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In the Shadow of the MARTY’s Makeover
Posted on April 19, 2010 | 10 CommentsSo today’s not exactly the day, but it’s the beginning of an important two week cocooning process. Before we go too far there may be still be one person that doesn’t know all the facts, so allow me to summarize: Wine & Beer Westpark has... -
Talking Foursquare Pros & Cons – Third Wheel addition…
Posted on April 9, 2010 | 1 CommentDiscussion Origins & Full Disclosure Jon Newman, Partner at The Hodges Partnership, recently featured a pair of guest bloggers on his PR 1.5 blog. The guest-posts Jeff Kennet and Jeff Kraus, respectively, addressed the trending topic of Foursquare and its pros/cons. The result was a... -
Virtual Winemaker: David Phinney of Orin Swift Wrap Up
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsWe were fortunate to have Dave Phinney join us as our guest Virtual Winemaker for a tasting of Orin Swift’s Veladora Sauvignon Blanc, Saldo Zinfandel, and The Prisoner on February 26th. Our live event was fantastic, as these wine always draw a curious crowd. What... -
Super Swarm @ 2010 Ukrops Monument ave 10k
Posted on March 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsSo call me an advocate of all things fun. Here’s a list of 5 reasons why you should check-in with Foursquare while you’re @ 2010 Ukrops Monument ave 10k. 1. It’s the Ukrop’s community Swan Song. They may be Martins stores, but they still say... -
Beer Theater VIII: Oskar Blues the Lion of Lyons
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No CommentsObscurity is a great breeding ground for revolution – and you certainly can’t get any more obscure than tiny Lyons, Co. Fortunately for craft ale lovers the Oskar Blues can revolution is something we can all appreciate. Now the cans are rolling, but it’s the... -
Beer Theater VII: Sierra Nevada Soul
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No Comments`The Beer Theater is happy to present an evening of tasting and talking with Terence Sullivan of Sierra Nevada. Terence is the Assistant Brewmaster at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and has recently been promoted to Field Educator where his technical brewing knowledge has helped him... -
#bubbleswarm wrap up
Posted on March 16, 2010 | No CommentsYou’ve waited patiently for the Swarm Badge – some more so then others – and, well, there’s still a chance that the end of SXSW will bring that coveted bee to our collective smartphones. Let’s face it, it’s a bummer when technology isn’t perfect all... -
Big Ups for the #bubbleswarm @wbwestpark
Posted on March 9, 2010 | No CommentsHave you been seeing the #bubbleswarm buzz on twitter lately? Wondering what all the fuss is about? We’re looking to snag Richmond’s first Swarm Badge on foursquare, and we want to do it with style! Here’s the deal: Swing in around 6:30 for a selection... -
Beer Theater VI: Renaissance Man Garrett Oliver
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsFound this little treasure in the vaults from the holidays! We’re still working on improving the audio of our recordings, but for now please enjoy the one and only Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery. -
A few laughs with Jerome Rebetez of Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM)
Posted on January 22, 2010 | No CommentsWe were fortunate to spend an hour or so with Jerome Rebetez of Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (Switzerland) when he was visiting the Richmond market yesterday. Normally I would edit the fluff from the beginning and end, but Jerome was ready to laugh of my pronunciation...