Welcoming an infant can be an overwhelmingly daunting duty, owing to the late-night feedings, constant crying, incessant diaper changes and total lack of sleep. The unprecedented pressures of parenting have even prompted a few frazzled and fatigued first-time fathers to drink themselves sick. However, an October 2023 study from the Department of Public Health Sciences … Read more
Some like it shaken, not stirred. Some like it dirty. No matter what, this makeup fad is neat. Setting the bar high with bold shadows, look-at-me lip colors and shimmering shades, beauty buffs are binging out on the #MartiniMakeup trend. And social media’s drinking it all in. “Martini makeup is a thing now,” announced NYC makeup … Read more
Grace Adams spent her first six months of living in Manhattan drinking it all in — literally. Fresh out of the COVID-19 lockdown and a newcomer to NYC, the 25-year-old brunette was soon guzzling cocktails and downing glasses of wine with friends every weekend. She assumed it was a necessary evil of big-city life when … Read more
Eric Kovar, a hospitality consultant who owns a Manhattan speakeasy, is known by friends and colleagues as a very generous tipper — often leaving 30% at restaurants, or putting down a $100 bill on a modest meal because, like many people in the industry, he appreciates the hard work that goes into serving customers. But Kovar … Read more
Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs following his move to sue the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing. Combs’ lawsuit, filed with the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan last month, says Diageo North America starved Combs’ … Read more
That’s the spirit! One mom from England was left guffawing after her 10-year-old daughter presented her with a card dedicated to her love for vodka — and even had help from teachers to make it. Jordanna Jones’ daughter, Jaelyn, came home from school with a special note for her that read, “You love VODKA girl,” … Read more
Kathlyn Bohatch’s June 2022 wedding had the traditional elements. She wore a white ballgown, carried a bouquet of blush blooms and playfully fed her new husband wedding cake. There was just one thing missing: booze. “Alcohol is expensive and pointless,” Bohatch, 22, from Santa Rosa, California, told The Post. “I wasn’t gonna pay for people … Read more
Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to get their hands on scarce American spirits — and even bend or break laws. The first challenge is figuring out which liquor stores have these premium bottles on … Read more
No, Canada! America’s buzzkill next door has issued radical new health advice stating there’s no such thing as “safe” drinking, urging imbibers to curb consumption as much as possible. The eyebrow-raising edict, from a government agency called The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, encourages no drinking whatsoever, while allowing that 1-2 standard-sized drinks … Read more
A pair of TikTokers had their spirits lifted after going viral with this secret treasure. Social media is raising its proverbial glass to one man who discovered a secret cellar beneath his two-centuries-old home, containing several bottles of aged liquor. Luca Hillier and his friend Tom shared a video of their findings earlier this month … Read more
Sounds a-peeling! Mimosa lovers can now add their preferred amount of juice to their Champagne with Tropicana’s new gadget. The Tropicana Mimosa Maker is here to make your orange juice and Champagne concoctions easier to brew. The limited-edition device is a 12-ounce spray bottle that spritzes just the right amount of juice into your sparkling … Read more
It only takes one sip. New findings from Germany suggest that your first drink in life may change your brain forever, causing “permanent cellular changes” and rendering synapses dysfunctional. These alcohol-induced changes support the theory that “the first alcohol intoxication at an early age is a significant risk factor” for future drinking and addiction, said … Read more