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 …
Read More »Major cruise line axes inclusive onboard beverage package at Bahamas location
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island. “As we look to transform the on-island experience, we have evaluated our policies and made the decision that onboard beverage packages will no longer be applicable for drinks on Great Stirrup Cay beginning …
Read More »Roommate's loud smoothie prep at dawn ignites viral debate over noise etiquette
A man fed up by his roommate’s 5:30 a.m. smoothie habit garnered overwhelming support on the internet from people sympathetic to his dilemma — and his clever way of trying to deal with it. The man, who shared in a Reddit post that he’s 30 years old and from Melbourne, …
Read More »Popular bubble tea may contain concerning levels of heavy metal, investigation finds
Bubble tea can be a delicious, sweet treat — but is it all that good for you? Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead. Bubble teas typically …
Read More »Government expands travel warnings after surge in deadly fake alcohol poisonings
The British government recently added eight countries to its list of travel warnings related to the risk of methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned that tourists visiting Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia and Uganda may face a risk …
Read More »Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows
Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with Yale University and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. The study analyzed data from …
Read More »Viral matcha cocktail trend may not be as healthy as it looks, say experts
Before matcha’s recent surge in popularity on social media, bartenders rarely considered whisking green tea into the mixed drinks they were making. Rensel Cabrera, bar director at The Sylvester in Miami, said the idea started more as a trend experiment than a passion project. “When we were doing these menu …
Read More »Free meal is motivating nearly 1 in 3 singles to say 'yes' to date, new report finds
For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report. Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they’ve gone on a date just for the free meal, according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 …
Read More »Brewery goes viral for defending policy banning kids after 7 p.m.: 'Not a playground'
An Ohio brewery recently sparked a viral conversation about parents bringing kids to bars and breweries, leading hundreds to chime in on the debate. Eastside Brewing Co., an Ohio-based craft brewery that runs a taproom in Reynoldsburg, recently announced that it would begin barring children after 7 p.m. and would …
Read More »Hot tea or iced coffee? Study says your choice could affect mood and digestion
Whether it’s hot chocolate or iced coffee, the temperature of drinks — and when you drink them — may influence your mood, according to researchers. A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, was shared in a San Diego State University news release on Sept. 22. Over 400 …
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