Pi Pizzeria

Our favorite pizza spot in DC. The highlight is the Chicago-style deep dish pie. Pi also offers an extensive beer list. Beware that the deep dish pizzas can take a while to prepare, so this isn't a great option if you're in a hurry.

Hofbrauhaus

This is the Mecca of all beer halls situated near Marienplatz. Even if you don't like beer (and why are you in Bavaria if you don't?), it's an experience itself to walk through the most famous beer hall in the world, the building dating from 1880 and seating 5000 people. It's free to enter and even offers live music during lunch and dinner.

Hopworks Urban Brewery

This is a great brewery across the river from downtown Portland. If you're staying on that side it's a very convenient stop, and even if you aren't you may want to venture that way. The beer is Hopwo…

Stuck in Albuquerque

A few weeks ago I traveled to Albuquerque on business. I'd never been to New Mexico, and I didn't know what to expect. Founded in 1706 as a Spanish outpost, Albuquerque lies at about a mile of elev…

Brixens

Brixens serves up tasty American cuisine with a strong New Mexico influence. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of craft beers (cans and bottles only; no drafts, unfortunately) and cocktails…

Deschutes Brewery Public House

Deschutes started in Bend, Oregon and offers up fantastic beer. You can now find their beer at at restaurants and bars serving microbrews across the country, but you their Portland brewpub offers access to uncommon vintages that are tough to find elsewhere.

Barrel 44

Barrel 44 is a neat beer bar in the heart of Palermo. It offers a large selection of bottles, including several interesting local craft brews. The atmosphere is pleasant, and there's a small outdoor seating area.

Pivnica Medvedgrad

This is a fun brewpub on Tkalciceva Street (which you should visit anyway). It has 5 in house beers and serves up heavy pub food either in a cozy interior or outdoor terrace right on one of Zagreb's …