Huh, this week is really turning out some great not-your-run-of-the-mill tasting events. Cognac Paul Girard and Godiva chocolates are holding a decadent sampling this Wednesday at the Godiva Cafe in Xintiandi. They're taking cognac 15 to 50 years old and pairing it with chocolate fountains and other luxurious cocoa treats. All the important details are on the flyer--check it out at right. It doesn't come cheap at 380RMB, but cognac and Godiva chocolates? That's not a bad combination, not a bad combination at all. RSVP to Cecile 152 1663 5779. more ›

A nice crowd of beer lovers gathered at Southern Barbarian on Saturday afternoon to ... well ... drink beer. Very good beer. And eat food. Very good food. Mission accomplished. For attendees who left with minds foggy thanks to the strong beers, these photos should jog your memory. Yes, you did drink that much. more ›

Around three hours until our craft beer tasting at Southern Barbarian. Plenty of time to take in "A Better Brew: The rise of extreme beer," Burkhard Bilger's story in the latest New Yorker. That should get you in the mood. See you soon. more ›

Updating yesterday's list of Lucky Draw prizes for Saturday's beer tasting at Southern Barbarian, Sherpa's has generously offered RMB 500 in vouchers as a prize. See you Saturday. Come thirsty. more ›

Our big beer event at Southern Barbarian this weekend is just a few days away, so it's time to give you a few more details. Below you will find a complete list of the beers on offer for unlimited tastings. But first, let's run down the event's lucky draw prizes (everyone who attends will automatically be entered into the drawing): more ›

SH mag food guru Chris St. Cavish somehow got his hands on two free passes to the Shanghaiist beer tasting at Southern Barbarian. Check out his latest column for details on how you can win a ticket from SH. (And everyone loves a good sandwich joke. Those never get old.) more ›

Enjoy an autumn afternoon tasting world-class American craft brews. more ›