Entries Tagged as 'beer'

April 8, 2008

The beer yet pours: Ulrich’s, Buffalo

You could make a meal of the fresh rye bread and butter, if they let you.
I read in the paper last month that Ulrich’s Tavern, the oldest bar in Buffalo, was facing the possibility of closing its doors.
Having already lost one beloved bar last year, the story bothered me. So when Scott took me out [...]

February 28, 2008

The art of beer: Niagara Falls, March 7

Beer is a many splendored thing, by Flickr user aixcracker.
As if you needed more reasons to drink fine beer: The Art of Beer, March 7, is an easy way to enjoy dozens of hand-crafted brews for only $20, and raise money for a worthy institution.
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, [...]

February 24, 2007

The art of beer

The glasses won’t be this full - but there’ll be plenty to go around
The Buffalo Brewfest at the Central Terminal was such a huge success in September that organizers are talking about doing two days this year. In the meantime, if you like the idea of drinking good beer and eating good food to help [...]

January 22, 2007

Brews, brats, and a side of history

Not to be mistaken for TGIFriday’s
In 1868, three years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, theĀ 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed African Americans equal rights under law.
And this tavern opened.
Both have had their ups and downs since. But at least black people can vote now, and you can still get a cold [...]