Rincon Brewery Isla Vista, Where Everything But Good Beer Remains Untapped

July 29, 2017 by Simone Dupuy

Gio's replaced suddenly by Rincon Brewery, but will it make a lasting impression?
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Drag so Fab but Brunch Missed the Punch

April 25, 2017 by Collin McLeod and Simone Dupuy

The Goodland Hotel hosts brunch and it serves up a sizzling show and a lukewarm meal.
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How Green Is Your Local Coffee?

April 20, 2017 by Simone Dupuy

The Bean Queen returns to talk sustainability and your local coffee shop.
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The Beer Necessities: Pints for the Park 2016

October 20, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

"....we confidently surveyed the field of flowing taps below, ready to conquer the 2016 Santa Barbara Beer Fest"
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How Do You Make Good Coffee With a French Press and a Pourover Cone?

October 20, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The Bean Queen ends her reign with some final tips about the french press and the pourover cone
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Santa Barbara’s Pints for the Park Preview

October 13, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

"As a German-French-Irish gal — obviously predisposed to like beer, wine and drinking too much, respectively — I can’t wait to get my hands on that tasting glass"
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How Do I Make the Best Coffee with a Percolator?

October 13, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

"...percolation is a great method of brewing for espresso junkies on a budget and/or those of us who need coffee strong enough to wake God himself from ethereal slumber"
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Artsweek & Co. Review the Hottest New Records

October 6, 2016 by Simone Dupuy, Molly Guillermo and Malei Guzman

22, A Million by Simone Dupuy In 2012, Justin Vernon released an album independently under the name Bon Iver, deriving from a French phrase meaning “good winter.” Indeed, the band’s first two al...
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How Do I Make A Good Cold Brew?

October 6, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

Bean Queen continues her relentless teachings in this week's installment on cold brew
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How Do I Make the Best Coffee with a Drip Machine?

September 29, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The Bean Queen is back and ready to teach you about cold brew
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Everything You Need To Know About Brewing Coffee

September 22, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The self-proclaimed bean queen has got a few words of wisdom on how to buy , grind and store your favorite cup o' joe
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The Cider Series: Return of the Fermentalist

September 21, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The Fermentalist is back and and ready to taste her concoctions. Four different varieties, including a hard lemonade, make for some interesting results.
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