Hayden Panettiere had shared candid details of the toll that addiction took on her health before her death on Sunday at age 36. No official cause of death has been named for the “Nashville” star, but in recent years she reflected on her battle with addiction to alcohol and opioids. At one point, it grew … Read more
Sarti Rosa is making a splash with its United States debut. The new spirit in town, previously only available in Europe, is officially hitting liquor stores across the country – and it’s become a viral sensation. The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in … Read more
They’re known for being sober-curious — but a bite-sized new booze trend reveals that Gen Z hasn’t quite fully broken up with alcohol just yet. As the cost of going out on the town climbs ever higher, Zoomers who love the nightlife have found a new way to pregame affordably — they’re turning to tennis ball-sized Buzzballz … Read more
If you want to experience a wine’s full range of flavors, sipping water before or between tastes may seem like a natural way to cleanse your palate — but a sommelier says it could keep you from tasting the wine as intended. “Anything you take in your mouth before your first sip of wine is going to … Read more
As alcohol consumption continues to decrease, some states are raising a full and defiant glass in the face of sobriety. A recent poll from the World Population Review found that two small but mighty states take the lead for alcohol consumption. New Hampshire, which boasts the banner of “live free or die,” tops the list … Read more
JuneShine’s hometown happy hour is officially last call. The San Diego-born hard kombucha brand is closing its final company-owned tasting rooms just months after pulling the plug on local brewing, capping a fizzy retreat that leaves the once high-flying beverage darling without a single company-run taproom in the US. The company announced this week that … Read more
At Free Spirited, the trendy Alhambra alcohol-free bar, the appeal is clear. “It’s just like a bar, but without all the drunken fighting,” regular Vanessa Marquez said. Non alcoholic beverages at Free Spirited, a specialized 100% alcohol-free sober craft cocktail lounge and gluten-free kitchen founded by husband-and-wife team Amber Pennington and Arleo De Guzman in … Read more
Irvine isn’t exactly known as party central. But it turns out nobody nurses a bender better. The famously buttoned-up Orange County city has been crowned the best-equipped place in America to survive the morning after, topping a ranking of 75 major US cities for hangover recovery convenience. And California didn’t stop after last call. Long … Read more
A clip from Ed Sheeran’s appearance on “The Louis Theroux Podcast” has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed debate over differences between British and American attitudes toward alcohol. “Americans call something ‘alcoholism’ that Brits simply call ‘culture.’ Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday,” the singer said during the 2025 … Read more
The alcohol industry has long relied on young adults eventually becoming regular drinkers. Now, Gen Z is forcing the industry to shift as they embrace “sober-curious” lifestyles and search for quality beverages. A 2025 Gallup poll found that the percentage of US adults who said that they consume alcohol fell to 54%, the lowest rate in the 90 years … Read more
A sleepy California town known for Danish pastries, windmills and quaint European charm is now drawing attention for a much darker mystery lurking beneath its streets. Solvang, a tiny Central Coast community about an hour north of Santa Barbara, is home to a sprawling network of underground tunnels that have sparked years of speculation — … Read more
As Ernest Hemingway’s birthday rolls around each July, Florida bars from Key West to Miami Beach shake mojitos in tribute to the Nobel Prize-winning author. But Hemingway scholars say one of the writer’s most enduring cocktail legends is probably just that — a legend. “His connection to the mojito is probably more myth than reality,” said Mark … Read more
The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has seen that first hand. “Back … Read more
Applebee’s is bringing back its fan-favorite $1 margaritas for one month only — as the struggling chain tries to shake off a wave of closures with a budget-friendly buzz. The Dollarita returns July 1 and will be available for dine-in customers 21 and older at participating locations nationwide through the end of the month, the company … Read more
It’s an age-old nightlife scenario: you lock eyes with a stranger across a crowded bar, share a couple of cocktails, followed by the classic “walk of shame” the next morning. For generations, one-night stands have been a late-night experience so common, some describe it as a sexual rite of passage. But according to a new … Read more
Taking a shot at crime? GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices — and not just with their food. A new study published today in the journal Criminology suggests these medications can actually make people less likely to act violently. Photographee.eu – stock.adobe.com Though GLP-1 agonists are prescribed to … Read more
A new study is challenging the conventional wisdom that a small, daily dose of alcohol might be good for your health. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, suggests that the safest amount of alcohol to consume is actually none at all. If adults do choose to drink, the team of scientists … Read more
Beware — too many High Noons could leave you highly hospitalized. Overconsumption of any alcohol is notably bad for your health, but researchers at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center say hard seltzer is specifically to blame for a brand new disorder. While many may enjoy a refreshing hard seltzer in the summer, experts … Read more
If you find yourself reaching for a bag of chips after a few drinks, hormones may be partly to blame. Researchers suggest they can influence food cravings and may contribute to significant overeating. Studies examining how alcohol affects people’s eating habits have produced inconsistent results, University of Sydney researchers reported in Obesity Reviews. Alcohol on its … Read more
California’s battered wine industry is spiraling deeper into crisis as vineyard values across wine country plunge, buyers vanish, and experts warn the pain could drag on for years. At an AWG Wine Advisors conference in Santa Rosa on May 21, industry insiders called this downturn one of the toughest in decades. Vineyard owners are now … Read more