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On the Topic of Bourbon (Infographic)

  • FriendsEAT
  • July 28, 2017

All I know is that Bourbon is a kind of Whiskey that gets you drunk and has more strong taste than any other. I didn't know that Bourbon came from Kentucky. This infographic today shares the history, use and other interesting facts about bourbon. Source: Wild Turkey... Read More »

Top 10 Affordable Holiday Champagnes

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 26, 2017

According to the Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, written by Tom Stevenson and published since 1988 by Dorling Kindersley, the oldest recorded sparkling wine is Blanquette de Limoux, invented by Benedictine Monks in 1531. [caption id="attachment_145230" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Top 10 Affordabl... Read More »

10 Best Beer and Wine Drinking Bicycles

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 24, 2017

The European trade publication "The Drinks Business" has assembled an amusing collection of unique bicycles. [caption id="attachment_149463" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Check out these 10 Best Beer and Wine Drinking Bicycles[/caption] While most bikes are designed for speed or rough terrain, ... Read More »

What’s The Best Alcohol To Drink While Dieting?

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 19, 2017

Drinking wine, beer, or hard liquor while dieting can be a mixed bag. On one hand, having a drink may take the edge off any anxiety dieting may create, but may also make you lose self-control causing you to overeat. [caption id="attachment_147434" align="aligncenter" width="700"] FriendsEAT lists t... Read More »

Meet South Korea’s “Soju” – The World’s Best-Selling Alcohol

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 15, 2017

Soju is not only Korea's most well-known and esteemed spirit, the Jinro and Lotte soju brands are the first and third top selling alcohol brands in the world! [caption id="attachment_145084" align="aligncenter" width="700"] South Korean's Soju is the World's Best-Selling Alcohol[/caption] (source) ... Read More »

Top 10 Health Benefits From Drinking Alcohol

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 11, 2017

Many would argue that drinking alcohol harms more people than it helps, but generally speaking the dangers and risks are rooted in excessive consumption. "One of the most consistent findings in recent nutrition research is that moderate alcohol consumption can improve health and lead to a longer li... Read More »

Froot Loops Vodka?

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 13, 2017

I never thought I would see the day. I cringed when bubble gum vodka came out. The latest atrocity from Three Olives is "Loopy"...hmm, I wonder what this refers to. I'm seriously surprised that there has been no uproar from MADD and other such organizations. I'm cool with tasty cocktails and spir... Read More »

NSFW – You Too Can Have Boob Sweat Booze for 100€

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • January 5, 2017

I'm still kinda confused. I thought today was September 28, not April 1. First there was Froot Loops flavored vodka. Now there's Boob Booze. Turns our a "German spirits company" had the ingenious ridiculous idea to filter liquor on playmate's boobs. Yup. You heard it right. Losery men (and some w... Read More »

Haru’s Patron Green Tea Margarita

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 22, 2016

If you feel like celebrating something, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru's participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one up for $12-13. OR....you can hit up the wine shop and take advantage of t... Read More »

Winter Recipes: Rushton Smitherman’s Gingerbread Man Cocktail

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • December 23, 2015

Rushton Smitherman raises spirits and glasses at Coal Fired Bistro. His cocktails are known to be a reflection of both the classic Italian food served at CFB and of the speak-easy Prohibition era which inspired the restaurant. Rushton loves to experiment and taste so that every cocktail that is serv... Read More »

Fall Recipes: Matt Johnston’s Spiced Caramel Apple

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • November 19, 2015

One of the loveliest places to see the foliage is Rhinebeck, NY in Dutchess County. It is calm, has gorgeous shops, plenty of places to see nature, and is really close to the CIA (not the governmental agency silly...the culinary school). This means that there are some amazing restaurants in the area... Read More »

Fall Recipes: Chad Musick’s Caramel Apple Martini

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • November 6, 2015

Chad Musick, the Beverage Director at High Street Hospitality Group in Greenville, SC knows how to make people feel at home. Perhaps it is his warm personality, but we think it has something to do with his delectable cocktails. His Caramel Apple Martini is currently being served at The Green Room in... Read More »

Phillips Distilling Co. Launches Sriracha-Flavored Vodka

  • Spence Cooper
  • November 3, 2015

Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, a spicy Thai-style hot sauce produced by Huy Fong Foods in Irwindale, California, is used on everything by hot sauce lovers, and has been America's most famous sriracha since the 1980s, rivaling soy sauce as the nation's favorite Asian-influenced condiment. [caption id="at... Read More »

6 Tips on Being A Vegas VIP on a Poor Man’s Budget

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 26, 2015

According to the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, casino revenues on the Vegas strip dropped for 22 straight months during the last recession, and the city became the unofficial foreclosure capital of the U.S. [caption id="attachment_147851" align="aligncenter" width="700"] W... Read More »

How Many Drinks A Day is Too Many Health Wise?

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 19, 2015

For years, study after study has suggested moderate drinking -- four or less drinks a day for men and three or less for women -- has health benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol, preventing type 2 diabetes and strokes, to boosting immune systems. [caption id="attachment_146587" align="aligncen... Read More »

Bottomless Drinks — Effective Marketing or Potential Liability?

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 5, 2015

"How can giving away mimosas to thirsty brunch goers be anything but financial suicide?" The Atlantic's Derek Thompson explores whether promoting bottomless drinks is effective for a restaurant's bottom line. Thompson explains the promotion works for restaurants long-term, as long as the drinks are... Read More »

IvanaBitch: Tobacco Flavored Vodka

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • August 31, 2015

You know you crave the taste of that wasser cup that's been left out overnight filled with cigarettes at a frat party as you bring it to your lips in your hungover stupor. (I know...run-on sentence, but it captures the spirit).  You want it, International Spirits delivers. They have released Iva... Read More »

Each Whiskey Type Has A Unique Chemical Fingerprint

  • Spence Cooper
  • August 21, 2015

Whiskey is distilled in several different varieties and each is linked to its country of origin. For example, scotch whiskey is made in Scotland, Irish whiskey in Ireland, Canadian whiskey in Canada, and Bourbon whiskey is made in America. (Source) Manufacturing American bourbon whiskey involves the... Read More »

How a Man Made Beer in His Stomach

  • Spence Cooper
  • August 11, 2015

"He would get drunk out of the blue" on a Sunday morning after being at church, or really, just anytime," said Barabara Cordell, the dean of nursing at Panola College in Carthage, Texas.  (Source) "His wife was so dismayed about it that she even bought a Breathalyzer." Barabara Cordell was refer... Read More »

Spring Recipes: Borgata Hotel’s Blue Margarita

  • Antonio Evans
  • May 15, 2015

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City offers an unparalleled travel experience on the East Coast. The casino hotel has 2,000 rooms that rival those found only in cities like New York and Las Vegas. Borgata has been basking in its popularity, resulting in a near-capacity occupancy ever sinc... Read More »

Meet the Newest Advanced Sommeliers

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • April 14, 2015

You may go to a restaurant and have a "Sommelier" suggest a wine...this person is most likely not really a Sommelier. It takes years of hard work, dedication, and yes...study to become a Somm. To become an Advanced Sommelier is even tougher. [caption id="attachment_151982" align="aligncenter" width... Read More »

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