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No More Sour Grapes: Israeli Wine Comes of Age

JERUSALEM -- During the traditional Seder meal, which marks the Passover holiday, Jews all over the world drink four cups of wine as they retell the story of the exodus from Egypt. In the U.S. -- and, of course, Jerusalem -- much of this wine will be kosher and from Israel. For many years, kosher wine from Israel was more...

Cops: Stripper Slugs Club-Goer With Beer Mug

For one exotic dancer, a mug shot led to a mugshot. Police in Hartford, Conn., arrested a stripper who allegedly smashed a beer mug on a club-goer's head early this morning. Investigators believe 28-year-old dancer Teonna Jean Rogers became irate when a patron at Sweethearts Gentleman's Cafe and started taking pictures...

Starbucks Finds Resting Place in Texas Funeral Home

MCKINNEY, Texas -- Owners of a funeral home in this Dallas suburb who hope to project a more progressive image have taken their customer-service concept to another level: They now sell Starbucks coffee. Visitors to the mortuary making arrangements for loved ones can now have a macchiato instead of the ordinary cup of...

Slainte! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With 5 Facts About Guinness Stout

You don't need to be a professional leprechaun to enjoy a Guinness on St. Patrick's Day. The Irish favorite, which may actually be "good for you," has over the years become as much a staple of the annual March 17 celebration as bagpipes and shamrocks. And with 1.8 billion pints sold every year, it shouldn't be too hard to...

No-Alcohol Beer Touted as Ideal Sports Drink for Athletes

PORTLAND, Maine -- Beer. It's not just for couch potatoes anymore. A Bavarian brewmeister is touting its no-alcohol beer as the latest sport drink for athletes, handing it out at the finish line of sporting events and touting its regenerative benefits. Unlike Gatorade, Erdinger Alkoholfrei is served up with a frothy...

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Richard Jennings: A Tour of Historic California Vineyards

This month I toured some of California's oldest vineyards with a group of winemakers who make wines from these vineyards.

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Beer Shirts in Los Angeles and Doctors in ... South Sudan

As a Angeleno who grew up moving between countries like Cameroon and Pakistan, my vacations typically consist of trips to places that are a bit out-there for many people; places that often illicit blank stares and a "Why would you go there and is it safe?" question.

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05/30/12 Mayor Seeks to Ban Large Sugary Drinks Source: NBC New York Mayor Bloomberg is proposing a sweeping ban on all sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces sold in restaurants, movie theaters, food carts and ballpark concession stands, NBC 4 New York has confirmed.
05/30/12 Zumbach finds alternative to daily grind in gourmet... Source: Greenwich Time - Greenwich CT Long before the mermaid symbol dotted coffee shops on nearly every corner coast to coast, Doug Zumbach knew there was a market for gourmet caffeine drinks.
05/30/12 Pepsi plans Twitter music push, launches campaign with... Source: Calgary Herald - Alberta - Canada PepsiCo Inc. is lifting the curtain on its music partnership with Twitter, saying it plans to offer its followers chances to win free downloadable songs through the social media site starting Wednesday and that it will stream video of live concerts this summer.
05/30/12 Shiraz with your Peking Duck? Sacre bleu! Source: Channel NewsAsia China's rapid emergence as a major international wine market has sparked intense debate among growers about how best to pair their wines with the country's rich array of culinary delights.
05/30/12 How much wine should I buy for a wedding? Source: Globe and Mail What's the right number of bottles to buy for a wedding with 80 guests?

Background on beverages

A drink, or beverage, is a liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption. In addition to fulfilling a basic need, drinks form part of the culture of human society.

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