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Did you know that ramen gained its popularity after World War II? Although the dish had originated in China in the late 1800s, and soon after been introduced to Japan, it was after the end of the...
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When many celebrities achieve a certain level of fame, they start thinking about alternate ways to use their star wattage to bring in some income. And in recent years, it’s become increasingly...
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According to the Distilled Spirits Council, mezcal and tequila made up the second-fastest-growing spirits category in 2021, with sales climbing 30% compared to 2020. They’re also the second...
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Few locations are as distinctly American as the diner. These humble establishments have provided coffee and a hot meal to many generations all across the country. From all-night delis in New York...
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Celebrities in the entertainment world have associated themselves with alcoholic beverages pretty much since the advent of mass media. Athletes have as well, mostly as pitchmen (or -women) for beer....
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The origins of juniper-flavored spirits can be traced back to Benedictine monks in 11th-century Italy – and then to 16th-century Dutch medicine distillers, who brewed a pungent, fermented malt-wine...
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Like other neutral spirits around the world, vodka has been enhanced with herbs and other ingredients for centuries – most famously in the case of Poland’s Żubrówka, infused with so-called...
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Restaurant chains are forever revising their menus, adding new offerings either seasonally or for good, phasing out slow sellers (sometimes brought back after fans protest), or rolling out different...
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If there’s one food that’s truly universal, it’s the sandwich. Head to just about any small town in America and you’re bound to find a place where you can buy a well-made example. Meat,...
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Vodka is the most popular liquor in the United States – and has been since 1970. According to Forbes, 78.1 million cases of vodka were sold in the U.S. in 2021 – edging out all categories of...
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Whiskey (as it’s spelled in the U.S. and Ireland) or whisky (as it’s rendered in Scotland, Canada, and Japan) has become a big business. The size of the market is estimated to be $91.14 billion...
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A 24/7 Tempo analysis reveals that this east coast city is the worst in the country for buying a cup of coffee.
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Winemaking is not a field that has ever drawn a large number of African-American winemakers or winery owners, and it is not a field that has been particularly hospitable to them. According to some...
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Black chefs and cooks have helped shape the way Americans eat since the country’s earliest days. They brought ingredients and culinary techniques to these shores from Africa; developed a vast...
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Girl Scout Cookies, which are beginning their annual rollout, are iconic in American culture. They are one of the country’s most beloved brands of cookies. The program is a way for scouts to help...
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