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stories ran in the Lancaster and Harrisburg editions
of Fly Magazine. For bar-related gift ideas in your
region, pick up a free print version of Fly Magazine
at an establishment near you! - ed.
Check this list twice! The Fly has taken
the hassle out of the holidays with a condensed guide
of goodies for the barfly on your shopping list. Be
assured that, upon receiving any of the following carefully
selected bar-related gifts, said bargoer will certainly
be singing, "Hallelujah!"
HOME BREW KITS
Beer lovers will have a life-long love affair with their
very own home beer-brewing kit. Start your gift search
at Mr. Steve's Homebrew Supplies, Manchester. With each
two-step kit, suds  scholars
will receive the necessary equipment to brew a batch
(about two cases) of beer: plastic fermenting and bottling
buckets with spigot, thermometer strip, hand capper,
bottle brush, handbook, and more. Cost is $45; a more
advanced glass system is $97. Ingredients to suit your
tastebuds (boxed grains average $23) are sold separately.
For those who prefer grapes to grains, home wine-making
kits - 6.5-gallon fermenter and carboy, corks, handbook,
and more - start at $59 (a batch makes 24 bottles).
Never fear, owner Steve Stoppard also conducts free
one-hour brew classes at Mr. Steve's, located at 4332
North George Street, Manchester. Call 266-5954 or visit
mrsteves.com for additional info.
COOLER COAT
Forget hauling along a clumsy cooler, a six-pack of
beer will stay cool under your collar with the Tailgater
Cooler Coat. Invented and designed by Frank Countess,
York, about a year ago, this waterproof jacket sports
six strategically placed pockets within - perfect for
beer cans/bottles (OK, or maybe a cell phone, sunglasses,
etc.) before the game, or while on a camping or fishing
trip. An added feature is the zipper, which also conveniently
acts as a spring-loaded bottle opener. Cooler Coats
are available in Large, Extra Large, and Extra-Extra
Large sizes; cost is $89, plus shipping and handling.
To place an order, print a form from www.beergeerusa.com
and send to Beer Geer LLC, P.O. Box 506, York, PA 17405.
CIGARS
For some bargoers, it's not enough for one hand to be
busy with a beverage - the other must hold a cigar.
Satisfy the cigar smoker's needs with a Cuban cigar
from DJ's Westgate Beverage. Owner Jack Shearer claims
he's the only one in the area to carry these treasures,
and explains that they are legal because the tobacco
was embargoed before importing was prohibited. Cubans
range from $5-$10. If your barfly prefers a tamer toke,
DJ's humidor is packed with hundreds of varieties, plus
accessories like gift cases (high end is $53), cutters,
and more. DJ's is located in the Westgate Plaza at Kenneth
and Loucks roads, York. Call 764-1550 for additional
info.
RETRO BAR GEAR
Help your barfly buddy party like it's 1959 with some
retro gear barware and smoking accessories from Zap
and Co., located at 315 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Start the party with a vintage cocktail shaker, available
in standard stainless steel ($14.95-$19.95) or custom
designs (up to $39.95). Pour your concoction into your
choice of retro shot glasses ($4-$6) or an engravable
or covered flask ($24.95-$34.95). After retrieving a
cigarette from his new chrome or gold-plated cigarette
case ($20-$30) and placing it in his cigarette holder
($8-$30), your bar hoppin' bro can light it with his
new Zippo lighter (around $20). Then comes the pièce
de résistance: a retro ashtray - options range from
the 1950s boomerang ashtray ($14.95) to the popular
"spin-o-rama" ($19.95) to the art deco classic nymph
ashtray ($284.95). For additional info, call 397-7405
or visit www.zapandco.com.
ELECTRONIC GAMES
No wet-bar wonderland would be complete without some
electronic gadgetry. Pla-Mor Music & Amusement Co.,
located at 131 North Plum Street, Lancaster, serves
as a one-stop shop for your pinball pleasure. Pla-Mor's
inventory consists primarily of used machines, meaning
that you can satisfy your video sweet tooth without
breaking the bank. About a dozen pinball machines are
in stock, priced at $1,500-$7,000 apiece. Current models
include "Rollergames," "Last Action Hero," and "Creature
from the Black Lagoon." A variety of video games are
also available, including shoot-'em-uppers like "Area
51" and action games like "X-Men," as well as fighting,
hunting, racing, and sports games. Prices range from
$500-$1,000, although vintage games or sit-down games
that come in twin units ("Cruisin'," $15,000) cost more.
For additional information, call 392-4140.
BAR GAMES
Turn your barfly's parlour into a playground with some
bar-friendly games. A good starting point is Lucchessi
Billiard Supply, located at 738 West Market Street,
York. If you're feeling especially generous, you can
invest in a new pool table starting at $2,000. Other
must-haves include a foosball table (averaging $300)
and a dart board ($94 for a standard cork board). Any
leftover cash can be put toward a lush poker table,
air hockey table ($600), set of bar stools, or table
tennis conversion. For additional information, call
854-3555.
BARWARE
You may believe Santa exists once you set foot into
the barware paradise of Mixology's. This one-stop shop
is perfect for the mixology needs of your barfly - from
prep to play. Unique gift ideas include a traveling
bar kit (pictured), a leather carrying case equipped
with two- to three-bottle compartments, a jigger, mini-cups,
bottle opener, a list of mixed drink ideas, and serving
tray ($90-$100); a traveling wine backpack complete
with bottle and glasses pockets, dinnerware, cheese
board, and more for $60; and for the martini maker,
a variety of shakers ($14.95-$18.95) along with a 50cc
vermouth mister to perfect that perfectly dry martini.
Mixology's is located at 4343 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill.
For additional info, call 737-7262 or visit www.mixologys.com.
LIMO RIDE
What's almost as nice as a stretch limo for Christmas,
takes up less room under the tree, and bears a more
affordable price tag? Renting a limo ride! Yes, technically
you don't have the thrill of unwrapping a 22-foot luxury
car, but it's the perfect pampering pleasure for a bar
hopping night on the town with friends. Check your local
"Yellow Pages" under Limousine Service for a slew of
options.
"FLY MAGAZINE" SUBSCRIPTION
The 12 days of Christmas will be extended into 12 entertainment-packed
issues of Fly Magazine, conveniently delivered to your
barfly's mailbox each month. A one-year York County
subscription is $18; the Harrisburg area edition is
$18 and Lancaster County is $22. Make checks payable
to Sapphire Media, Inc. and kindly send it and the gift
receiver's address to Fly Magazine, 516 West Orange
Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Call 854-0522 for additional
info.
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