Young adults are frustrating some bartenders by settling each drink bill individually
Bars across the United States are noticing a change: fewer young patrons, particularly those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s, are opening tabs. So, is this shift concerning for bartenders? Derek Brown, founder of a hospitality consulting agency in Washington, DC, shares his perspective. “Yes, closing a tab after every drink can be […]
Exploring 2025’s ‘drink of the year’ from the New York bar owner who created it: ‘Something unique’
Bourbon-Based Cocktail Honored as 2025 Drink of the Year This certainly deserves a toast. A cocktail made with bourbon has been named one of Food 52’s “Drinks of the Year.” It’s nice to see it finally get some recognition, especially since the recipe was first crafted 20 years ago at a bar in New York […]
Government Employee Allegedly Tampered with Girlfriend’s Drink by Adding Abortion Medication
Texas DOJ Employee Accused of Administering Abortion Pills An employee at the Texas Department of Justice is facing serious allegations involving the abortion of a fetus through deception. Justin Anthony Banta, 38, has been charged with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence after his arrest on June 6, which followed months of investigation. According […]
Police allege DOJ worker drugged girlfriend’s drink with abortion medication.
DOJ Employee Arrested in Texas for Allegedly Drugging Girlfriend Local authorities report that a Department of Justice employee was arrested in Texas on Friday, accused of spiking his girlfriend’s drink. Justin Anthony Banta, 38, who works at the Bureau of Prisons, is facing serious charges including capital murder, tampering with physical evidence, and altering Parker […]
Cocktails in NYC cost more than ever — here’s why New Yorkers are willing to pay $30, $50, and $60 for a drink
Kinsey Donner considers $18 to be a “fair” price for drinks in New York, but to be honest, she feels like she’d pay just about anything. “Drinks in New York are just expensive, and we’ve accepted it,” said the 28-year-old from Virginia who has called Manhattan home for two and a half years. It’s become […]
Mothers left their young children in a car while they went to drink at a tequila bar.
Authorities reported that two intoxicated mothers left four young children, including a baby, unattended in a vehicle containing a significant amount of marijuana. An unnamed mother was apprehended after officers noticed a small child wandering in a Glendale, Arizona parking lot around 11 PM on March 8. Body cam footage later revealed their interaction. “We […]
Starbucks prices have increased significantly, with one drink in the app priced at almost $45.
With rising costs everywhere—from rent to groceries—it’s hard to ignore how inflation is affecting daily expenses, even your regular Starbucks drink. Over the last ten years, Starbucks has raised its prices by a staggering 39%. The national inflation rate, which stands at about 31%, still lags behind this. Remember that Mocha Frappuccino you enjoyed all […]
Deranged duo accused of trying to force wheelchair-bound man to drink bleach in heinous Michigan attack
Prosecutors say two twisted hooligans are behind the bar, allegedly trying to bleach a human throat in a wheelchair during a disturbing attack in Michigan. Brittany Walker, 34, and Samuel Payton, 62, were arrested Wednesday on charges of torture and assault in a violent ambush that unfolded in a Detroit apartment on Jan. 29, according […]
Alleged Florida thief offers deputies a drink after car chase
Don’t drink and drive. A Florida man said he chased Vodkaspritzer into the middle of a car chase after being told he had stole some items from a convenience store. Deputies for the Highland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Spring Lake Market on Saturday after 39-year-old Richard Christopher Smith took items out of the market, […]
Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for pickled new potatoes with curd rice | Indian food and drink
tThese “pickle” potatoes are for people like me who have their mouths watered with the idea of absorbing chips into salt and vinegar. They are not actually pickles, but are cooked in the same way as Indians Acha A style of cooking that uses certain spices along with acidic ingredients such as lemon juice. They […]