Beer Gardens become popular in California

As the LA Times writes, the German tradition of Beer Gardens do become popular in Southern California:
Beer gardens growing in Southern California, with a twist
Although some follow German tradition, many of the establishments in the Los Angeles area have interpreted old-fashioned beer gardens through the prism of local diversity and hipness.
Lederhosen aren’t required, but new [...]

Maßkrugstemmen

Maßkrugstemmen is a strength competition that is gaining in notoriety during Oktoberfest season. A Maßkrug is made of double-walled dimpled glass, weighs in at around 2 lbs empty and holds one liter of bier. That’s 33.8 oz or just under 3 American bottles.
Rules: Hold the “Maßkrug” 1. with one arm, 2. completely stretched out and [...]

Brooklyn Biergarten welcomes good cause

As Americans are getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, ‘The Place for all Things German in New York,’ is preparing another fun fundraiser in support of its website www.GermanyinNYC.org.
On Tuesday, July 13 (6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.), the New Loreley in Williamsburg is setting aside its wooden tables and opens a couple [...]

German Mayfest in New York

“The place for all things German in New York” cordially  invites everybody to its very first Mayfest on May 4, from 6:30 to 9:30pm at Deutsches Haus at New York University.
Consul Jochen Wolter, president of the presenting German American Community Project writes: “This event will benefit our successful website GermanyinNYC.org, the colorful, events-centric information platform that brings [...]

Emily Blunt loves “Marmite”

Talking about bread spread. Recently I interviewed Emily Blunt, when asked what the British actress carries with her on her journeys, she exclaimed “Marmite”. Since I have never heard of it, she described it as “ a vegetarian bread spread with a distinctive taste.” This distinctive taste stems from the fact that it is made [...]