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The Old Growler Visits McSorley’s Old Ale House
I discovered McSorley’s Old Ale House (Home away From Home – the original name) in the late 1970s, just a year or two after women
The Dive Bar
There are many names for business establishments that dispense beverage alcohol to the public for a profit: bar, tavern, bistro, restaurant, gin mill, suds bucket,
The Truth Behind Taco Tuesday
What is a “Taco”? Wikipedia says: “A taco (US: /ˈtɑːkoʊ/, UK: /ˈtækoʊ/, Spanish: [ˈtako]) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn
Visit Hawai’i (With Two Beers and a Book)!
About the Author: Paul R. Kan A short biography is included and noted at the end of the book: “Paul Kan grew up in Hawai’i,
OKTOBERFEST – The Whole Story
A Marriage in Bavaria The origins of “Oktoberfest” go back to October 12, 1810, and the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria’s wedding to Princess Theresia
The North Star Pub- Gone, but Not Forgotten.
Some stories have happy endings. This one is bitter-sweet. The two men that ran the place were brilliant publicans. One stayed in the beverage alcohol