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Store More Beer (Safely) in Your Fridge with the bottleLoft

October 31st, 2014 by KegWorks

Picture this: you’ve just come home from the grocery store. You’ve got a fresh carton of milk, some eggs, orange juice, veggies and produce (hopefully), and whatever else you choose to draw your sustenance from. You… more »

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National Learn To Homebrew Day Sale On Now!

October 28th, 2014 by KegWorks

Home brewing is pretty much the best hobby around. Does it require patience and hard work? Yeah, it does. Does it demand precision and careful attention to detail? Yep. Does all that work result in a batch of homebrew that you… more »

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Fall is Here...So is the Pumpkin Tap Kit!

October 3rd, 2014 by KegWorks

You don’t want to hear this, and I don’t want to say it, but the truth is this: summer is over. I know, I know. It’s a bummer. Summer is the best. It’s all golden sunshine and cold beers and jumping into… more »

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Fill Up a Pint Glass Alongside Your Smart Phone

September 29th, 2014 by KegWorks

Any bartenders reading today? How annoying is it when you’re working on a busy night and a patron asks you to plug in their charger to give their phone some juice? Even if it’s a regular, someone you like, someone… more »

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Dining Review: Lagerhaus 95

September 26th, 2014 by David Marcoux

Historically speaking, I only review the restaurants that I love. Being raised in the tradition of “if you don’t have anything nice to say...” I choose to celebrate successes with these articles. It is with… more »

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Macky’s Essex Street Pub

September 16th, 2014 by David Marcoux

It sometimes seems as though the neighborhood corner bar is falling by the wayside. There was a time when each residential neighborhood in Buffalo had at least one pub strategically placed within walking distance of just about… more »

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BreadHive

August 31st, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

Don't feel too bad if you've never heard of BreadHive Worker Cooperative Bakery as they've only been around since April of this year. It does mean you've missed their cover story in Buffalo Spree magazine, their… more »

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Welcome Back Ballantine Beer

August 21st, 2014 by KegWorks

If you’re a beer drinker, you probably have a go-to brew. Maybe you’re a Macro Man who appreciates a smooth pull on a frosty can of classic Budweiser or Coors. Or perhaps you’re a hop head with a particular… more »

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New Downtown Restaurant "Buffalo Proper" Opening August 15

August 12th, 2014 by Buffalo Dandy

Clear your calendar this Friday, Buffalo's latest Bar/Restaurant is opening August 15 and this is an event you will not want to miss. Famed mixologist Jon Karel will be opening the doors to Buffalo Proper on Franklin… more »

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Dining Review: Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

July 30th, 2014 by David Marcoux

There are a very few dining venues for which I am willing to travel. I'm not talking about dropping $500 at Morimoto in New York or the French Laundry in Yountville. That's the type of foodie tourism that is, frankly,… more »

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Meet SYNEK: The Beer World’s Keurig

July 30th, 2014 by KegWorks

We’ve written before about the BrewBot, an automated home brewing system that takes a large amount of the labor out of the brewing process. But today, we discovered something even more revolutionary: SYNEK. Behold….SYNEK!… more »

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COOLEST Cooler is Beyond Cool

July 21st, 2014 by KegWorks

Everyone knows how cumbersome coolers can be. Whether you’re headed to the beach, the park, or out on the boat, they’re nothing more than necessary evils. Despite other notable advances in drinking techniques and… more »

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Summer Nights at Templeton Landing

July 13th, 2014 by Buffalo Dandy

In case you still needed an excuse to visit Templeton Landing, this week they are officially kicking off their Summer Nights promotion. Martini Monday offers $8 martinis, Tuesday offers a great deal with $10 ;Scotch/Bourbon specials… more »

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Move Over Man Caves – There’s a New Trend on the Rise: Bar Sheds

July 8th, 2014 by KegWorks

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “bar shed?” I’m guessing many of you have never heard that phrase. It’s so simple, yet until I saw my first one (above this paragraph), I’d never heard of them, let alone… more »

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Food Review: Sato | Modern Japanese Cuisine

July 4th, 2014 by David Marcoux

We might be living in a transitional moment. I’m not sure if it’s localized or national, temporal or generational. I can only speak to what I see, so I won’t try to extrapolate too far beyond my own observation.Here’s… more »

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What Your Gin & Tonic Says About You (GinAndTonicJuly.Com Preview)

July 3rd, 2014 by KegWorks

July is Gin and Tonic Month. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. But most of all…tell your bartender. Because, let’s be real here, we all know that when those sticky July days become too much to bear, an effervescent, crisp… more »

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South African Beer Launches Anti-Hipster Ad Campaign

June 30th, 2014 by KegWorks

There have been a number of good comedic beer campaigns coming out as of late. If you missed the #IfWeWon Newcastle campaign from yesterday, definitely check that out. Today, I’d like to show you a new one from… more »

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The Perks of Eating at Perk's

June 29th, 2014 by Manuel Crespo

When downtown during the week, look no further than Perk's Cafe and Market for a tasty cup of gourmet coffee or tea, artfully crafted sandwiches, and casual conversation from fellow Buffalonians. When you enter the Empire Style… more »

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Enjoying the World Cup? Make It Better With a Caipirinha!

June 24th, 2014 by KegWorks

We sure hope everyone out there is enjoying a World Cup for the ages. Even if you’re not a huge soccer fan, you must have found something to like. There have been goals aplenty, more upsets than March Madness, and some… more »

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A Burger Adventure at K Cafe

June 19th, 2014 by Manuel Crespo

Are you ready to see a burger just daring you to sink your teeth into it? A 50/50 combination of lean ground sirloin and ground bacon is the star of the show, and what brought our attention to Tonawanda's K Cafe. This Kogi 50/50… more »

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Food Review: Melting Point

June 14th, 2014 by David Marcoux

I went with some co-workers today to Melting Point in Allentown for lunch, a restaurant with an entire menu of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. The thought that initially crossed my mind was, "Well how are they going… more »

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Resurgence Brewing Co.

June 13th, 2014 by Buffalo Dandy

This past weekend I headed over to Resurgence Brewery Co. with the Buffalo Whiskey Guild to work on a joint post about this new brewery that has gained quite a bit of press lately. I had heard a lot about them both online… more »

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Cool Down With Delicious Beer Cocktail Recipes

June 10th, 2014 by KegWorks

We’re not quite in the dog days just yet, but I think it’s certainly fair to say that we’ve finally turned the page on a winter for the ages. The sun is shining on the regular, the mercury is climbing, and the living is… more »

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Is Beer the Secret MVP in the Taco Wars?

May 30th, 2014 by KegWorks

Who doesn’t love Chipotle? In the past few years, it seems like the upscale casual burrito chain has become nearly ubiquitous in cities across the country (though not quite on par with McDonald’s or Subway just yet),… more »

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Gear Up for Mint Julep Day!

May 28th, 2014 by KegWorks

If you never got around to mixing up a batch or seven of Mint Juleps on Derby Day, never fear. This Friday, May 30th, is Mint Julep Day! That’s right, it’s a whole day dedicated to the minty sweet, julepy goodness… more »

Store More Beer (Safely) in Your Fridge with the bottleLoft

National Learn To Homebrew Day Sale On Now!

Fall is Here...So is the Pumpkin Tap Kit!

Fill Up a Pint Glass Alongside Your Smart Phone

Dining Review: Lagerhaus 95

Macky’s Essex Street Pub

BreadHive

Welcome Back Ballantine Beer

New Downtown Restaurant "Buffalo Proper" Opening August 15

Dining Review: Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

Meet SYNEK: The Beer World’s Keurig

COOLEST Cooler is Beyond Cool

Summer Nights at Templeton Landing

Move Over Man Caves – There’s a New Trend on the Rise: Bar Sheds

Food Review: Sato | Modern Japanese Cuisine

What Your Gin & Tonic Says About You (GinAndTonicJuly.Com Preview)

South African Beer Launches Anti-Hipster Ad Campaign

The Perks of Eating at Perk's

Enjoying the World Cup? Make It Better With a Caipirinha!

A Burger Adventure at K Cafe

Food Review: Melting Point

Resurgence Brewing Co.

Cool Down With Delicious Beer Cocktail Recipes

Is Beer the Secret MVP in the Taco Wars?

Gear Up for Mint Julep Day!

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