Part 1: CraftBeerOnomics—Tariffs & Trouble AheadGlobal tariffs have me worried—not just for craft beer prices, but for the U.S. craft beer industry as a whole. Let’s dig into the brewing … more

“You just get the vibes of your surroundings and it rubs off on you.”-Gordon LightfootMaster singer-songwriter (and proud Canadian!) Mr. Lightfoot nailed it. After profiling over 50 … more

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”– Mark Twain  I kick off this column with an analysis of recent (and exaggerated) reports about the demise of craft beer. Then, I’ll … more

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”― Marcel ProustThe French novelist said it well, and it is the season to be … more

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any [challenge]. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.”-Abraham LincolnWe took a … more

As the fall season sweeps through our towns, Dana’s Diner in Mahopac, owned by Dana and her husband Tommy, stands out as the perfect spot to enjoy cozy, elevated diner fare. Since opening in 2021, … more