A LA CARTE : WHAT'S BREWING?Byline: Larry Lipson As the popularity of hard liquor hard liquor A popular term for beverages with a high–often > 30% by volume–ie, 60 proof alcohol content–eg, gin, rum, vodka, whiskey; HLs are preferred by alcoholics as a steady state of low-level inebriation is easier to maintain. See Standard drink. wanes, the interest in premium beers, domestic microbrews and imported beers and ales has risen. Locally, there are one or two established landmark brewpubs plus a handful of eating and gulping additions to the local Hall of Foam. Some make their own beer, and some don't. Here are a few of the prominent places where such words as lager, Pilsener, bock Noun 1. bock - a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring bock beer lager beer, lager - a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally , amber, malt, stout, hops, barley and wheat are readily bandied about: Crown City Address: 300 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Phone: (818) 577-5548. Makes own beer: Yes. Number of taps: 25. Number of bottled beers: 200. Fare: Kitchen specializes in smoked meats, fresh seafood and Mexican-accented dishes. GlenCastle Brewery and Restaurant Address: 215 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Phone: (818) 240-4832. Makes own beer: Yes. Brewed on the premises. Number of taps: 12 to 14, depending on when you are there. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Full American menu includes chicken in pastry, barbecued chicken pizza, grilled seabass and grilled basil chicken sandwich Noun 1. chicken sandwich - a sandwich made with a filling of sliced chicken sandwich - two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them . Gordon Biersch Address: 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena. Phone: (818) 449-0052. Makes own beer: Yes, on the premises. Number of taps: Six. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Mod menu in the California style. Try the seared sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. ahi tuna and the garlic fries. Joe-Joe's Brewing Co. Address: 1397 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Phone: (805) 522-7725. Makes own beer: Yes. Number of taps: Eight. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Italian and continental menu with lunch and dinner specials. Check the chicken rollatini, shark sandwich and potato boats. Library Alehouse Address: 2911 Main St., Santa Monica. Phone: (310) 314-4855. Makes own beer: House brew made elsewhere (Red Car ale, Honey Peach ale). Number of taps: 27. Number of bottled beers: 12. Fare: Fried calamari, Cajun popcorn shrimp, quesadillas, sesame-seared ahi tuna, grilled vegetable salad. Otto's Grill & Beer Bar Address: 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 972-7322. Makes own beer: No. Number of taps: 12. Number of bottled beers: 15. Fare: Full restaurant service with a Mediterranean grill menu offering a popular antipasti Antipasti can refer to:
crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting for two. Rhino Chasers Address: Terminal 1, Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX , 150 World Way, Los Angeles. Phone: (310) 215-5163. Makes own beer: No. Rhino Chasers supplies the beer to this independent operator. Number of taps: Eight. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Full table service. Basic pub fare includes such bonuses as chicken chili cheese dip with tortilla chips, bruschetta bruschetta Noun an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc [Italian] , clam chowder chowder, stew of fish or shellfish with potatoes, onions, and pork (usually salt pork), thickened with crumbled hard bread. The name chowder seems to have originated from the French word chaudière in a sourdough bread bowl. Santa Clarita Brewing Co. Address: 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Phone: (805) 298-5677. Makes own beer: Yes. Number of taps: 24. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Regular pub fare such as burgers, pizzas, steaks and sausages. Shield's Brewing Co.Address: 24 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Phone: (805) 643-1807. Makes own beer: Yes. Number of taps: Three to six. Number of bottled beers: None. Fare: Full American menu with such goodies as beer batter shrimp, blackened black·en v. black·ened, black·en·ing, black·ens v.tr. 1. To make black. 2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. snapper snapper, name for members of the Lutianidae, a family of spiny-finned food and game fishes found chiefly in tropical coastal waters. Snappers are carnivorous, active, and voracious, with large mouths and sharp teeth. Most species travel in dense schools. or chicken and an assorted sausage platter. Weber's Place Address: 19312 Vanowen St., Reseda. Phone: (818) 345-9800. Makes own beer: No. Number of taps: 27. Number of bottled beers: 115. Fare: Barbecued ribs, shrimp cooked in beer or buffalo wings by the pound, chili, salads, half-pound burgers, huge sandwiches. Westwood Brewing Co. Address: 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood. Phone: (310) 209-2739. Makes own beer: Yes. Number of taps: 10 to 12. Number of bottled beers: Three. Fare: Full American menu highlighted by garlic pizza bread, apple rock shrimp salad, creme brulee made with house-made ale, Southwest pasta caliente with prawns, clams, fish. |
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