Biergarten: literally translating over to beer garden. Much cooler than kindergarten which is, literally, a garden of children?! Um, no thanks…we’ll take a garden of brews, ales, and stouts thank you very much. And, we’ve seen beer gardens sprouting up recently: the popular Beer Garden @ Harbor Point opened recently and The Landmark Biergarten at Station Eats is opening up any day now. But, Bobby Q’s Bodacious BBQ & Grill in Westport has been ahead of the curve.
Smokin’ Hot Fun at 5th Annual Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival – Westport, CT
14 AugWhen we went to our first Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival last year, we had such an awesome time. Not only did we get to check out some music, some cooking demos, and drink lotsa beer, but we also had the chance to judge in the Kansas City BBQ Society local backyard BBQ competition. Well, this year seems like it will be even better and we’re judges again! Check out the 5th Annual Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival from September 1 (11 am – 10 pm) to September 2 (11 am – 8 pm) and get your tickets online. Pay close attention to the awesome deals such as a family early bird special, student prices, or buying tickets for both days.
Let’s give a breakdown of all the awesome things to expect on the grounds of the Levitt Pavilion and Westport Library: Continue reading
Offshore Pour: Craft Beer and BBQ Cruise Around Long Island Sound – Norwalk, CT
5 JunYup yup, you read that right. Offshore Pour, a craft beer boat cruise. Suds have been rounded up by Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market in Fairfield and grub’s being provided by Bobby Q’s Bodacious BBQ. Brews ahoy from 1-4:30 pm at Veteran’s Park, but doors open at 12 pm on June 16.
Once you’re on the Island Bell, you’ll be able to eat BBQ to your heart’s content, drink down some of the best craft brews, listen to some badass live tunes, take a cruise around the Long Island Sound, and you’ll even get to take home your own souvenir tasting glass. Here are the beers that will be available:
New England Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Merchant du Vin, Stone Brewing Company, Dogfish Head, Harpoon Brewery, Samuel Adams, Sebago Brewing Company, Kona Brewing Co., Blue Point Brewing Company, Olde Burnside, Latis Imports, Unibroue, B. United International Inc., and Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Tickets are $59 or $75 if you buy the day of the event, June 16. Proceeds will benefit Fairfield Theater Co. so make sure to get your tickets and get your friends to go, too.
Spice it up and vote for your favorite restaurants at the 1st annual Chilifest, 2011!
22 OctLooking for info on the 2014 Chilifest in Westport?
Think that Chowdafest is freakin’ awesome? Take that same concept of a spoon, pencil, and a judging card, and a huge appetite and now om nom on some chili! Yup, that’s right, the first annual Chilifest is coming soon to Westport. You’ll be voting on two categories: creative and traditional. The chiliarians this year? Quite an impressive list: Ash Creek Saloon, Bobby Q’s, Brewhouse, Chili Bomb, DaPietro’s, Nicholas Roberts, Old Post Tavern, The Lime, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, and Wilson’s BBQ.
It’s hard to say who will have the edge here. You’d think with a name like Chili Bomb, the new Fairfield eatery would have the edge, but look who else is in the mix. You’ve got a Chowdafest winner (Nicholas Roberts) and you’ve got solid BBQ joints. No doubt we’ll be on hand to taste and taste and taste and judge a bit. But, it’s really about tasting and tasting and tasting. After we’re done, though, we’ll drive with the windows down if ya know what we mean.
Oh, and mark your calendars (or subscribe to our Google cal) now. The 4th annual Chowdafest is 2/4/2011!
Saturday, 10/29/2011 from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
$6 for adults, $5 for seniors,$2 for kids (5-17)
Address: Unitarian Universalist Church
10 Lyons Plains Road
Westport, CT
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