[BeerAdvocate] 
No, that's not a typo. This is a "Bière de Garde" from Flying Dog Brewery. Guard dog. Garde dog. Get it? OK. Moving on ...
The French Bière de Garde ("beer for keeping") style is sometimes referred to as the sister to the Belgian Saison, as both are Farmhouse Ales that are traditionally brewed in early spring (prime brewing conditions) using local ingredients, matured in cool storage and consumed throughout the summer months.
[The Second Glass] 
The mysterious man behind the Beehive's bottles
It is no secret that the subterranean, industrial gallery-like space of the Beehive [541 Tremont St., South End, Boston. 617.423.0069. beehiveboston.com] is awash with the unique jazzy sounds of live local musicians seven nights of the week. Innovative photos and paintings may grace the walls, but what many people don't realize is that the wine cellar is stocked with a different form of creative expression. Bertil Jean-Chronberg, general manager and wine director, maintains a selection of vino—a curated assortment he refers to as ""art"—designed to gently nudge people out of their comfort zone of California Cabernet or Italian Pinot Grigio.
[Greenland] 
Pedal your way to awesome free stuff
At the risk of preaching to the choir, it doesn't hurt to rattle off some of the myriad ways that biking helps the environment and city culture:
[YelpStop] 
Glass-blowing, Sasquatch, grits and cracklings
Chances are you probably don't consider Jackson Square (hint: it's on the orange line) a prime destination. Yet the ballyhoo about a few special establishments from folks on Yelp.com inspired us to rethink the area's offerings and brave the trek. And it was amazing.
[Eats] 
Open wide for an uncanny spunk du Sud
Although it was not entirely obvious the point at which I fell in love with this little restaurant, I think a choice moment was when I got home after my meal and a burp tasted reassuringly like bacon.
[LUPEC] 
Cocktail endangerment no more!
Welcome to the Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) Boston's corner of the Dig, where our goal is to turn you on to a totally different breed of cocktail.
LUPEC Boston is a classic cocktail society dedicated to breeding, raising and releasing nearly extinct drinks into the wild (aka Greater Boston bars and restaurants). We are 11 cocktail enthusiasts who meet once a month to sample delicious cocktail creations from a bygone era and educate ourselves about the important and virtually forgotten forebroads who sipped them.
[Style] 
A horizon teeming with Hillbilly Harlots
Nefertiti Moore's first design was a skirt made from Beverly Hills, 90210 curtains. "Jason Priestley's face was on the front and Luke Perry was on the back," she says. "It was a big hit."
Moore has since graduated to more complicated designs for Vixious Clothing, her women's "urban couture" line. Vixious threads are one of a kind vintage-inspired pieces. There's a new collection every fall, spring and summer.
[BeerAdvocate] 
If you've never heard of Green Flash Brewing Co. out of Vista, Calif., let this be an introduction. And once you try their brews, you'll never forget them. Even their motto backs this up: "Taste it once, remember it forever."
Sounds a bit cheesy, but we'll cut 'em some slack as Green Flash is brewing one of the best IPAs of not only the west coast, but arguably the country. Their West Coast IPA is basically the quintessential example of American over-the-top hopping found in many modern-day India Pale Ales.
[The Second Glass] 
She gave you life; buy her a drink
This Mother's Day, while you're imbibing over eggs benedict at an elegant restaurant (you did make reservations, right?), we suggest opting for some bubbly. It's a subtle and classy way to say, "Thanks for raising me, Mom; now let's get drunk—I mean, celebrate—in the middle of the day." There are many options to choose from, including Champagne, sparkling wine and the vitamin C-laced mimosa. Below, we cover the brunchy basics. You're on your own (with some alcoholic fortitude) for the inevitable "ugh, can we not talk about that, Mom?" conversations.
[Greenland] 
Give green greens
Giving someone a bunch of their favorite blooms should not make you (or them) feel guilty. But just because they're "from nature" does not mean the gift is natural. The pesticides and energy involved in growing tulips and shipping them to your corner florist aren't insignificant. If blossoms are a must, try taking the green(er) route and buy or ship your loved one an organic bouquet. These flower arrangements are shipped locally, grown organically by Fair Trade farmers, and packaged in environmentally responsible vases, tissue paper and boxes.
