Anthology Craft Beer Pint Nights featuring The Lost Abbey Brewery

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 15:54
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When: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 5:30PM-10:00PM

Come down to Anthology for some craft beer inspired food and live music. Don’t miss the Lost Abbey collaboration event. We’ll be giving away an “Angel’s Share Grand Cru” basket, a beer collectors dream. Famed brewer Tomme Arthur will be on site too.

Brewery of the Evening: Lost Abbey

Brewed under the direction of co-founder and World Champion brewer Tomme Arthur, seven beers are issued under the Lost Abbey label year-round including Lost and Found, Red Barn, Devotion and Judgment Day. The Lost Abbey also brews 8+ beers such as Carnevale, Cuvee de Tomme and Duck Duck Gooze on a seasonal or special release basis.
 
Since opening their doors 4 years ago, Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey’s beers have won more than 40 medals in regional, national and international competitions. Rate Beer has ranked the brewery as high as number three in the world, and six of its beers are among their 100 best beers of 2010.

Lost Abbey Grand Giveaway

A basket containing 1 bottle of Angle’s Share Grand Cru valued at $50 and a collectors item that is estimated to be worth $300 1 year from now, 1 bottle of Red Poppy Ale and 2 crystal stem Lost Abbey glasses hand-blown in France.
 
Only 190 cases made of The Angle’s Share Grand Cru, 75 were sold directly to the public and sold out in 7 hours. 110 cases were made available to the Patron Sinners Club. The rest is in Tomme Arthur’s private collection.
 
This bottle of Angle’s Share Grand Cru is one of the only ones left available to the public.

Menu created by Executive Chef Eric Bauer

  • Menu coming soon!
  • Items range in price from $4 - $16.

Music: 52nd Street Band – Billy Joel Tribute Band

  • $5 cover charge
  • Reservations Recommended

Exciting Contest via Twitter & Facebook

Come be apart of the fun and energy leading up to Anthology’s 3rd craft beer event.

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The Anthology Gift Card

Monday, March 1, 2010 14:21
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The Anthology Gift Card - the perfect gift for Birthdays, Celebrations, Thank You’s and Congratulations!

Check out these great gift card ideas:

$25 - Fun for Two
2 Happy Hour Drinks + 2 Appetizers
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Two Fresh Vibe Tix + 2 Glasses of Wine + 2 Appetizers
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2 V-tix + 1 appetizer

$50 - Great Vibes
2 Fresh Vibe Tix + 2 Drinks + 2 Entrées
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2 V-tix + 2 Glasses of Wine + Nosh
- or -
2 Tickets for Main Floor Seating

$100 - Big Night Out
2 Fresh Vibe Tix + 2 Drinks + Two 3-Course Meals
- or -
4 V-tix + 4 Martinis + Appetizers
- or -
Happy Hour With the Gang

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For more information contact our box office at 619-595-0300

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Anthology Craft Beer Pint Nights

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 17:27
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When: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 5:30PM-9:00PM

Come down to Anthology for some craft beer inspired food and live music. Don’t miss the Karl Strauss 21st Anniversary celebration. We’ll be 1 of 7 San Diego locations pouring 21st Anniversary Ale.

Menu inspired by Karl Strauss Brewing:

  • 21st Anniversary Ale - Belgian strong ale base, fermented the beer with the juice from Californian old vine zinfandel grapes—known for their intense peppery, spicy, and berry flavors.
  • Windandsea Wheat Hefeweizen – a mix of pale barley, white wheat, and Tettnanger hops gives the beer a full refreshing taste with no need for an orange or lemon.
  • Tower 10 IPA - boasts hops from beginning to end, and everywhere in between. Intense grapefruit and pine flavors that linger through its dry finish. A touch of lightly kilned caramel malts make and, full flavored IPA.
  • Fullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale - Firm toasted malt and roasted nut flavors are underpinned by a hint of vanilla that comes from aging the beer on French oak.

Menu created by Executive Chef Eric Bauer – click here to view menu

  • Items range in price from $4 - $16

Music: Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys

  • $5 cover charge
  • Reservations Recommended

Exciting Contest via Twitter & Facebook

Come be apart of the fun and energy leading up to Anthology’s first ever craft beer event.

  facebook.com/AnthologySD

  twitter.com/AnthologySD

Follow us on Twitter or be a fan on Facebook and be entered to win a VIP Mezzanine booth for you and 5 friends the night of February 17th event.
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Craft Beer and Classic Rock – A Perfect Blend

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 13:11
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Anthology Debuts First Craft Beer Night

When: Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 5:30PM-9:00PM

Come down to Anthology for some craft beer inspired food and live music. Never tried Airdale’s brews? Now’s your chance. Meet Master Brewer Dave Lusk and Chef Eric Bauer will be roaming for conversations with foodies and craft beer fans.

Menu inspired by Airdale Brewing and on draft:

  • ·Airdale Altitude – American Strong Pale ale, lightly sweet, malty flavor balanced by the aroma of hops.
  • Airdale Dark and Stormy – American Imperial Stout. This beer starts with a pleasant aroma of coffee and cocoa.
  • Airdale Horizon – Wheat beer, light, bright and zippy on the palate with an often dry and tart edge.
  • Airdale Homecoming – classic brown porter spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.

Menu created by Executive Chef Eric Bauer – click here to view menu

  • Items range in price from $4 - $16

Music: The Long Run An Eagles Tribute Band

  • $5 cover charge
  • Reservations Recommended

Exciting Contest via Twitter & Facebook

Come be apart of the rock trivia, fun and energy leading up to Anthology’s first ever craft beer event.

  facebook.com/AnthologySD

  twitter.com/AnthologySD

Follow us on Twitter or be a fan on Facebook and be entered to win a VIP Mezzanine booth for you and 5 friends the night of Jan 20th event.

GRAND PRIZE: drawing and winter announced night of

  • 2 Anthology tickets to a future show of your choice
  • $50 Anthology Gift Card
  • Airdale Brewing pint glasses and tshirts
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5 Great Thanksgiving Wines

Friday, November 20, 2009 11:51
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Giving Thanks 5 Great Grapes
Here are five of our favorite wines to pair with the traditional Thanksgiving feast. We hope you’ll find these wonderful options to share at your table with family and friends.

Five Grapes for Giving Thanks

From intimate candlelight to exuberant gatherings of extended-family, our Wine Director’s has selected five versatile accompaniments to your Thanksgiving feast:

  1. Gamay Noir – Nouveau is synonomous with Thanksgiving. Try your favorite producer from Beaujolais or try Andrew Lane Nouveau from Napa Valley, California’s only producer of Nouveau. Classic.
  2. Rose - Rose is the PERFECT wet juicy pairing with turkey. Nothing beats it. Just make sure it is not to dry. Look for an “off-dry” rose. Savvy.
  3. Pinot Noir – any expression from Oregon to Burgundy will pair beautifully with your Thanksgiving feast. Safe.
  4. Riesling - Riesling and Turkey? Yes please. There is not another better white wine to pair with Turkey than this…. Gewurztraminer would be a very close second. When looking for Riesling, look no further than Germany. Adventurous.
  5. Sparkling Shiraz / Malbec - Yes Sparkling. And with Red Bubbles! This is a really fun pairing. Think turkey and cranberry relish… mmm. Look for Sparkling Shiraz or Sparkling Malbec this holiday season. Fun & Adventurous.

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Cheers – and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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Infused Spirits

Monday, November 2, 2009 18:35
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Behind The Bar Infused Spirits
Infusing spirits with flavor is a great way to experiment with your own personal tastes. The basic concept is to marry a variety of choice flavors into a base liquor to create a custom-flavored spirit. Vodka is the most common base spirit used and the other light spirits (gin, sake, light rum) can also be used for almost any flavor. Infusing darker spirits is a little touchier but it will work if you choose the right complimentary flavor to the liquor like an apricot or cherry brandy.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: up to 2 weeks

Here’s How:

  1. Choose your spirit:

    Your base spirit will set the foundation for a good infusion. Choosing a decent spirit that is smooth and clean will allow the added flavors to shine. If you’re experimenting with a new infusion you may want to use a less expensive bottle so as not to waste money or good liquor. Another option is to use a home filtering device like the Vodkastick, which will allow you to filter out the impurities of a cheap brand.

  2. Choose your flavors:

    Herbs, spices and fruits are most comonly used for infusions. The most popular infusions are fruit based, however you can use your imagination to create some wonderful combinations. I experimented with garlic, habenero and basil in vodka for some great Bloody Mary bases. Use your creativity to personalize your creations. For best results, use fresh ingredients only.
  3. The Beginning:

    The process itself is very easy. Choose a clean, air-tight jar: quart sized mason jars work well. Using smaller jars will allow you to divide a liter of vodka into a few jars, giving you the ability to create small batches of a variety of flavors at once. Wash the ingredients, place them inside the jar and fill it with vodka. Shake a few times and cover tightly with a lid.

  4. Infusion Time:

    You will want to store your infusion in a cool, dark place and shake it 3-5 times a day for the duration of the infusion. On average the ingredients should stay in the liquor for 3-5 days. Some of your more intense flavors will only need 3 days, less intense flavors should stay in the jar for a full week or more (see the infusion times list below). You will want to do a taste test every few days to see if the flavors are sufficient.
  5. The Finish:

    Once your infusion has reached it’s peak in flavor you’ll need to take the flavoring ingredients out of the jar. Use a fine strainer or paper coffee filter to strain the vodka into another clean jar or bowl. You can return it to it’s original jar if you would like, cleaning the jar thoroughly first. Store the finished infusion as you would any other liquor of it’s type.

Tips:

  1. Ingredient Preparation:

    • Berries: wash and leave whole, but score the skins on harder berries
    • Pineapple, Mango and similar fruit: wash and cut into chunks
    • Strawberries and Citrus fruit: wash and slice thinly or use zests of lemons and oranges
    • Vanilla Beans: wash and cut lengthwise
    • Herbs: wash and use whole (stems and all)
    • Peppers: wash and leave whole or cut in half
    • Garlic: use whole cloves, removing the layers of skin
  2. General Infusion Times:

    Use these times as a guideline to gauge how long you should leave the ingredients in a jar of liquor.

    • 3-4 days: Intense flavors such as vanilla beans, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, limes, mint, garlic, tarragon, basil, oregano, dill, thyme and peppers
    • 1 week: Moderate flavors such as cantaloupes, strawberries, peaches, mangoes, pitted cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
    • 2 weeks: Mild flavors such as pineapple, ginger and lemon grass.
  3. What to do with your infusions:

    Allow your creative juices will keep flowing as you decide what to do with your new flavored liquor. Try a strawberry-kiwi Vodka Martini or a lemongrass-grapefruit Vodka Tonic or a mint-vanilla bean Moscow Mule. The spicier concoctions like garlic-habenero make an unbelievable Bloody Mary.
  4. Infusion Recipes:

What You Need:

  • Herbs, spices or fruits for flavor
  • Vodka or other spirit
  • Mason jars, infusion jars or any air-tight jar
  • Coffee filter

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WINE AND SPIRITS FALL 2009 – Matt Ahern

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:44
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As Fall nears, it’s time for the harvest of new vintages. To get an enticing preview into what a new vintage will offer try a Nouveau. Most commonly associated with the Beaujolais region in France and made from the Gamay Noir grape. This traditionally red grape of the region is a cousin of Pinot Noir, capable of producing complex wines worthy of cellaring, as well as light-bodied Nouveau and rosé.

Nouveau literally translated “new” in French. In wine speak, the term “Nouveau” simply refers to any wine harvested and sold in the same year, but it has special significance for that very reason. As the summer heat reaches its peak, the backbreaking work of harvest begins. A relentless blur of activity from September to October is marked by 14-hour days and countless logistics. The entire year is on the line as ripening grapes play a nerve-racking game of chicken with Mother Nature. Harvest is fun, but it’s definitely not easy. The annual release of Nouveau marks a welcome celebration to the end of harvest, as well as the very first taste of the vintage. Enjoyed for their youthful fruitiness, bright flavors and unpretentious quaffability, they are the perfect match for food, friends and festivity as the holiday season nears.

Look for one of my favorites, Andrew Lane Nouveau Napa Valley 2009 the second week in November.

When considering spirits for fall, think brown. Brown spirits like bourbon and scotch are perfect for a cool fall backdrop. For me there is one place I look to for bourbon, the Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. They produce some of the best hand-crafted small batch bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle. Due to its small production you will only find Pappy at a handful of restaurants in San Diego… really special stuff! Anthology is lucky enough to get quite a bit of it offering 12yr, 15yr, 20yr, and the 23yr Pappy Van Winkle. Bourbon cocktails are also really popular in the Fall. Try Buffalo Trace Bourbon, unfiltered apple juice, a bit of maple syrup and a half lemon squeeze.

Cheers!

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Cool Wines for Hot San Diego Nights

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:52
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There’s been a lot of “hot buzz” about the newly rediscovered Rosé wines. We have some incredible offerings worth the hype! Sometimes mistaken for a sweeter wine such as a “white zinfandel,” Rosés are more frequently off-dry to dry in nature and displays appropriate fresh fruit flavors that lean toward the strawberry and raspberry side of the fruit spectrum. Long acquainted with the warm, balmy days of summer, a fine Rosé is the perfect versatile accompaniment to many of the season’s delectable grilling fare from savory meats to hearty fish.

Here are our recommendations and favorites to sample:

Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
Domaine Tempier is a French offering from the Peyraud family, who bottled its first Rosé in 1943. The vineyard is located in the Bandol appellation, near the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. To this day, the Peyraud family boasts their “vineyards are kept in perfect condition” – an organic cultivation method is followed and chemical fertilizers are never used. This Rosé has a distinctly powerful style that matches well with a relaxing summer evening.

Les Vignerons de Tavel “Cuvee Royale” Tavel
Situated on some of the richest soil in France’s Rhone Valley, this winery’s Rosé is noted for being listed on many of the French 3-Star restaurants. Enjoy the flavors of this steady, velvety full-bodied wine boasting delicate aromas of cherry with your next dining experience at Anthology.

R. Lopez De Heredia Rioja Crianza Vina Tondonia
This authentic family-run winery located in the Rioja region of Spain, follows a long traditional winemaking style from vineyard to bottle. This Rose is smooth and fresh with body and complexity due to barrel aging. An excellent complement to any summer dish. It goes well with spicy and hot food, and perfect with chilled meats and vegetables.

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Happy Hour at Anthology

Monday, February 9, 2009 11:57
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ANTHOLOGY
1337 INDIA ST., LITTLE ITALY; (619) 595-0300

Rundown: Just look for the blue neon script above Anthology’s glass doors and enter a three-story, live-music beehive, a world of boomers and dapper drones from S.D.’s financial district.
Owner Howard Berkson brings something of an industrial aesthetic to this Little Italy spot, noted for its jazz line-up, but welcoming Broadway rockers like Duncan Sheik (”Spring Awakening“), too.

The deal: There’s no cover for happy hour, so hoof it up three flights of concrete stairs to the mezzanine. An elevator escort is available.

Before the show, during a recent happy hour (Tuesdays through Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.), there were three types of discount drinkers: the dark-suited youngish men and their poised, halter-dressed dates; the sensible empty-nesters having a night out; the dressy casual gals who wouldn’t be seduced by Anthology’s 18-foot-long fireplace tonight — all the men were taken.

The discount drinker doesn’t get a break on Anthology’s expansive wine list: $6 house wines only. Same price for Tsingtao beer and well drinks. The $8 house margarita made with Pepe Zevada could be mistaken for a low-proof limoncello. It’s got lots of sunny citrus, little kick.

Not to be missed: The discount menu changes, but the recent happy hour highlight was the $7 Asian style beef with wonton crisps and chipotle cabbage. The beef was sweet, rare, tender, and heftier than a minor happy hour nibble.

And commend Anthology on its parking sitch: $5 valet, and $6 in the lot across the street. But leave the bar by 7:30 p.m. or pony up the cover for the show.

Via SignOnSanDiego.com

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Riviera Magazine’s Summer Cocktail Tour

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 14:04
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The voting begins for MEMOIRS OF THE RIVIERA

It’s voting time for Anthology’s newest cocktail creation - MEMOIRS OF THE RIVIERA - featuring the perfect summer fusion of natural ingredients and spirits. It’s all part of Riviera Magazine’s Summer Cocktail competition, and we’re going for GOLD.

Anthology’s MEMOIRS OF THE RIVIERA cocktail debuts this Tuesday, August 5 and will be featured throughout August at Anthology.

This Tuesday is 1/2 Price Night, with the lounge and dinner menus at half price offering the the perfect setting to sample our masterful cocktail, the superb New American cuisine, and enjoy the hip jazz vocals of the dynamic Jesse Palter.

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GUTZLER WINE DINNER TASTING at Anthology San Diego

Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:50
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We had a great time at Anthology in Little Italy last night, where wine, food & music combined for a culturally diverse evening!

GUTZLER WINE DINNER TASTING MENU

 

We started with the night with a Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs German Sparkling Wine from Rheinhessen.  More:

 

http://germanwine.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/gutzler-dinner-anthology-sd/

 

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