Short road trip, anyone? The New Braunfels-based
Krause's Café & Biergarten challenges guests (21 and older) to "hold their bier" by hosting
this series of stein-holding contests all summer long. It's not just fun for fun's sake: The ultimate winner will receive
airfare and a two-night hotel stay in
New York City. Note: Join the competition each Saturday for an entry fee of $20; the finals will be on Aug. 21. Pro tip: Try the Jager Schnitzel while you're there, liebchen; that mushroom sauce is *chef's kiss* ...