Experience the most Happening event of the year! The 2012 Happening Bash
The Happening List Red Carpet Bash is just a over a week away, and at Bucks Happening, we are more excited than ever! Below is a sneak peak at what attendees can expect at the First Annual Happening List Bash:
New Beer’s Eve and New Bucks Breweries
Happy New Beer’s Eve everyone! Wait, what? OK, OK, first, a little history: The unofficial holiday of “New Beer’s Eve” is held every year on April 6th. It commemorates the official end of prohibition in 1933. On March 23, 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act was signed in to law by president Franklin D. Roosevelt – making it legal to sell beer again beginning on April 7th of that same year. As a result, people gathered in lines around breweries and taverns on the evening of April 6th in great anticipation of the legal purchase and consumption of beer for the first time in 13 years. According to our extensive research, people have since referred to the day as “New Beer’s Eve.”
You may have noticed that we, at Bucks Happening, like our beer. We often highlight new brews coming to town, seasonal offerings, and tap takeovers. So we thought it fitting to officially highlight this unofficial holiday and….take the opportunity to talk more about some new brews coming to town.
Coming Soon: Ringing Rocks Brewery
Listen up beer fans: Riegelsville will soon be home to a new Brewery. Long-time friends Phil Adams and Stone Gahagan (“PS” in the interview) are all set to open the Ringing Rocks Brewery. Their passion for beer and small business turned brewing from a hobby into a startup in only four years. We recently had the chance to talk beer and friendship with the two owners. Judging by their sense of humor, the brewery will be a lot of fun.
New Kid on the Block: Brian’s Opens in Lambertville
This spring, a new restaurant is blossoming in Lambertville. Much like it’s name, the cuisine at Brian’s is inspired by simplicity, serving the rustic country fare of Provence and Northern Italy. Brian’s atmosphere blends white-table cloth elegance with some casual touches- a single fresh flower on each table, a wood-burning oven, breakfast offerings on the weekends, and friendly approachable servers. The blend make for both a unique and enjoyable dining experience.
The menu offers both casual and high end choices- from pizzas to handmade pastas to lamb shank- making it a good choice for a small group dining experience. Since Brian’s is BYOB, you can further set the mood for the evening by bringing along beers or wines to match your taste. (more…)
Doylestown Brewing Company Launches With A Bang
In case you’re still looking for a way to kickoff the weekend, Shaving Grace Barbers in Doylestown will be hosting a launch and tasting party for the newly-minted Doylestown Brewing Company (DBC) tonight (March 9th) from 6pm – 9pm. DBC currently offers three unique craft brews. Union Street IPA, R-5 Lager, and Fountain House Light. Currently brewing out of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the company is searching for a Doylestown space for seasonal brewing and a tasting room.
Happening Heroes: Peggy McRae Breathes New Life into the Bucks County Playhouse
The curtain is about to rise on the Bucks County Playhouse. Under the joint leadership of Peggy McRae, Director of Community Affairs and New York producer Jed Bernstein, these two visionaries are spearheading a second act for the Playhouse, transforming the iconic theater from bankruptcy and returning it to Equity status. Equity status allows the theater to bring live music to productions. McRae and Bernstein are hard at work planning a gala and two phases of renovations; the first to return the building to safety and compliance code. An open house for the community scheduled for February 16 from 5:30- 7:00 will feature a presentation by the architect overseeing the renovations as well as Bernstein who will present his artistic vision for the future. (more…)
50% Off Sushi at Kyoto
Super Rainbow Roll at Kyoto via Alexus on Foodspotting
Calling all sushi lovers!
There is an amazing deal currently happening at Kyoto in Trevose that was just too good not to share…and just in time for the weekend!
For a limited time, a large portion of the menu at Kyoto (pictured below) is being offered at 50% off – including a wide variety of standard and specialty sushi rolls as well as hibachi options. The posh new restaurant, which opened it’s doors back in September, is also a BYOB, making dining out at Kyoto an absolute steal.
We have no idea how long this is going to last, but a Kyoto rep confirmed it’s currently being offered on week nights AND weekends. So go ahead- head out to eat without the guilt! (more…)
An Italian Culinary Adventure with Belle Basket
This week is full of delicious give-a-ways, events, and videos with Belle Basket of Warminster! Don’t miss any of the fun:
1. If you haven’t yet, make sure to enter and/or vote in the Belle Basket Give-a-way Contest, in which one lucky Bucks Happening reader will receive a gourmet Italian gift basket worth over $150!
2. Don’t forget to RSVP! You’re invited to join Belle Basket & Bucks Happening this Wednesday, November 3oth from 7pm to 8:30pm for a fun evening of wine tasting, food sampling, cooking demos, & more. For complete event details, click here and make sure to
3. At Bucks Happening, we just couldn’t wait until November 30th! Bucks Happening visited Belle Basket last week for a special sneak peek of all the goodness. Check out our video interview with owner, Joe Nappi, and an up close look at the makings of a Dolce (“Dessert”) Gift Basket.
Warning: Visuals of mouth watering Italian specialties may bring on strong food cravings!
Breakfast is Served! New at the Green Parrot
Kick your weekend off with a RELAXING breakfast by the fire or on the porch.
After a long week, there are few things better than spending a weekend morning enjoying a relaxing breakfast. However, in the heart of bustling Newtown, there has long been a shortage of breakfast dining options to satisfy the locals. Those plans of a stress-free morning quickly fade away when you have to wait forever to sit down for breakfast. Luckily, now there is another option…
The Green Parrot, which has been a hot spot in Newtown ever since opening in 2009, is now offering an impressive (and cost-friendly!) breakfast menu. Having already met the demand for a great sports bar; expanded the town’s lunch options; and created a unique atmosphere with a spacious porch and cozy fireplace, they’re now setting out to create the ultimate breakfast experience. (more…)
Bring in the Bucks: Belly Busters Poker
Love playing poker but can’t make the drive to Atlantic City every week? Or perhaps you enjoy playing but don’t want to put your savings account on the line with the high buy-in prices of casinos? Local musician, Jamie Stem, started Belly Buster Poker, which holds poker games throughout Bucks & Montgomery County every day of the week at locations including the Ramada in New Hope, Chow 284 in Feasterville, and The Knight House & Chambers 19 in Doylestown
Here’s how it works…….
1. Anyone can play
2. It’s a free roll, so it’s…..free to play
3. Belly Busters give away cash prizes/$25 per table
4. Belly Busters keeps track of your statistics on their website.
5. Each season, Belly Busters holds a $1,000 tournament.
6. Each player starts with 2,500 in free chips!
7. Games are entertaining and fun. (more…)
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