How the margarita got its name
How the margarita got its name Source: FoxNews Ali Rosen May 28, 2015 There is nothing better in summer than sitting outside with a cold margarita – or as Jimmy Buffet might say, wasting away in Margaritaville. But while it seems the potent combination of tequila, triple sec and lime has always […]
Middle aged drinkers are going to have drink problems
Middle aged drinkers are going to have drink problems Source: Drinks International By Christian Davis 28 May, 2015 Approximately 3.4 million middle aged people who drink regularly are going to have health problems, according to an alcohol education charity. Drinkaware says the UK’s “hidden drinkers”, regularly drink above the lower risk limits, […]
Eatery Near Texas Biker Shootout Sues Twin Peaks
Eatery Near Texas Biker Shootout Sues Twin Peaks Source: Law360 By Alex Wolf May 22, 2015 A Waco, Texas, restaurant closed by law enforcement authorities after the deadly biker gang shootout at the neighboring Twin Peaks restaurant sued Twin Peaks on Friday for gross negligence, asking for $1 million in compensation for property […]
Deadly Twin Peaks shooting heightens restaurant security concerns
Deadly Twin Peaks shooting heightens restaurant security concerns Event spurs other brands to evaluate policies Source: NRN Ron Ruggless May 22, 2015 Security concerns were heightened among restaurants in the wake of the shootings last Sunday at a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas, which ended with nine people dead, 18 injured […]
The Ban on Beer Cocktails-And Other Stupid Booze Rules
The Ban on Beer Cocktails-And Other Stupid Booze Rules Source: Newsweek By Jacob Grier 5/23/15 Is it legal to mix beer and spirits together into the same cocktail, as bartenders have been doing for centuries? In 49 states, the answer is unequivocally yes. But in Virginia, a state known for having some […]
Top reasons beer is actually good for you
Top reasons beer is actually good for you Source: Fox News / The Daily Meal May 21, 2015 Beer lovers, rejoice! Not only does beer taste great, and make you feel “buzzed” on life, beer is also good for you. Well, in moderation. As pints are poured in bars and restaurants across […]
Map: How the U.S. is a lightweight among the world’s booziest nations
Source: Washington Post By Rick Noack May 13 Does consuming 100 bottles of wine a year sound like a lot? It turns out that this is actually the average alcohol consumption per person in many wealthy countries, according to a recent report. With the equivalent of a little more than 85 wine bottles per year, […]
TX: Texas Dram Shop Bill Requires Bars Buy Liquor Liability Insurance
TX: Texas Dram Shop Bill Requires Bars Buy Liquor Liability Insurance Claims Journal May 14, 2015 A recently proposed state bill from Democratic Rep. Chris Turner is aimed at making sure all Texas bars and restaurants that derive the majority of their revenue from alcohol sales have liquor liability insurance. The refiled “dram […]
NHTSA Releases New Study on DUI Recidivism SCRAM alcohol monitoring linked to behavior change
NHTSA Releases New Study on DUI Recidivism SCRAM alcohol monitoring linked to behavior change PR Newswire May 14, 2015 DENVER, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Recently released research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is giving communities new reasons to consider high-tech solutions to combat drunk driving. In April NHTSA published a […]
The Dangers of ‘Overage’ Drinking
The Dangers of ‘Overage’ Drinking Aging boomers, retirement boredom and a penchant for booze portend a perilous cocktail. Source: US News By Kimberly Leonard May 13, 2015 An extra shot of bourbon. One more glass of chardonnay. “Having another” can often go unnoticed or ignored when it’s an older adult who’s […]