missed Part 1 (The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have) you can click the link to catch… more »

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Home Bar Essentials – The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have

November 16th, 2015 by KegWorks

So you finally pulled the trigger and decided to build yourself a home bar? Congratulations! A home bar is a true game changer. It’s a place where you can relax, watch the game, hang out with friends, and never have to… more »

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Four Perfect Cheese And Cider Pairings

November 4th, 2015 by KegWorks

Fall is now in full swing. The pumpkin beers invaded store shelves long ago, and retail outlets are likely ready to take down their Halloween decorations in preparation for Christmas. With the holidays right around the corner,… more »

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How to Make a DIY Pumpkin Keg Tap in Minutes

October 9th, 2015 by KegWorks

We’re hitting the pumpkin-everything time of year. Hell, we’ve passed it. Pumpkin ales are omnipresent, every local beer and grocery store is working overtime to keep Souther Tier’s beloved Pumking on the shelves,… more »

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Where To Do The Best Cross-Border Eating In Buffalo

October 7th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

There has been a great deal written about the Buffalo culinary scene of late. Heck, I even published a book/DVD about this (Nickel City Chef: Buffalo's Finest Chefs and Ingredients, by Christa Gelnnie Seychew). But Where… more »

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Cask Ale Basics – Get To Know The Original Draught Beer

September 29th, 2015 by KegWorks

What is Cask Ale? Also known as real ale, cask ale is an unfiltered, unpasteurized form of beer that undergoes a second fermentation process inside a cask – hence the name. The way it’s stored in the cask changes… more »

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Food Pilgrimage: Buffalo Wings In Buffalo, Part 2

September 17th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Thursdays are now officially Wing Day in Buffalo. USATODAY.com has spent the last two Thursdays sinking its teeth into Buffalo’s chicken wing scene. Columnist Larry Olmsted divided his “Great American Bites”… more »

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Food Pilgrimage: Buffalo Wings In Buffalo, Part 1

September 17th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

USA Today features writer Larry Olmsted knew right from the get go that wings were way too big a story for just one article.In Food pilgrimage: Buffalo wings in Buffalo, part 1, he starts with the Big Picture: "No other food… more »

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10 Culinary Experiences For Foodies In Buffalo, NY

September 9th, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

TheCultureTrip.com claims to feature "the best art, food, culture, travel" from around the world. If this is true, Buffalo just made the cut. Although Top 10 Culinary Experiences For Foodies In Buffalo, NY starts badly, falling… more »

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Do Some Bloody Good Cooking With Demitri’s Bloody Mary Mixes

September 9th, 2015 by KegWorks

Demitri’s makes some of the finest Bloody Mary mixes we’ve ever tasted. These award-winning mixes feature premium ingredients that are expertly combined to help you craft a Bloody Mary that’s welcome at any… more »

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Craft Wing Pairings. It Must Be Labor Day Weekend

September 2nd, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Just one more picnic, one more day at the beach, one more burger on the grill. It's Labor Day, a wistful long weekend when we pack away the white shoes and shorts for the season, pack in as much summer as we can, and gear… more »

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Buffalo: The Next Hot Spot In The Culinary World

August 30th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Anyone who lives in Buffalo knows that the Queen City boasts a remarkable number of excellent independently-owned restaurants. However, it's still wonderful to be recognized as the top city in the nation to start a restaurant.… more »

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Summer Cocktail Series: Ginger Apple Shandy

August 28th, 2015 by KegWorks

Sadly, today is the last of our Summer Cocktail Series. So far we’ve given you recipes for 13 of our favorite cocktails – some classic, some crafty, some we created right here in the KegWorks kitchen. We’ve… more »

5 Ways to Make the Most of Restaurant Week (and beyond...)

Chicago gets a taste of the Buffalo beer scene

Seven St. Joseph's Day Tables in Buffalo - and how to do one yourself!

USA Today Loves Ted's

Buffalo Bites makes USA Today's list of ultimate urban food tours in delicious destinations

Hollywood-Inspired Cocktails For Your Oscars Party

Foamy, Flat, or Cloudy? Troubleshoot Your Draft Beer System

What Is Gruit Ale or Gruitbier?

How To Make A Simple Hurricane Cocktail for Mardi Gras

Tiki Cocktails: Then and Now

OMG! meals of 2015: Best of Great American Bites

Home Bar Essentials – The Five Basic Bartending Skills For Making Any Drink

Home Bar Essentials – Five Mandatory Cocktail Ingredients for Mixology Magic

Home Bar Essentials – The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have

Four Perfect Cheese And Cider Pairings

How to Make a DIY Pumpkin Keg Tap in Minutes

Where To Do The Best Cross-Border Eating In Buffalo

Cask Ale Basics – Get To Know The Original Draught Beer

Food Pilgrimage: Buffalo Wings In Buffalo, Part 2

Food Pilgrimage: Buffalo Wings In Buffalo, Part 1

10 Culinary Experiences For Foodies In Buffalo, NY

Do Some Bloody Good Cooking With Demitri’s Bloody Mary Mixes

Craft Wing Pairings. It Must Be Labor Day Weekend

Buffalo: The Next Hot Spot In The Culinary World

Summer Cocktail Series: Ginger Apple Shandy

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