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Fine wines from Gary Farrell Winery
And a visit to a chocolate factory and a century-old ice cream parlor
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"Upon opening the can one is greeted with a forbidding stench." Or, why I no longer bother to post nasty reviews
Plus news on new drinks, new eateries, and a book that teaches you to make callaloo and saltfish fritters
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An effort to resurrect a 3,000-year old beer
And how a fabulous divorcee blew the better part of $100 million while trying to enter the drinks and food business
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Hurricane season is here
Plus two books that make fine summer reads
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Is America a "binge and abstain" nation?
And some interesting book and drinks news you might have missed.
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Wine, whiskey, and alcohol archeology
And a quick thanks to subscribers.
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Tonight's tipple: Gin & Tonic, or Vodka & Tonic, or Perhaps Just Tonic
Whichever you choose, a tonic drink is a great way way to beat the summer heat.
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Tonight's Tipple: Chicken Cock Kentucky Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Here's what I am having for happy hour tonight.
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Bargain wines for summertime sipping
Keep an eye out for these pleasing wines that sell for $20 or less.
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How to make the McKinley's Delight Cocktail
What do you get when you mix rye, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueuer, absinthe, and a lemon peel? Answer: A potent variation on the Manhattan that may help…
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South Street Brewery Anastasia Chocolate Fantasy
Is it a drink? Is it a dessert? Regardless, it's delicious.
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Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Get a bottle of this warming whisky so you'll have it when the weather turns chilly
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