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STOPPING Monsanto and 2,4-D Tolerant Corn
By Harry Hager at January 12, 2012 | 8:37 pm | 1 Comments
If you have never heard of Monsanto don’t feel bad. You won’t see ads for them during the Super Bowl, but they are one of the most powerful companies in the world. Monsanto is a multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation and while it is the leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed; (~90% of that used in the US market), you may be more familiar more...
Winter Beer Events Galore!
By Tom Maicon at January 10, 2012 | 7:05 pm | 0 Comment
Winter is here so beer festivals and events are on the low, right? Think again. Never in my life have I seen so many winter events and beer festivals. January 11 - Allagash Takeover at Thinking Man Tavern Your typical tap takeover wouldn't generally make our list of major events, but then an Allagash takeover isn't your typical takeover. The boys at Thinking Man more...
Wrecking Bar Brewpub Owner, Bob Sandage, Now Brewmaster
By Tom Maicon at December 13, 2011 | 9:07 pm | 0 Comment
(Photo courtesy of Wrecking Bar Brewpub) Bob Sandage, along with wife Kristine, just opened Wrecking Bar Brewpub (292 Moreland Ave, NE, Inman Park, 404.221.2600) this past summer. Brewer Chris Terenzi was the brewpub’s brewmaster until he ran into legal trouble last month and was taken into police custody. Terenzi was set free on bail pending his day in more...
Twain’s Owners Announce New Brewer
By Tom Maicon at December 11, 2011 | 6:31 pm | 0 Comment
Atlanta only had four brewpub brewers when October came to an end. At the time I am typing this, two of those have been replaced. Jordan Fleetwood, Twain’s (211 Trinity Pl, Decatur, 404.373.0063) brewer since the Decatur bar turned brewpub several years ago, has now been replaced by David Stein, a young brewer who apprenticed at BrewDog in Scotland. The young more...
News Week Ending 11/19: Announcements, Bankers and Rats
By Tom Maicon at November 20, 2011 | 11:21 am | 0 Comment
It was a busy week highlighted by big announcements and restaurants threatened by bankers and rats. Starting with bankers, Becky and Barney Wentzel of popular Hot Dog Heaven in Woodstock received notice from their bank informing them that the bank had decided to call-in on the couple's $250,000 loan, despite perfect payment history. After being inundated with more...
Ford Fry to Open New Restaurant, The Optimist
By Tom Maicon at November 18, 2011 | 1:15 pm | 2 Comments
Those waiting on the edge of their seats for Ford Fry to put a name to his new restaurant will be happy to know that they can rest much easier now. He plans to name his new venture The Optimist. No, the name has nothing to do with being an optimist by opening a restaurant in this economic down cycle, but according to his PR firm, it is a reference to being an optimist more...
Wrecking Bar Brewer Accused of Child Exploitation
By Tom Maicon at November 15, 2011 | 9:09 am | 3 Comments
According to the AJC and Channel 2 News, Wrecking Bar Brewpub brewer Chris Terenzi was arrested early Wednesday morning (November 9) at his home by Dekalb County police for allegedly exploiting children. Terenzi is currently being held without bail. We have attempted to reach owner Bob Sandage but have received no response. Sandage did make a post on an Inman more...
Georgia Man Opens First “Legal” Distillery in Mississippi
By Tom Maicon at November 9, 2011 | 9:54 am | 0 Comment
It’s hard to believe Mississippi didn’t have a “legal” distillery of its own until recently. A determined Richard Patrick, who grew up in Alpharetta, GA, spent years leaping over many state hurdles to make it happen. “The hardest thing was interpreting dated laws,” says Richard Patrick, co-founder of Cathead Distillery. “It took us four years to get more...
Oktoberfest & Atlanta Beer Week Festivities
By Tom Maicon at October 12, 2011 | 8:25 am | 0 Comment
October in Atlanta is really amazing — beer and food festivals everywhere, every weekend. So, as we ready ourselves to dive right into the fabulous month of October let's take a look at all the fast approaching Oktoberfest and Atlanta Beer Week revelry. Photograph by PWP Studio Oktoberfest Happenings Munich on Marietta at Der Biergarten Every Saturday And more...
2011 Field of Greens – October 2nd
By Bob Smiles at September 21, 2011 | 8:06 pm | 0 Comment
Popular Family Farm Festival Grows Walnut Grove, Georgia - The commencement of Fall in the Atlanta and Athens areas signals the start of many things. For over a thousand people, it will mean that one of their most beloved local food festivals is just days away. The 2011 Field of Greens festival (www.fieldofgreensfestival.com) in its sixth year descends once again more...
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