Scranton punk band The Menzingers will release new ‘After the Party’ beer with Neshaminy Creek
What better way to celebrate the release of a new album called “After the Party” than with some beers? On Friday, Feb. 3, the day their fifth studio album comes out through Epitaph Records, Scranton punk band The Menzingers have already sold out the record release show with singer/songwriter Roger Harvey at Kung Fu Necktie […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: BuiceJox Mandarin Double IPA by Søle Artisan Ales
Beer: BuiceJox 2.0 Brewery: Søle Artisan Ales Style: Imperial IPA Age: 2017 ABV: 8.20% Last year, we reviewed the popular Juicebox by Søle Artisan Ales, brewed locally at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston. Now, as Søle prepares to relocate to Easton, we’re taking on the new version of that beer, the double dry hopped Mandarin […]
Taste and discuss the Italian ‘Wines of Romeo & Juliet’ at The Cooperage in Honesdale on Feb. 2
From a press release: The American Wine Society will host a wine tasting and discussion called “The Wines of Romeo & Juliet” at The Cooperage in Honesdale on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The tragic tale of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes place in the diverse Italian wine region known […]
POSH creates ‘Cupid’s Arrow’ Valentine’s Day dinner at Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 13
From a press release: Love is in the air, and POSH at the Scranton Club has planned a delicious spread for “The Menu” at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Stephanie Longo of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, the theme, “Cupid’s Arrow,” will […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Pain of Wisdom Whisky Barrel Aged Barleywine by Søle Artisan Ales
Beer: Pain of Wisdom Brewery: Søle Artisan Ales Style: American Barleywine Age: 2016 ABV: 11.00% At the beginning of the month, we reviewed Mirkwood, an India Pale Ale fermented on cedar by Søle Artisan Ales, who are currently brewing at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston but moving to Easton soon. Today, as the days get […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Top 20 best beers and favorite breweries of 2016
As I do every year, I’m breaking down my favorite beers that I’ve imbibed and reviewed on MBR in 2016. I’m keeping the series to three videos this time – the best beers, the best bang for your buck and most readily available beers, and the best breweries. We’ve got a lot to get through, […]
Peculiar Culinary Company selling seats fast to classy ramen noodle nights in Pittston Jan. 20-21
Ramen noodles may be seen by most Americans as an instant dinner for poor college students, but not after Peculiar Culinary Company is done with it. The Pittston-area catering and pop-up restaurant concept recently announced a much more high-class Peculiar Ramen Night set for Saturday, Jan. 21 at their home base (30 Center St., Hughestown), […]
New Middle Eastern eatery Patti’s Pitas offers free samples at grand opening in Eynon on Jan. 19
From a press release: Patti’s Pitas, a new Middle Eastern eatery, is holding a grand opening for its first branch on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. Patti’s Pitas (605 Scranton Carbondale Hwy., Eynon) brings a long craved for and fresh addition to the local community – an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant serving lunch and […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Mirkwood Cedar Fermented IPA by Søle Artisan Ales
Beer: Mirkwood Brewery: Søle Artisan Ales Style: IPA Age: 2016 ABV: 6.50% We’re kicking off 2017 with a new local release from Søle Artisan Ales – who are currently brewing at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston but moving to Easton soon – called Mirkwood, an India Pale Ale fermented on cedar! And by “we,” I […]
Pocono Winter Beerfest returns for 2nd year to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Jan. 28
From a press release: You can chill out with some frosty cold brews when the second annual Pocono Winter Beerfest returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. With over 100 selections of the best beers in the country, the new and improved indoor flat-floor layout will ensure more […]
