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Beer
Bevindustry
1 week ago
Beer

Cayman Jack Sweet Heat Margarita Flavors

Cayman Jack has launched Sweet Heat Margarita Flavors due to 87% of fans desiring a spicy version. [ more ]
Bevindustry
1 month ago
Beer

2024 Beer Report | Flavored malt beverages shine in US beer market

FMBs have seen significant growth in dollar and case sales, outperforming other alcoholic beverage segments.
Experts note that FMBs faced challenges due to hard seltzer's decline, highlighting its dominant role in the market. [ more ]
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Wine
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Wine

Thanksgiving: Holiday beverage pairings are for the birds

Pairing wine with every course of a holiday meal can result in a lot of alcohol consumption
Pairing cocktails with courses can dull the senses [ more ]
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Meet the Brother Who Brews Beer at Maine's Friars' Brewhouse Tap Room

Home Culture Image Courtesy of Brother Donald Paul It's not uncommon for alcohol and religion to go hand-in-hand.Religious orders have produced alcoholic beverages for centuries, including France's Carthusian Monks, who've distilled the herbaceous liqueur Chartreuse since 1737, and the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, which has brewed Trappist beers since at least the 17th century.
Inverse
1 year ago
Wine

Is Natural Wine Better For You?

Thus far, humans haven't succeeded in finding a healthy spin on imbibing.Sadly, any health benefits of red wine are outweighed by the negative effects of alcohol on the human body.Some lagers may nourish the gut microbiome - except alcohol pummels those same microbes.Yet another libation holds an iffy status as quasi-healthy booze: Natural wine, perhaps for its name alone, may well be the kale of alcoholic beverages.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Shipping Wine? Send It By Boat

The schooner Apollonia has become a part of business-as-usual for Nika Carlson, owner of Greenpoint Cidery, who makes farmhouse-style cider at her Hudson, New York facility.The bottles are loaded aboard the sailboatabout two weeks later, they arrive at the dock in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where locals can pick up a boat box.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

This Everything Bagel-Inspired Martini Is Everything Savory All at Once

Image Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Hear us out: Everything bagels and booze are an underrated combo.But forget the generous schmear of cream cheese.While you're at it, lose the bagel, too.Everything bagel spicean umami-rich, crunchy blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and saltis the martini rim garnish we didn't know we needed.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

The Top 10 White Claw Flavors, Ranked by Tasting Experts

Hard seltzer has changed the way Americans drinkand whether we like it or not, it's here to stay.The refreshing summertime staple that started it all?White Claw.Though there are now more than 150 brands of hard seltzer in the United States, our love for Claws hasn't gone flat.So, our team of tasting experts sought to try them all to determine the best flavors.
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

A Sex-Shaming Rant About Margaritas Accidentally Became the Song of the Summer

Credit...Tetra Images/Alamy By Madison Malone Kircher The early contender for the song of summer is a TikTok-fueled remix of a sexually explicit Evangelical sermon about margaritas.Allow me to explain.Earlier this spring, a 65-year-old Evangelical Christian named Cindy Smock better known as Sister Cindy gave a sermon on the campus of Louisiana State University.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Burlington signs lease for big San Jose store site in retail expansion

SAN JOSE Burlington Coat Factory has signed a lease to occupy a big store site in San Jose, taking space in a building that would also accommodate a Sprouts Farmers Market, according to public documents.The two retailers would each occupy big chunks of a San Jose building at 375 North Capitol Avenue that totals 99,500 square feet, public records and a marketing brochure show.
introduction
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

Learn About Edible Plants of the Caribbean at the New York Botanical Garden

The African American Garden at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx has inspired a program on June 17, during the weekend before Juneteenth, to highlight the plants and foods of the Caribbean.From 10 a.m. until noon, there will be a conversation between the scholar Jessica B. Harris and the writer Jamaica Kincaid about the edible plants of the Caribbean, followed by a panel discussion about sugar moderated by the food historian Scott Alves Barton.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

Why is France spending millions to turn wine into alcohol for cosmetics?

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.at
1 year ago
Wine

Have your say: What are the best and worst traditional Austrian dishes?

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

French wine exports hit record despite falling volumes

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

QUIZ: Test your knowledge with the ultimate French cheese quiz

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

France announces 200m plan to boost home-grown fruit and vegetables

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
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Eater Portland
10 months ago
Portland food

Portland Beer Week Returns to Celebrate the City's Craft Beer Culture With 10 Days of Events

Portland Beer Week, a celebration of the city's craft beer culture and "all of its tangents, from food to artwork and design, film and science," returns this month.The festival encompasses dozens of events happening city-wide, which showcase local beers and their makers through tastings, food pairings, collaborations, and educational opportunities.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: June 2023

John Keats, Poet and Surgeon Poet John Keats died tragically early, in 1821, at the age of 25, of tuberculosis.But few people are aware that he crowded two careers into his brief life: he studied medicine and was trained in surgery for as many years as he wrote poetry.Even people who know of Keats's early training have assumed that he was pushed into medicine against his will, resented it and left it as soon as possible.
Design
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Essential glassware for your home bar - Yanko Design

Staying in and mixing up cocktails on Friday nights can be lots of fun, and that's why home bars form an integral aspect of design today.It is a spot where you keep your wines and spirits in order.Of course, it's also a great place to store your glassware, cocktail tools, and a good recipe book.In a well-stocked bar, different styles of glassware are intended to optimize the drinking experience your guests are looking for.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Studio Paul Chan references Wes Anderson at Boisson bottle shop in LA

The opening scene from a Wes Anderson film provided a starting point for the interior of this bottle shop in Los Angeles, by locally based Studio Paul Chan.The first LA location for Boisson combines elements of mid-century Hollywood design and art deco in a 1,160-square-foot (108-square-metre) space to showcase a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Food bank founder taking shopping trolley on 32km walk to raise cash for service

A food bank founder will be embarking on a 32km (20-mile) walk with a shopping trolley to raise money for those in need of their services just a year after suffering a heart attack.Canon Gavin Kibble, who founded Coventry food bank in the West Midlands, will be stopping at all of the city's 14 food bank centres on May 29 in a bid to raise awareness and funds as demand on their services continues to grow due to the cost-of-living crisis.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

BrewDog advert banned over misleading' fruity beers claim

A misleading BrewDog advert which appeared to claim that company's fruit-flavoured beers constitute one of your five-a-day has been banned.The contested phrase featured as the subject heading of a promotional email sent to customers on 20 July  advertising beers with names such as Lost In Guava, Pineapple Punch, and Lost In Lychee & Lime.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

BrewDog ad banned over one of your five a day' claim

An ad for BrewDog has been banned over a tongue-in-cheek claim that its fruit-flavoured beers constitute one of your five a day.An email, dated July 20, featured the subject heading One of your five a day, and advertised beers with names that included Lost In Guava, Pineapple Punch, and Lost In Lychee & Lime.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

MPs told they can throw Christmas parties paid for by taxpayer

MPs have been told for the first time that they can charge the cost of Christmas staff parties to taxpayers.The cost of food, drink and festive decorations can all be claimed, new guidance from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) states.But politicians' claims for the holiday cannot include alcoholic beverages, the pay and expenses watchdog said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Red Bull loses legal battle against gin maker with bull' in its name

Artisanal gin-maker Bullards has won a legal battle against Red Bull, after the energy drinks manufacturer claimed that the word bull within Bullards could cause confusion.Norwich-based spirits firm Bullards, which has about 10 staff, had received a letter from lawyers acting for Red Bull opposing its application to register Bullards as a trademark.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ukrainian refugees in UK who fled war turning to food banks amid soaring inflation

Ukrainian refugees in the UK are turning to food banks amid rising inflation and the struggle to find employment.
Funcheap
11 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors vs. Lakers: 2023 Playoffs Watch Party at Thrive City (Game 6) Party at Thrive City

Dub Nation - come out to Thrive City for the Golden State Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Chase.When the Warriors are on the road, enjoy lawn games and our sport court, special guests and entertainers, and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board!All Chase cardholders can show their Chase credit or debit card to access the Chase Lounge for a VIP experience and receive an exclusive giveaway (while supplies last).
Funcheap
11 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors vs. Lakers: 2023 Playoffs Watch Party at Thrive City (Game 5)

Dub Nation - come out to Thrive City for the Golden State Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Chase.When the Warriors are on the road, enjoy lawn games and our sport court, special guests and entertainers, and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board!All Chase cardholders can show their Chase credit or debit card to access the Chase Lounge for a VIP experience and receive an exclusive giveaway (while supplies last).
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA food

Two of L.A.'s most anticipated new restaurants open this week

(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

Yess Restaurant
The highly anticipated Japanese restaurant from the team that brought a colorful line-caught-seafood truck to the Arts District is now open.Yess Restaurant is the fully realized follow-up to the ambitious and pandemic-spurred Yess Aquatic truck headed by chef Junya Yamasaki (formerly of London's Koya).
Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

A Neon-Fueled Newcomer Does Mexican-Japanese Fusion Along the Coast

Another big shakeup has hit Santa Monica, as Blue Plate Oysterette has vacated its Ocean Avenue address after nearly 15 years.In its place comes Lucky Yu, a neon-fueled seafood hangout that marries the flavors of Baja California and Japan, while still feeling purely of Los Angeles.Curious customers won't have to wait for Lucky Yu to come alive; the concept has been popping up inside of Blue Plate at 1355 Ocean Avenue for a bit now.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

LA's Newest Vegan Contender Brings Crispy Pizzas, Mozzarella Sticks, and Punk Music to Silver Lake

Junkyard Dog - Silver Lake's newest plant-based restaurant - opens today, October 7.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Venice's New Nonalcoholic Bottle Shop Is Creating Space for Sober-Curious Drinkers

To provide thoughtful recommendations for customers looking to try non-alcoholic alternatives beyond O'Doul's, Gonzalez came up with a quiz to narrow down the selection process.
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If there's a bottle sitting on the bar, Gonzalez says customers can have a sample.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

All the Best Things to Drink at Disneyland

The most refreshing cocktails, floats, sodas, and more in and around the amusement park Braving the crowds at Disneyland can wear down even the most ambitious park-goer - especially on a hot Anaheim day.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Secretary of State Antony Blinken Checks Out the Tasty Tacos at Guisados

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, likely in town for the Summit of the Americas that has been taking place all week in Downtown Los Angeles, visited Boyle Heights to try the tasty tacos at Guisados earlier this week.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Olympia Hotel Management Appoints Karl McElligott Director of Food & Beverage

Olympia Hotel Management has named Karl McElligott the Director of Food & Beverage.McElligott was previously the Director of Food & Beverage at Fathom Companies in Portland, overseeing all F&B operations at The Press Hotel and Canopy Portland Waterfront.Before that, he was the Director of Food & Beverage at Stowe Mountain Lodge and the Director of Restaurants at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

What do visitors eat and drink in Australian casinos?

Just imagine the following picture: you have decided to visit a very respectable gambling club, and you are also stylishly dressed up, then you choose a gambling game in the lobby, which will perfectly match your mood, and you proceed to your business.Something is missing here, isn't there?And, of course, it lacks everything appropriate and very nicely serves you an alcoholic beverage with a savory snack.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Hoplark Expands Footprint in the Pacific Northwest with Columbia Distributing

, the makers of innovative, non-alcoholic beverages that provide a craft brew experience without the calories, today announced its partnership with Columbia Distributing , one of the country's largest total beverage distributors, offering a robust portfolio of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
TheTravel
1 year ago
NYC food

Plant-Based Paradise: Finding The 10 Best Vegan Food Stops In New York City

New York City is a food lover's paradise.The 12 best foodie neighborhoods in NYC include Chinatown and Chelsea, but delicious food can be found all over the city.Some people seek out the 10 best pizza places in New York, while others wish to explore NYC's best rooftop restaurants.New York City is also known for its wide variety of restaurants serving up a wide variety of dishes.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Nationals

What's new at Nats Park for 2023

The Italian sub from Capo Deli is one of several new food items available at Nationals Park this season.(Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post) With Opening Day less than a week away, the Washington Nationals hosted their annual ballpark tour for media Friday.The team didn't offer a demonstration of the new pitch clock behind home plate, but it did provide a look at - and taste of - what else is new at the ballpark this season.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Is Wine Gluten-Free? The Answer May Not Be So Simple

Adhering to a strict gluten-free diet can be stressful and time-consuming.Whether driven by celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, the ability to read labels is an indispensable skill.But although most food products are required to include detailed nutritional and ingredient information on their labels, many alcoholic beverages are a different story.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Live free or dry: No buying booze on Amtrak in New Hampshire

Travel PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston will soon have to hold off on buying alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire.The Amtrak Downeaster takes passengers 145 miles from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston.The train includes a cafe car that serves alcohol.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

THC Drinks Will Soon Be Everywhere. Here Are 8 to Know About.

As cannabis becomes more mainstream, the ways in which it can be consumed will only become more varied.One of the latest trends is THC-infused beverages.They're being touted as a new and casual way to consume that offer precise dosing in a form that is more socially adaptable than smoking, and more predictable than that batch of brownies your buddy whipped up.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Spices Offer New Twists on Classic Cocktails

You've bought craft spirits and artisanal bitters, stocked your bar cart with stirrers, shakers and citrus juicers.But when it's time to mix up cocktails, do you utilize your spice rack?Bitters, liqueurs, vermouths and other common cocktail ingredients are all made with spices, and are a great (and very easy) way to incorporate spice flavors in mixed drinks, says Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, a New York City-based spice company.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Question 3 fails, signaling a win for chain liquor retailers and a loss for package stores

Politics Question 3 was a desperate measure by package stores to try to stop chain liquor retailers from edging them out of the market.Massachusetts voters weighed in on the state's liquor laws Tuesday night, sayingno to Question 3.
The ballot question would've expanded certain liquor licenses while capping others, made out-of-state licenses an acceptable form of ID for buying alcohol, changed the penalty formula for liquor retailers, and eliminated self-checkout for buying liquor.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

The Opportunity for Alcohol Companies in Cannabis: Why Petalfast's CEO Says the Time is Now

While alcohol plays a significant role in American culture, cannabis has largely been left out of mainstream commercial markets due to federal illegalities and widespread prejudice.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Judge clears path for Miami Beach to roll back 5 a.m. last call

Travelers headed to South Beach for its ballyhooed, party-till-dawn bar and dance club scene will soon find their revelries shortened by hours.A judge ruled on Tuesday that last call for alcohol in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Racy holiday party with high schoolers leads to charges for ex-Claremont schools official

The former president of the Claremont school board and two other men have been charged in connection with a holiday party that drew an uproar from parents who said their high school children were offered alcohol and exposed to improper behavior by a "dirty Santa."The annual "tree trimming" party took place Dec. 3, police said, at the Claremont home of Steven Llanusa, 62, who was the president of the Claremont Unified Board of Education at the time.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Marketing

Super Bowl 2023: Recent change means way more booze brands

NEW YORK A bevy of booze brands will be in the Super Bowl ad lineup this year, now that Anheuser-Busch has ended its exclusive advertising sponsorship after more than 30 years.In addition to celebrities hawking Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, viewers will see some famous folks touting the qualities of Heineken and Coors, and even suggesting they drink cognac or whiskey responsibly, of course.
Adweek
1 year ago
Marketing

The 10 Biggest Creative and Media Account Changes of 2022

While fewer accounts changed hands this year compared to 2021, there were a number of significant moves.Interestingly, the big account changes can be categorized into the following groups: QSR, alcoholic beverages, automotive and retail.Of the ten accounts that made it into this story, Adweek estimates four are worth more than $1 billion each.
Medium
1 year ago
San Francisco

Now four years sober, I found non-alcoholic paradise in this Outer Richmond tavern

Joshua James is founder of Ocean Beach Cafe, a non-alcoholic bar and eatery in the Outer Richmond; he is photographed here in his speakeasy.All photos by Saul Sugarman.I stopped drinking four years ago; what began as a sober month sort of just snowballed.My drinking habits rarely became serious, but the boozy antics and long hangovers felt worthy to discard.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

An alcohol-free life can be good? These people figured that out long ago | CBC News

Willow Yamauchi quit drinking about 17 years ago.She said booze made her feel unhealthy and she has never stopped thinking about an alcoholic uncle who died at 37. Yamauchi, 50, drank as a teen and more recently raised a toast at her daughter's wedding, for luck.But the Vancouver woman says since 2005, she's never ingested more than a "centimetre" of alcohol.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2023: What time the river will be dyed green Saturday, parade routes and more

Chicago doesn't wait until March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which is why the Chicago River dyeing and downtown parade are taking place Saturday.The city is expecting an influx of people to celebrate the events, so here's what you need to know if you plan to experience them in person.[ 'You feel like you're king for a day': How a family dyes the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day ]
[ Vintage Chicago Tribune: IRISH in Chicago ]
Saturday will be cloudy and windy with temperatures nearly steady in the mid-30s.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

'Look out for each other,' top cop says as Chicago officials brace for possible mayhem, but hope for enjoyable New Year's Eve

City officials gathered Friday to outline measures they've put in place to ensure Chicago rings in the new year safely.Meanwhile, activists and violence interrupters were planning to ride the CTA's Red Line Saturday and push for the early closing of some establishments on the city's South Side that sell liquor, steps they say will deter violence and increase public safety.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

This number shows that high inflation is sticking around

The latest inflation figures from the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union are feeding hopes that the worst is over and some relief for struggling households could arrive soon.Annual inflation in the United States slowed to 6.4% in January, easing for the seventh consecutive month.
www.thelocal.com
1 year ago
Wine

US-made cheese can be called gruyere' too: court

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

French supermarkets to create 3-month budget range to help with inflation

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Wine

Small French island restaurant wins 3-star Michelin ranking

Bottles of wine sold across the EU must start displaying the contents' nutritional value from the end of the year but winemakers have avoided having to include a Nutri-Score table on their products.Winemakers have fought a rearguard action against the introduction of nutritional labelling on their produce for more than 40 years when the first European rules on labelling of the composition and nutritional value of food products was first introduced.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

How to stock your home bar for Dry January, plus a mocktail recipe that will make you forget there's no booze

The Dry January phenomenon offers consumers the opportunity to take a break from booze and embrace mocktails as a way to enjoy the pleasures of drinking minus the buzz.Denver resident Elliott Clark, known as the Apartment Bartender, likes being more aware of his drinking habits this time of year, but contends non-alcoholic beverages shouldn't be limited to a single month of healthy habits.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

San Francisco's Fall Restaurant Week returns with deals at 160-plus restaurants

Need a good reason to head into San Francisco this month, besides the city's legendarily lovely October weather?
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
NYC drinking

How to stock your home bar for Dry January, plus a mocktail recipe that will make you forget there's no booze

The Dry January phenomenon offers consumers the opportunity to take a break from booze and embrace mocktails as a way to enjoy the pleasures of drinking minus the buzz.Denver resident Elliott Clark, known as the Apartment Bartender, likes being more aware of his drinking habits this time of year, but contends non-alcoholic beverages shouldn't be limited to a single month of healthy habits.
www.sfcritic.com
1 year ago
SF music

6 Essential Things To Plan For Before a Wedding

Getting married is one of the biggest days of your life, and there's no doubt that planning for it can be a daunting task.But it doesn't have to be stressful!If you break down the process into manageable chunks, you can plan for your wedding without feeling overwhelmed.You should consider six essential things when working on your wedding plan.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Afternoon, News: Oregon is Number One (In Voting), the Thursday "Dog of the Day," and Republican Clown Car Continues Sloooooow Crash

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD AFTERNOON, PORTLAND!Are you curious about the WEATHER?
EverOut Portland
1 year ago
Portland

Seven Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try for Dry January 2023 in Portland - EverOut Portland

Looking to decrease your alcohol consumption for January?We've compiled a handy list of non-alcoholic beverages around Portland so you can quench your thirst.For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.Tamarind limeade and mango lassi at The Sudra
EverOut Portland
1 year ago
Portland

How to Celebrate the Fourth of July 2022 in Portland - EverOut Portland

Independence Day is coming up on Monday, and we're heading into a three-day weekend.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Hear in Portland: Packed Weekend of Shows with Roullette Delgato, HS.Dro, and a Wild Promotion from El Hempe

Hello Mercury Music readers!It's Mac Smiff, and I'll be covering for our beloved Jennifer Moore while she takes some time to celebrate and bond with her adorable new baby!No worries, she'll be back.
Brownstoner
1 year ago
Brooklyn real estate

Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th-Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year

For those following the Gregorian calendar, and that's most of us, that magic moment when the old year ends in the last seconds of 11:59 on December 31 and the new begins at midnight on January 1 is celebrated with music, fireworks, noise makers, parties and a kiss.And thus it has been for centuries, with Brooklyn being no exception.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Myths and facts about treating a hangover

Editor's Note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.Sign up for CNN's Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being.Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover?If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The top five 'weird and wonderful' stories of south east London in 2022

South east London is packed full of the weird and the wonderful  here at the News Shopper we have covered some very peculiar stories indeed.From a woman marrying her cat to a drunken proposal  there seems to never be a dull moment across the south east London boroughs.Here is a roundup of our favourite weird and wonderful stories over the past year.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

The Scientific Case for Sipping Whiskey When Sick

It's cold and flu season, and for many dads, that means a hot toddy for that cold and flu.Hot cocktails like the toddy - a warm cup of whiskey spiked with lemon, honey, cloves, and cinnamon - have long been prized as an old-school cold remedy.But does it actually give sick parents anything more than a hangover?
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

THC Drinks Will Soon Be Everywhere. Here Are 9 to Know About.

As cannabis becomes more mainstream, the ways in which it can be consumed will only become more varied.One of the latest trends is THC-infused beverages.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Live soccer for the blind: Experiencing Bayer 04 Leverkusen's matchday service for the visually impaired

On a brisk November day, I followed Petra, a 21-year-veteran of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's stadium team, down from the press lunchroom to the mixed zone, where players and members of the media mingle after matches.At one end, there is a lobby with elevators to the interior levels of the BayArena; on the other, the tunnel opens onto the pitch.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

5 Myths About Thanksgiving FoodDebunked

If only the turkey on your Thanksgiving table could talk.That bird would like a word about how exhausting it is.The idea that turkey makes us tired has been passed around holiday celebrations for a long timeand it's not the only myth shared year after year.Is canned pumpkin really less nutritious than fresh?
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

World Cup 2022: Ecuador supporters chant "We want beer" in the stands against Qatar

(Image credit: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) World Cup 2022 has opened with Ecuador in the ascendency  but still the fans aren't happy.La Tri stormed to a two-goal lead in the first half, after two goals from Enner Valencia gave them the lead of over Qatar.First, a penalty was given against goalkeeper Saad Al-Sheeb of the hosts  after a bizarre and controversial opener was ruled out in the first five minutes, also against Valencia  before the star man doubled his side's lead.
Defector
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA Is Getting The Beerless World Cup It Deserves | Defector

The clownification of the World Cup continues apace.Just a few days ago we saw Qatari security guards hassling visiting journalists, seemingly more out of occupational habit than with any discernible aim in mind.Today brings news that the Qatari government has reneged on its alcohol-permissive previous promises and now will forbid the sale of beer in and around the stadiums.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fan fury as beer is banned at World Cup stadiums after FIFA talks with Qatar 2022 bosses - Soccer News

The sale of beer around stadiums during the World Cup has been banned after talks between FIFA and Qatari tournament chiefs.It was revealed on Friday by FIFA that alcohol would not be available as expected in the perimeter area of stadiums.Budweiser is a major FIFA sponsor and sales of its product had been expected to be allowed close to the stadiums; however, only its alcohol-free variant will now be available.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

World Cup sponsors Budweiser delete perfect tweet in reponse to news that alcohol sales are BANNED in Qatar stadiums

(Image credit: Getty Images) FIFA has changed its policy on the sale of alcohol at World Cup 2022 two days before the tournament kicks off on Sunday 20 November, meaning beer, wine and spirits can no longer be sold at the eight host stadiums.Originally, FIFA had designated specific areas within stadiums where alcohol could be sold and consumed due to the strict control Qatar imposes on its sale, but now it is completely prohibited for the regular match goer.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar DW 11/18/2022

15 minutes ago15 minutes ago FIFA announced the rule just two days before kickoff.Qatari authorities had previously promised to allow the sale of beer within the ticketed areas around stadiums.The organizers of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will ban the sale of alcohol at stadiums, according to a statement released on Friday.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums

DOHA, Qatar  Beer is out at the World Cup.In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only alcohol that will be on sale to fans at stadiums during the monthlong World Cup will be nonalcoholic.The decision on beer sales was confirmed on Friday morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

20-year-old allegedly drove 137 mph in N.H.

A 20-year-old Portland, Maine, man allegedly drove 137 mph - or 72 mph over the 65 mph speed limit - on I-95 North in New Hampshire early Saturday.A state police trooper spotted Darryl Germain's speeding 2021 Nissan Armada in Greenland at about 2:45 a.m. and pulled him over, according to the agency.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Ex-Mass. state trooper arraigned in I-93 crash that killed motorcyclist

Kristopher Carr, 26, of Monson, was charged with motor vehicle homicide by operating under the influence of alcohol.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

The Richmond District's New Laundromat Is Actually a Top-Notch Bagel Shop and Pizzeria

Don't let the name fool you: the Laundromat SF is now open at 3725 Balboa Street, just up the block from the historic Balboa Theater, but don't pull up a basket of dirty clothes.The name is rather a nod to the space's previous life as an actual laundromat called Let's Do Wash Coin Laundrette; it's now an all-day restaurant bringing hand-rolled bagels and locally roasted coffee to the neighborhood by day, plus pizzas and natural wine for Richmond District residents by night.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Shuttered Mission District Sports Bar Makes a Comeback Under New Owners and Name

After a full decade of slinging shots and sandwiches near the intersection of 16th Street and Valencia in the Mission, popular sports bar Giordano Bros. announced its closure back in February.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Food and energy drive UK inflation back to double-digits business live

Filters BETA NEW:Rate of inflation back up to 10.1% in September on target Consumer Prices Index measure 5 times target.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

The spritz evolves from Italian aperitif to global cocktail

A glowing sea of bright orange and red cocktails has become a common sight in bars and restaurants across Europe and beyond as the Italian-born spritz continues to find new fans.
Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Atlanta

A Popular Gas Station Burger Joint Starts Slinging Triple Stacks in a New Dunwoody Space Next Year

Billy Kramer is moving his popular burger counter NFA Burger in Dunwoody into a new home next year not far from its current location inside a Chevron market on Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Falling fuel prices push inflation back below 10%

Inflation fell for the first time in nearly a year in August as lower diesel and petrol prices took some pressure off struggling households, but it remains close to its 40-year record.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

Rhythm and Booze: Vinyl Bars Are Making a Comeback (Again)

Prior to the pandemic, Japanese-style "listening bars" had a moment.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

9 Fun Food Events Around DC for Labor Day Weekend

You can safely shop and enjoy food from Adams Morgan restaurants including Spaceycloud, Johnny Pistolas, Akira Ramen, and more.
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Enjoy cocktails and tasty eats from local food trucks, and mingle with fellow dog enthusiasts.
Time Out New York
1 year ago
Wine

New York City's only Trader Joe's Wine Store has closed

Two Buck Chuck is saying "goodbye" to all that.
A major Manhattan landmark has closed up shop.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Dining

'Cheers, Virginia!' Takes a Boozy Tour Through History

Alcoholic beverages, as they have been woven into the fabric of life in Virginia since the early European settlements, are the subject of a new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond.
TechCrunch
1 year ago
Berlin startup

Exceptional Ventures joins Europe's health and wellness goldrush with a new $24M fund

With the after-effect of the pandemic set to play out for years, VCs specializing in health, wellness, and general 'joy' would appear to have rising fortunes.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Brands' cost-cutting moves are costing them customers

CPG brands cutting quantity or quality to bolster earnings are enraging customers.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston food

PlantPub, known for vegan bar food, expands to the Fenway

The restaurant will be serving sustainably sourced food.
PlantPub's second Boston location opens July 15 in the Fenway, bringing a new option for a pre- or post-game nosh: vegan bar foods.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Patent Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

CAFC Upholds Barclays' Claim to LEHMAN BROTHERS Marks

"The mere fact that Tiger Lily's whisky customers have not affirmatively said that they are confused by 'ask[ing] for a banking product or service' or 'indicat[ing] that they felt deceived,' does not prove that customers have not in fact been confused about whether the whisky is affiliated with Lehman Brothers; the 'absence of evidence is not always evidence of absence.'"
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Be there as Papi, Manny, and others join the Red Sox Hall of Fame

Rich Gedman, Bill Dinneen, and Dan Duquette will also be honored as the ceremony moves to Fenway and welcomes fans to attend.
Bustle
1 year ago
Wine

This Start-up Is Going To Change The Way You Drink Wine

My devotion to wine runs deep.Unlike other alcoholic beverages, which I literally can't stomach, I'll drink any wine you put in front of me.
Washington Post
1 year ago
DC food

'Clean' wine marketing draws warnings from regulatory agency

The controversy over " clean wine" is back.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

10 Celebrity Liquor Brands-And How We Rated Them | Wine Enthusiast

You're not imagining it: Growing numbers of celebrities, sports figures and pop culture icons are launching their own liquor brands.
Some say they are doing it for the love of the spirit.
CODO Design
1 year ago
UX design

2022 Craft Beer Branding and Package Design Trends - CODO Design

Let's start by getting in the weeds.Is hard kombucha a Beyond Beer offering?How about a startup ready to drink (RTD) cocktail brand?Or hard cider?Is it product-specific-anything that isn't beer?
Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

Multi-Tasking Wearable Continuously Monitors Glucose, Alcohol, Lactate

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) engineers have created a prototype wearable device that can continuously track monitor glucose, alcohol, and lactate levels simultaneously.
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