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US Open's legendary Honey Deuce cocktail faces stiff competition as fans party hard

The U.S. Open is officially underway and already off to a wild start after Sunday night’s match between Benjamin Bonzi and Daniil Medvedev was delayed as Medvedev argued with the chair umpire – but some of the fiercest battles won’t happen on the court. This year, a wave of new …

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Champion pitmaster reveals 5 winning college football tailgating tips

College football is back and so are the tailgates and celebrations for favorite teams. But what constitutes the perfect tailgating food, and what are some factors that should be considered before game day? “Your football team has put in the work over the last year, so it’s only fair to …

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Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges

Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …

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Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'

A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …

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Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …

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Supermarket goes viral after letting customers sip beer and wine while shopping

A grocery store that opened in Wellington, Florida, last year has become a viral sensation for its sip-and-shop environment. At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles. It’s earned the moniker …

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Protein shake safety debate erupts after probe reveals lead in popular products

A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk they actually pose. Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than two-thirds contained more lead …

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The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state?

If walls could talk, dive bars would surely have the best stories to tell. Unlike trendy cocktail bars that specialize in fancy drinks, you go to dive bars for what Derek Brown, veteran mixologist and Washington, D.C.-based hospitality expert, calls “time, grime and dime” — how long it’s been there, …

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Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

A viral coffee trend is gaining steam, and it could make your morning brew smoother without sugar or cream. The internet’s latest coffee craze doesn’t involve fancy syrups or expensive beans. It just involves a pinch of salt. Users say the simple addition can cut bitterness, enhance natural sweetness and …

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How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number

You’ve ordered drinks at the bar, and now it’s time to pay. Before you even see the total, the bartender hands you a tablet with a digital tip screen. The typical options are 18%, 20%, 25% — or “custom.” Welcome to one of America’s latest cultural dilemmas: How much should …

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