If you delight in frequenting wine bars and talking shop with the sommelier, or love to keep up to date with the latest craft-beer happenings, then head over to Long Beach's Promenade this weekend for something a lot like Christmas. A ticket to the Beer & Wine Festival gets you unlimited 3 oz. tastings of fancy beer and wine in a keepsake glass, as well as ten paired food tastings—nearly 20 local restaurants are each matched with a brewery or wine bar/winery to offer a food-and-booze pairing ranging from comfort classic to ultra-modern. Of course, there are designated drivers tickets available, too, which get five food tastings. Come celebrate both these libations and imbibe the night away.
Sat., Oct. 11, 5 p.m., 2014
