Strange Brew

I'm not really a fan of the Food Network show, Mystery Diners, but tonight's episode featured Newport Beach Brewing Co.

"After hearing rumors of unusual beer being served in his restaurant, Michael, owner of Newport Beach Brewing Company in Newport Beach, Calif., believes his onsite Brewmaster may be running a side business.  Charles sends in Mystery Diners Amber and Grant and discovers more than one employee is brewing trouble."

I missed it myself, but it should be on again within the next week or possibly available On Demand, so I'll catch it another time.  Did you see it?

The Lost Abbey on Cooking Channel?

How is it that I find out, 12 hours after the fact, that a show on Cooking Channel called United Tastes of America with Jeffrey Saad, runner up in Season 5 of Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star", was filming a segment for the show at The Lost Abbey today? Why are these things always posted after the fact, or right as they are happening? Are they worried the place will be inundated with fans or on-lookers? Probably, and it would most likely happen. Still, I would like to know when television shows are in town filming spots about local breweries! Wishful thinking, I know. That being said, I will now patiently wait for the show to air and will keep you posted with air dates as I learn of them.