Category Archives: Cheers

PATRIOTIC COCKTAILS

    Nothing says summer like thirst-quenching drinks by the pool or beach BY RACHAEL VAN NOORDT AND JENNIFER BARNETT   “Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees, Sweet Freedom’s song….”  This is one of my

They Have Your Back

Check Six Brewery fast becoming a front-runner in the craft beer industry Brunswick County’s very first craft brewery is the brainchild of Noah Goldman and Tim Hassel, home brewers turned commercial. Their shared love of beer was born in a

MOTHERHOOD AND WINE

Motherhood and Wine I poured myself a glass of wine and sat down to go through the day’s mail. I noticed an ad that mentioned Mother’s Day. I started to reflect on how incredibly wonderful it is to be a

In the Mood for Spring: Refreshing drinks to soothe your allergies and your soul

With all the changes in the weather this month there is no better time to focus on Holistic drinks than right now. Everywhere we go there is someone with a cough or the flu. My family has allergies like we

What’s The Craic?

Irish treats at Southport’s Sláinte BY JEN BARNETT AND KRIS BEASLEY First things first: it is pronounced SAH-LAN-CHA or more officially Sláinte or slàinte (slahn-che), which is literally translated as “health” and is commonly used as a drinking toast in

Discover the Road Less Traveled

Paso Robles, California, is home to more than 200 boutique wineries

Wine Glass 101

As a child I had favorite glasses that I insisted my mom use to serve my favorite beverages.  My morning orange juice required a juice glass with puppies painted on it. There was a small tin cup that I wanted

Savor the Sips

by Madison Brendle and Kris Beasley Every bar or restaurant has at least one signature drink they’re known for, be it a fruit-filled martini or a bourbon concoction with a bite. Then, there are the seasonal items that are inspired

When in Doubt

Story by Amanda Carbonell, owner of Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop and Gallery 602 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 454-0633 www.uncorkedbythesea.com Choosing a wine doesn’t have to be a daunting task, even if you’re not sure what the difference

Summertime and the Living’s Easy

Story by David Thorp This summer, consider seasonal beers and ales as your source of hydration. From wheat beers, fruit flavors, crisp lagers to summer ales, the choices are virtually limitless—and the cost is surprisingly affordable. These five beers were

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