There’s not much worse than drinking warm beer, well actually never being able to have Megan Fox is one, but that’s not the point. The Blitz Chiller solves this problem, and solves it quickly. Its revolving chilling chamber can chill a can down to 38ºF in 2 minutes flat and 33ºF (ice cold) in 4. So either you stay ready and make sure you always have cold ones on deck, or you get yourself one of these for back up.
It’s St. Patty’s and you’re going to be going out tonight, so why not celebrate with a pint of the best known stout in the world? The 250th anniversary stout is actually the first new Guinness introduced to the U.S. since 1967. Now don’t you feel special? It’s made with proprietary brewhouse process that combines stout and ale malt to give you a carbonated, clean and smooth finish. How much longer ’til you get off work?
There are plenty of wine racks out there, but this one caught our eye because of the quality and sweet look; The Restoration Hardware’s Factory Table Wine Rack is a vintage-styled rack made of cast aluminum with rivet and piercing details. It will hold up to six, 750ml bottles and is available in rust or zinc finish.
The L’Arc Paris Restaurant, Bar and Nightclub has become the place to be as far as Paris nightlife goes. This holy trinity of upscale entertainment has built its name with a focus on progressive interior design, a historic location and a focus on do-it-all service for those who desire a swank night-on-the-town.
L’Arc Paris is located just across the street from the famed Arc de Triomph, the monument from which this establishment takes its name. While eating the culinary creations of chef Antony Germani, patrons have clear views of this important piece of Paris architectural history.
So the next time you’re in Paris, be sure to stop by and enjoy an exquisite meal, beautiful architecture, an orgy of cocktails and neon lights! We will.
The Puzzleboard by Oooms is actually a pretty simple concept that can be used in more ways than one: each board can be used on its own as a cutting board or serving plate, or put some boards together and you have a super-sized workspace. It’s ideal for cutting those long baguettes, but we think the best part is that any wine glass can be fitted into the blank spot of a board. Use these boards at wine parties so your guest will be able enjoy both wine and food while still having one hand free. Yeah we know, awesome.
Put a new spin on protecting your coffee table with these Record Coasters; made out of silicone, each are obviously a bit smaller than a standard 12″ record. These come in a pack of 4 and are washable and dish washer safe.
This is just one of those things that make you think “hmm that was obvious”. The Sommelier 5 pc. Wine Bottle Set ($20) contains everything you need to both get into and seal your bottle of choice. The cool thing about this is that it will fold up and sit discretely in your probably half empty wine rack. Included in the kit: cork screw, wine pour, wine stopper, foil cutter, and wine ring.
Here at Alpha Maven, we spend our days working (yes we work. most of the time), but once it’s play time, we like to have a little fun (okay, a lot of fun) whenever possible. Where does the fun begin? The home bar of course. When it comes to home storage, nothing is more important than the bar. It stores all the beverages you need to get the night started right (pre game), and end right (A-bar). The Markham Console Bar is made of pine and pine veneer and comes complete with plenty of storage (including a bottle securing trough), a cast iron towel bar, and a cast iron bottle opener.
To help wrap up 2009 and bring in the New Year-2010, we’ve compiled a general list of the top 10 most poplar bottles of bubbly that taste great and will get the job done. We haven’t tried each and everyone so we can’t vouch for all of them, but they all score high in terms of Wine & Spirit points. So with that being said, Cheers to a Safe and Happy New Year!
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For the dog owners out there who were never able to teach their dogs to fetch a beer for them, here’s the next best thing. Although the Bark4Beer Collar won’t get you an actual beer, you’ll definitely know where a bottle opener is when you need one because it will be attached to the dog’s collar. Basically, the Bark4Beer Collar is a retractable bottle opener built within. While this may be impractical in some situations, it’s neat to have and it might actually come in handy.
