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Best alcohol advent calendars 2026, from wine to cocktail cans
From wine and gin to cocktail cans and spirits, have a merry countdown to Christmas with these calendars Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates…
Neighborhood wine bar closing in California? It's a symptom of a statewide crisis
Another wine bar is closing in LA, signaling the growing crisis in one of California's iconic industries. The Augustine Wine Bar in Sherman Oaks, widely recognized as one of the best in the city, is shutting down after more than a decade. The…
Price of pints, wine and sprits set to rise after MPs approve alcohol tax hike
Alcohol could soon cost more for Brit s after MPs voted to approve a hike in alcohol duty. The rise could see pints cost 2p more, a bottle of wine could soar by up to 12p and the price of a bottle of gin will increase by 35p. MPs voted 331 to 181…
Commentary: Napa wine promotions gone wrong
It was almost inevitable that Napa's wine industry advocacy groups would shift into high gear in trying to reverse the dramatic slide in wine sales that has now been so well documented. They couldn't very well approach the sales slump as a systemic…
Top LA wine bar calls it quits after 12-year-run: 'I've been worn down'
The booze is about to stop flowing at an iconic Los Angeles bar — where the owner says he's been hammered by a perfect storm of soaring costs, Hollywood's economic woes and a new generation losing interest in alcohol. With interest in…
LeBron Took a Sip of Fan's Glass of Wine Mid-Game. What the Fan Did With the Cup Was Too Funny.
The 76ers rolled over the Bulls, 126-107, at home on Monday night to improve to 7-1 on the season. While Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring, LeBron James took the most sips of wine during the game while adding 15 points in 31…
Harvest Celebration: Portland Art Museum Wine Event Nov 11
Fifty-four Willamette Valley wineries are set to pour inside the Portland Art Museum Wednesday, November 11, as the museum teams up with the Willamette Valley Wineries Association for Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet. The event pairs…
UHN Foundation hosts 22nd annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival presented by HBNG Charitable Foundation, raising $47 million for Canada's #1 hospital
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2026 /CNW/ -- The annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival presented by HBNG Charitable Foundation, hosted by UHN Foundation, took place from October 28-30in support of University Health Network (UHN). The event unfolded over…
South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2027 Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the 26th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival are on sale now, with organizers promising more than 500 chefs, culinary personalities and industry tastemakers descending on South Florida from February 25 through 28, 2027. Events will…
An unorthodox winemaker is finding success in the Bay Area. Will the industry take him seriously?
Mead is not a popular beverage. A widely held stigma is that these wines, made using the ancient practice of fermenting honey and water, are unserious, cloyingly sweet and one-dimensional. Only a handful of Bay Area meaderies exist, and an…
How a 36-year tech veteran is navigating AI worries to crush the market this year
Investor of the Month spotlights professional investors who are outperforming their peers. It's less about crowning 'the best' and more about digging into the portfolios, strategies, and decisions of traders taking unique steps to win right now.
One of Australia's most spectacular wilderness stays just went next level
It's hard to believe that Tasmania was ever anything other than appealing to travellers, but the state's metamorphosis from homely Apple Isle to high-end international holiday destination over the past few decades has been nothing short of…
Extended Halloween month sparks 34 percent tourist jump, industry calls for year-round events
Extended Halloween celebrations and major events helped draw about 600,000 inbound travelers to Hong Kong over the weekend from Friday to Sunday, marking a 34 percent year-on-year increase. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Dennis Wong Ka-wing, head…
The US cities to visit for the best Christmas markets in 2026
Christmas markets are opening for business across the United States this month. Plenty of places are preparing to set up artisanal stalls, position ice rinks and drape the whole town in twinkling lights – you can almost smell the aromas of…
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The 20 best UK Christmas markets you won't want to miss this year
It may feel like autumn has only just arrived, but towns and cities across the UK are getting ready to drape lampposts with twinkling lights, set up Ferris wheels and ice rinks and open Alpine-style market stalls selling festive handicrafts and…
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