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Barking Crab: serving up seafood in an urban clam shack
Patrons streamed into the Barking Crab this past Friday evening as they waited in excitement for mouthwatering seafood and drinks. Catering to…
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News and stories about beer, breweries, craft brewing, drinking culture, local businesses, events, and the people shaping the beer scene in Massachusetts and New England.
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Lulu’s Allston: uniquely crafted eats and drinks
Allston is known for its party scene, rowdy young adults, grunge music and dive bars. But Lulu's, open since June…
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America’s pumpkin spice obsession, explained
Written by Christine Amario LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once upon a time, pumpkin spice lived pretty much only in pies. That was a…
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Beer tour helps Bostonians explore Portsmouth-area breweries
The leaves were beginning to turn as the tour bus glided up Interstate 95 on a sunny fall Sunday heading to coastal…
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In Boston, liquor licenses can play a key growth role
BOSTON – Located off busy Dorchester Avenue, the Sea Breeze Mexican Grill serves up traditional food to locals looking for an authentic meal.…
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How to mix up some St. Patrick’s Day cheer
Celebrating the day devoted to Ireland's patron saint in the Christian calendar is officially marked with parades in Boston, New…
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Brewing up a business can unlock a new career
Forty years ago in the U.K., the term "microbrewery" emerged to describe new small-batch operations independent of the…
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Jacob Wirth offers a blast from the Theater District’s past
BOSTON – Sandwiched between the new AVA Theater District tower and the modern HI Boston hostel, Jacob Wirth on Stuart Street downtown stands…
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BYOB may soon be allowed for Boston diners, with limits
BOSTON – Boston's Licensing Board made a long-awaited move toward letting diners bring their own beer and wine into a…
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R.I. brewer’s attempt to ease beer laws has opponents foaming
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Proclamation Ale Co., a small Rhode Island brewery that's pushing to change the state's…
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In Wisconsin, which candidate passes the beer test?
SLINGER, Wis. (AP) — It's Friday night at the Nite Owls Tavern. There's basketball on the TVs, beer and…
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The return of an Irish ale
If you're tempted to raise a glass in commemoration of St. Patrick's Day, you might want to hold…
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A New England guide to Oktoberfest
With Oktoberfest activities already starting across the Atlantic Ocean in Germany, many Bostonian's are eager to start celebrations. This weekend…
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Craft brewers, distributors at odds over proposed contract rules
Lawmakers on Beacon Hill weighed a bill Tuesday that supporters say would level the playing field for small beer brewers, while opponents…
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Maine brewer makes beer from lobsters
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine brewer is offering a quicker way to consume two of the state's summertime staples: beer…
