Financial analyst, 35, sues George Clooney, Rande Gerber, their former tequila company
Financial analyst, 35, sues George Clooney, Rande Gerber, their former tequila company and the Beverly Hilton claiming a bartender at the swanky hotel gave him a liquid nitrogen-laced shot that made him ‘collapse in agony’ Jeremy Cox, 35, spoke of his ordeal at the Beverly Hilton in 2015 after he downed a shot of […]
New concerns over tainted alcohol at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico
New concerns over tainted alcohol at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico ABC7 Chicago July 25, 2017 There are growing concerns out of Mexico with allegations that popular resorts drug and serve tainted alcohol to tourists. A Wisconsin family believes their daughter died after drinking tainted alcohol at a resort in Mexico, and now there […]
9 tips for ordering wine at a restaurant without feeling like an idiot
9 tips for ordering wine at a restaurant without feeling like an idiot Source: The Insider Joanna Fantozzi July 25, 2017 There’s a reason why sommelier school is so grueling: Knowing how to order and drink wine is not easy. Three master sommeliers shared their top tips for ordering wine at a restaurant, from ordering […]
Of Wine, Mystery and Local Life
Of Wine, Mystery and Local Life Source: New York Times By ERIC ASIMOV JULY 25, 2017 I’m a sucker for any novel full of atmosphere, history and a fully realized sense of place – great terroir, as a wine writer might be expected to put it. All the better if the characters love food and […]
NY: Cuomo signs legislation to boost farm distilleries
NY: Cuomo signs legislation to boost farm distilleries The Daily News July 26, 2017 ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation to allow farm distilleries to sell New York State labelled beer, wine, and cider for consumption on-premises. “This measure restores parity for New York’s burgeoning craft beverage industry and allows for new […]
SC: ‘You’d lose everything’ if York County voters reject 2018 alcohol proposal
SC: ‘You’d lose everything’ if York County voters reject 2018 alcohol proposal The Herald By David Thackham July 25, 2017 YORK COUNTY – York County voters may need to show up at the ballot box next fall if they want to continue buying beer and wine on Sunday. York County Chamber of Commerce is working with […]
MA: Last Call for Alcohol at Casinos?
MA: Last Call for Alcohol at Casinos? WCVB 5 By Bill Fine, President and General Manager July 25, 2017 Boston —How much alcohol is needed to keep a Casino afloat? Massachusetts may grant Casinos the right to serve alcohol until 4am – this development courtesy of a provision tucked into the 2018 budget by a […]
United Kingdom: Industry hits back at “lazy scaremongering” story claiming alcohol will kill 63,000 people unless affordability, availability and advertising is reduced
United Kingdom: Industry hits back at “lazy scaremongering” story claiming alcohol will kill 63,000 people unless affordability, availability and advertising is reduced Source: DRN By Martin Green 24 July, 2017 The public health lobby has called for off-licence hours to be cut to 10am-10pm, the reintroduction of the duty escalator, minimum unit pricing […]
Alcohol improves memory, scientists say as study finds drinking helps people recall information
Alcohol improves memory, scientists say as study finds drinking helps people recall information Source: The Telegraph Sophie Jamieson 24 JULY 2017 Drinking alcohol can actually improve memory, academics have found as a study showed that those who drink after studying are better at recalling what they learnt. In a study, 88 social […]
Millennials are killing the beer industry
Millennials are killing the beer industry Source: Business Insider Dennis Green July 24, 2017 Millennials aren’t drinking enough beer to keep brands afloat. According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs downgraded both Boston Beer Company and Constellation Brand on the data that younger consumers aren’t drinking as much alcohol as older generations, and the […]