Brrrrrr.  I know it’s cliche for San Franciscans to complain about the weather, but it’s mighty chilly out.  The good news is that it’s perfect weather for winter warmers, imperial stouts and spiced dark ales, poured around a raging winter fire.  Or in my case, huddled around a space heater sat next to a non-functional-but-still-leaks-cold-air-fireplace. [...]

Hey San Francisco foodies, makers, picklers, & chefs: My wife is working on an exciting new project: The New Taste Marketplace. Since I know what’s good for me, and I know you, loyal Beer & Nosh reader are creative, smart, type-A go getters, I’m happy to plug it here.  It’s a brand new, community-driven fundraiser [...]

I’m very excited to announce the launch of a new project: Old Oak Beer Co. Old Oak is a brand new, San Francisco based brewery.  This venture is a partnership between myself and my brewing partner and friend, Damian Fagan.  Our new brewery together is dedicated to producing “Farm to Barrel” artisanal ales inspired by [...]

Howdy Reader! This is a post to let you know that for the first time since I started writing Beer & Nosh two years ago, we’ll be taking a little break. While I’m gone I’ll be getting married to beautiful girl and amazing girl, doing a little honeymoon travel across Europe to celebrate, and taking [...]

While perusing the winners of this year’s SF Weekly Best Of issue – I was shocked to discover that the winner of the best food blog is, well, me! It’s especially flattering since I’m listed along side some of my favorite places in town – such as NOPA, Flour + Water, Elizabeth Street Brewery, Speakeasy [...]

This August, I’ll be embarking on an epic journey across Europe, with some time in Belgium dedicated to exploring the beers I love in their native land.   Being my first trip to Belgium, I thought I might reach out to you, loyal Beer & Nosh reader, for some advise: Where to go, what to [...]

Right now, I’d rate the brunch that Chef Gracie Nguyen (Along with Tim and the rest of her staff!) puts out at Out The Door on Bush St as one of my favorite brunches in the city.  It has just the right balance of savory and sweet, east and west, with perhaps the best beignets in [...]

  Anchor Brewing has been sold by Fritz Maytag.  The details are still emerging, and rumors are swirling regarding who the buyer is, but it looks like one of America’s oldest breweries is going to be under new management.  Based on what I’ve heard, I’m convinced enough to put this post up. I just hope [...]

Due to popular demand, I have a limited number of NOToberfest posters available for purchase. Each poster is 11×17, printed full bleed on to heavy paper with a matte finish, and makes an excellent decorating option for your home, brewery, restaurant or ironic vegan supply store.  Each poster is $25 including tax and shipping. Click [...]

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