Beer & Wine

Taste Of The Catskills is this Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, 2013 at scenic Maple Shade Farm in Delhi, New York.  This family friendly event showcases the bounty our area has to offer including food, beer, crafts, and wine.  Also a variety of vendors including farmers, value-added food producers, and restaurants.  Come learn how food travels from farm to fork and enjoy live music and a n

Beer and Blues Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market this Saturday.  Free beer tastings starting at 10:30am (must be 21 or older).  Live blues music with George Kilby Jr. from 10am to noon. Try a free mini chocolate stout cupcake while supplies last, from Simply Sweets.

Most people know that Matt Brewing Company in Utica, NY makes the popular Saranac beer, but growing up, Utica Club beer brewed by that same company, was a staple in our house.  My dad has always been a big fan of that locally made beer.

This Sunday, September 1, 2013 is the West Kortright Fair at the West Kortright Centre, East Meredith, N.Y.  It will be a food and music extravaganza from noon to 6pm.  Just $5 per person.  The event is rain or shine.  Children's activities including incredible hats by Wacky Wendy...

Another Fabulous Friday in Downtown Oneonta is planned for tomorrow.  Jazz music in the plaza, food samplings, art work, and beer tasting with Brewery Ommegang.  Plus, the weather will be great.

The Catskill Symphony Orchestra will be hosting their second annual Food and Wine Tasting Evening on Saturday June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm at the Oneonta Country Club.   Ten to twelve different wines will be featured and paired with food from sponsoring restaurants...

It's time for the second annual Brewery to Brewery 5K Fun Run to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Otsego County.  Sunday, June 9, 2013 beginning at Brewery Ommegang and ending at Cooperstown Brewing Company.  Pre-registered runners and walkers will receive a commemorative glass and t-shirt...

Hey guys, it is your turn to have a night out and to help a great program.  "Guys Night Out" fundraising event will benefit Girls On The Run, an after school program for girls in third to eighth grade that promotes self respect and healthy lifestyles...

With St. Patrick's Day on the way, it is a great excuse to try some yummy Irish spirits.  I have to admit, when I think of Irish drinks, Shamrock shake usually pops in my head first.  But I'm talking about harder drinks.  The ones that makes the leprechauns do a little jig...

St. Patrick's day is just around the corner, Sunday March 17, 2013.  A weekend of wearing of the green, Guinness, Bailey's, and Jameson's.  You've had your favorite Irish drinks in a glass, now try them in a dessert.  Here are my top 5 picks for St. Patrick's Day desserts: Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes