Fine. It's Whiskey Season

No, Anonymous commenter #10, don't shove us over just yet.

It's Whiskey Season MFs. I drank right through Wine Sesaon and the holidays without much brown liquor at all. Sure there were a few highballs and shots of Jameson, but now it's time to make up for lost ground. And if someone makes good on their boast of Maker's Mark for the NFL playoffs this weekend we should get back on track just fine.

Andiamo alla taverna.

Wine Season

Just in case you haven't noticed, it's officially wine season.

Halloween 2011

(Halloween news freshly copied and pasted here FYI)

Downtown Wine + Spirits
Costumes Welcome

Get your weekend started right at our free tasting this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30. We'll be sampling the De Loach Pinot Noir. This outstanding value is naturally farmed and has great flavors of ripe raspberry with subtle herbal aromas. The Evodia Grenache is fruit foward and juicy with ripe blueberry aromas. Finally the Herrick Red is a Napa Valley meritage blend that's fleshy with ripe plum and cherry aromas. It's free and it's fun, bring a friend.

If you're looking for spirits this Halloween we've got them, got some great wines too!/ Ranger IPA dressed up in a can for Halloween - yes they're (finally) back/ Drinking tequila makes some people pretty scary - Espolon Reposado on sale/ Adult treats - Mouton Cadet Red & White/ BOO!

 

Rooster’s

Rooster's Halloween Party is this Friday night, October 27th at 10 PM. There will be $2 Witches Brew, $2 Bud Light Cans, some seriously crazy games, and a costume contest that features three categories (most creative, sexiest, and best duo or group). Winners will receive a $50 Roosters gift card and some amazing prizes from our prize closet. Oh, and did I mention that there would be music, the Bud Light Girls, and a FREE PIZZA BUFFET at 1 AM!? Be sure to make plans to join us and don't forget your costume!

Rooster's Bar and Grill

Phone: 865-691-3938

Email: roostersrocks@gmail.com

The Roaming Gnome

Happy Haunting Gnomies! Our Annual Dudes N Dolls Halloween Bash is here and we just wanted to let everygnome know we have Halloween Parties happening at all three of our locations from Friday October 28th on until Monday October 31st on Halloween! Whether it be a DJ, Live Band, we've got you covered! Specials, Costume Contest, Prizes, Promos, Trivia, we've got it all! Log onto http://www.gnomepub.com/ to check out what's going on this weekend at The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery! This weekend is going to be spoooooooooktacular!! – The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery. 2010 All Rights Reserved.

2011 Brewers Jam

Yes, I ended up going after all. There's nothing like a last minute ticket to an event that you really wanted to go to but thought that you couldn't. Actually I got the good news the night before and celebrated by drinking way too much and making an ass of myself. Saturday was filled with text messages and verbal accounts of my erratic, drunken behavior: stumbling, rambling to strangers, shouting, unjustified prick point assessments, questionable random hookup, calling people by the wrong name, ditching a bar buddy - you get the idea.

Saturday's hangover wasn't too bad and I slept most of it off by noon. The first order of business was retrieving my ride, left downtown overnight. By the time I returned home the line for KBJ was moving and I went inside about an hour later. The weather this year was perfect, sunny and around 70. It was unusual to pace myself, knowing I had an obligation that evening, but I managed 4-5 samples and a bbq sandwich from Sweet P's that satisfied my cravings. I talked to a few friends, visited a few displays, then got the hell out of there before I lost my discipline.

Thanks to Tag for the extra pass, cheers!

The Quarry Grand Opening

Marble City Brewing Company's new event venue, The Quarry, hosts a grand opening Friday, November 21 at 708 E. Depot Avenue in the Old City.

Serving beer and brats from 4 PM til...who knows? The place looks pretty cool and probably holds around 50 people or so. They will be at Brewers Jam on Saturday too. Cheers!

Downtown Wine + Spirits FREE Tasting 10/28/11. 2011 Knoxville Brewers Jam

I had to repost this email for DTWS. Sure, it's another lazy post, copied and pasted straigt from an email. So what. It's about booze, no, FREE booze, and it has profanity - two of my favorite things. I took liberty with their PC-friendly censoring and spelled out what they really wanted to say, you're welcome. Plus I just wanted a reason to include a picture of Mr. Popcorn Sutton for some street cred. Look, he hates you!

I've made unfulfilled promises about getting back to a regular schedule, or at least semi-frequent blog entries, but work has been keeping me down and it just hasn't happened. Only a few readers have noticed so it's not like there are death treats coming my way. Anyway I may have some updates forthcoming. Maybe. Here, I'll even set a tentative list of possible reviews/visits the rest of the year:

• Boyd's Jig & Reel
• Darwin's Den
• The Casual Pint
• and maybe a follow up the the half-assed Public House Pub snippet which was basically an excuse to post an image of a naked lady behind the bar

One more thing: Brewers Jam 2011 is this weekend, Saturday 10/22/11. It sold out again and I will not be going for reasons better left unmentioned. Enjoy drunkards!

And check out the folks at DTWS next time you're downtown!

Popcorn Says F*** You  (Fuck You)



Popcorn Sutton was a legendary moonshiner who achieved folk hero status from various profiles in print and documentaries including some highly entertaining (albeit not intended for general audiences) interviews with Johnny Knoxville. His homemade elixers are still considered among the best, provoking wistful memories from those fortunate enough to have sampled his craftmanship. Tragically he took his own life rather than serve out the sentence he was charged for illicit distilling. His "spirit" lives on however thanks to his authentic recipe being passed on to an apprentice and now reproduced for all to enjoy. This white whiskey is remarkably elegant and complex, perfect for sipping straight. Join us Friday evening here at our free tasting from 5:30 to 7:30 to sample a little of Popcorn's "likker". Wear your overalls.

Soccer Taco Market Square Expanding



(via Market Square District Association)


Soccer Taco will soon open a chic and contemporary bar in the basement of its Market Square location.

"La Cueva del Chango" (translation: the monkey cave) will combine a lively urban atmosphere with a creative menu and cocktail list. Featuring antojitos - Mexican small plates - ceviches and tacos, plus unique margaritas and an extensive selection of tequilas, La Cueva del Chango is sure to become Knoxville's next greatest Hot Spot.

Not to worry, your Soccer Taco classics are still available upstairs! Sip on a famous margarita and dig into your favorite burrito or chimichanga while watching Big Orange Football on one of 13 flat-screen satellite televisions. Or simply relax on the outdoor patio with a bowl of fresh guacamole and a beer. It's no coincidence that Soccer Taco has won awards from three separate media outlets in Knoxville and East Tennessee (including the Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville) for Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Margarita. Take advantage of "The Best" with fabulous Happy Hour Specials Monday - Thursday from 12 until 7pm including $3 Margaritas on the Rocks and $3.50 Frozen Margaritas. Happy Hour Draught and Bottled Beer Specials, too!

Open until 1am Fridays & Saturdays
9 Market Square, Suite 101