BY AARON MOELLER Forget the census map, have you seen the new beer map of Rockland, a virtual grid that dots the proliferation east to west of local breweries? The first-ever Rockland County Beer Week seeks to connect local beer lovers to the burgeoning microbrewery scene. This week’s “pub crawl” can connect you to the […]
Three weeks after Growler and Gill in Nanuet announce first-ever craft beer festival in Rockland County scheduled for June 1, Bethel Woods announces “inaugural” craft beer festival of their own, scheduled for October 12. Both have identical $40 entrance fee The inaugural Bethel Woods Craft Beer Festival and Chili Cook-Off, an outdoor beer, food and […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL Rockland County is now home to craft beer retail store Growler and Gill Tucked away on Route 59 in Nanuet between Toys ‘R’ Us and Kohl’s is Rockland County’s best kept secret for beer lovers, the Growler and Gill. The Growler and Gill is a “hybrid concept” says co-owner Joe Fitzgerald, with […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL Defiant Brewery in Pearl River brings magic to Rockland County The Defiant Brewery in Pearl River has been serving up delicious small batch, local beers since 2006. For those of you out there looking for the perfect thing to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, maybe a growler of their beer is what you […]
BY JEN RINI In November of 1995, 17-year-old Scott Vaccaro not only brewed his first homemade batch of Cranberry Celebration Ale, but also his passion for the brewing arts. “It’s a tangible delicious beverage and you can be very creative,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro, now 34, and of legal drinking age, is the owner and head […]
Over 200 jobs available On July 29, Yard House will open its newest location bringing the restaurant’s upscale-casual menu of American dishes and diverse beer offerings to West Nyack. This will mark Yard House’s second location in New York and its 40th restaurant across the country. Job seekers are invited to apply in person from […]