Alcohol

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A vibrant California bar's takeout window is busy serving bottled cocktails to customers, highlighting the permanent shift in the bar industry.

To-go cocktails are here to stay, permanently reshaping California's bar scene.

During the pandemic, one San Francisco bar reported 40% of its weekly revenue came from bottled Negronis sold through a takeout window, a practice now permanently enshrined in California law.

Kenji Nakamura·August 28, 2026

A glass of red wine on a bar counter with an ominous shadow, symbolizing the hidden dangers of moderate alcohol consumption.

Wellness

Moderate Alcohol Consumption's Health Effects: The Myth of Protection is Dead

A 2025 U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory reported that among 100 women who consume less than one drink per week, approximately 17 will develop an alcohol-related cancer, according to Medical News Today

Isabela Costa·July 9, 2026

An artfully presented bottle of artisanal mezcal on a bar, with a bartender preparing a cocktail in the background.

Drinks

Top Mezcal Selections Beyond Tequila and Rum

While many associate mezcal with a single smoky flavor, brands like Yola Mezcal achieve their unique profile through an extended six-day natural fermentation—double the typical three days—according to

Kenji Nakamura·June 18, 2026