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Writing
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

The Origins of Alcohol as a Muse

Alcohol use became linked to the creative process through recurring stories of writers drinking while working or seeking inspiration.
NYC food
fromVinePair
1 month ago

How Buzzy Restaurant The Eighty Six Got Its Name - And It Isn't Just the Address

The Eighty Six, an exclusive New York steakhouse at 86 Bedford Street, claims to be the origin point of the slang term '86'd,' though the term's true etymology remains disputed among historians and lexicographers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Vintage Multicolored Ice Cream We Rarely See People Eat These Days - Tasting Table

Superman ice cream is a multicolored Midwestern flavor with Prohibition-era origins, variable ingredients, and an ambiguous taste.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

The Hands-Down Best Old Forester Bourbon Takes Cues From A Different Era - Tasting Table

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a historically rooted, 115-proof, well-balanced bourbon with toffee, caramel, vanilla, oak, dark chocolate, and coriander flavors at strong value.
Arts
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Get ready for a "glorious, toe-tapping, razzle-dazzling" time with Some Like It Hot!

Some Like It Hot is a Tony- and Grammy-winning, fast-paced Prohibition-era musical comedy about two musicians in disguise fleeing gangsters while pursuing love and stardom.
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

One of the best bars in America is in Boston, according to USA Today

"Imagine a badass woman in 1900 who was so opposed to anyone drinking alcohol that she would barge into saloons with a hatchet, smashing liquor bottles and bar fixtures," Tzouvelis wrote. "This historic female figure is no longer alive, but her spirit shines on with her name in lights at Carrie Nation Cocktail Club."
Cocktails
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Mass. Senate backs local control of liquor licenses

The proposed budget amendment would empower cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish their own limits on liquor licenses, departing from restrictive Prohibition-era laws.
Boston food
NYC politics
fromSportskeeda
1 year ago

Where was Boardwalk Empire filmed? All filming locations explored

Boardwalk Empire uniquely blends historical accuracy with drama, showcasing organized crime during the Prohibition era in a richly detailed narrative.
fromTasting Table
1 year ago

Bee Sting Cocktail: What It's Made Of And How It Got Its Iconic Name - Tasting Table

The bee sting cocktail is a spicy twist on the Prohibition-era bee's knees, incorporating honey, lemon, and a kick from spicy additions for depth.
Cocktails
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