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Wine of the Week: 2009 Marqués de Cáceres Crianza

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

This week we are pleased to call to your attention a splendid Rioja from Spain, the 2009 Marqués de Cáceres Crianza, readily available around Tampa Bay at wine shops, wine-savvy markets and some supermarkets from about $11 to $15.

Three great reasons to toast to the Pier: Columbia, Jonny Reno's and Cha Cha Coconuts

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

It's time to say goodbye to the Pier. St. Petersburg's most iconic landmark is closing at the end of this month, so if you haven't been in a while, there's still time to check it out before everyone's favorite inverted pyramid disappears forever.

Alabama, Mississippi enter an era of craft beer enlightenment

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

At the beginning of this month, brewing beer in your kitchen was as illegal as producing bathtub gin if you happened to live in Alabama. In early March, the same could be said for your neighbors next door in Mississippi.

Wine of the week: 2012 Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

We spend a lot of time, figuratively speaking, in the foothills of the Andes, where Argentina's high and dry Mendoza region produces some of the world's most reliable wines, many of them value priced. The splendid 2012 Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay (about $12 at wine savvy markets) comes to us unoaked and fermented on the lees from organically …

Hogan's Beach: Theme-park vibe adds to beach-party atmosphere

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

As a kid growing up in California in the '80s, it's not surprising that I went through a wrestling phase. I spent many weekends watching VHS rentals of old WWF Wrestlemania events with my friends, and countless more hours playing the Nintendo game of the same name.

Wine of the week: Gnarly Head 2011 Authentic White

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

Gnarly Head Old Vines Zinfandel long has been one of our favorite everyday reds, coming out for solo sipping in cool weather or to quaff with burgers or pizza. Now we have another favorite from this California winery in its 2011 Authentic White (about $9 to $10 at big box stores), a blend made for sipping in the summer shade.

Catrina's Cocina y Galeria: Drink in the culture of Mexico

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

Catrina's Cocina y Galeria is a restaurant and gallery that serves unique beverages.

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Beer 'best by' dates often worth heeding

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:30:00 EDT

In the past week, you may have caught wind of a popular beer from Escondido, Calif.'s Stone Brewing Co. hitting the shelves in the bay area. The arrival of this beer played like a special event at local beer bars such as the Ale and the Witch and Willard's Tap House, with customers eager to try it. Even though we get most of Stone's full …

Wine of the Week: 2012 Santa Marina Pinot Grigio

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:30:00 EDT

To avoid the thin and rather sour pinot grigios often found at the value end of the price scale in the United States, we've found that the best bet is to go Italian. At about $7 at local wine savvy markets and wine shops, the 2012 Santa Marina Pinot Grigio, from the province of Pavia in Northern Italy, is an excellent choice.

Tampa's Independent Bar opening Clearwater pub

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:34:46 EDT

The Independent Bar and Cafe, a popular hangout in Tampa's Seminole Heights, will open a second location in Clearwater on Friday. Located in the former Brew Garden at 904 N McMullen Booth Road, the Clearwater Independent will have 32 beers on draft, featuring a similar selection to that of the Tampa location — lots of continental European …