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Booze Vs. TV: Which Effs-Up More Brain Cells?

Our columnist thinks this one is a no brainer

Aug 29, 2012 4:01 pm

While channel surfing the other night I came across a news report about alleged deleterious effects of alcohol consumption. It seems a recent article suggests that hitting the sauce does not kill brain cells, but can damage them – particularly in the cerebellum. Granted, I was six beers in at the time, but booze-addled or not, I can recognize a specious claim when I hear one. I decided to investigate.

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The Best Dog Days Of Summer Cocktails

We all need a little cooling off, no?

Aug 16, 2012 4:01 pm

Photo: A Southern Fairytale

Here at the ass-end of the hottest summer on record, before fall tempts us with its Manhattans and Scotch, we’re in dire need of a little cooling off. Let's make some drinks. This, friends, is the Imbiber’s Official List of 2012’s Best Dog Days of Summer Cocktails.

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On The Topic Of Drinking With Celebrities

Getting pissed with Dita Von Teese, not Ray Romano

Jul 19, 2012 3:01 pm

Columnist Dan Dunn writes in about knocking them back with celebs. Like Kathie Lee and Hoda, at Happy Hour I get our drink on and shoot the breeze with celebrities. Most of the time it works out. Most of the time.

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The Problem With Energy Drinks As A Mixer

6 reasons why our columnist is anti-Red Bull

Jun 14, 2012 2:31 pm

Our columnist seriously detests Red Bull and other energy drinks, especially if they come anywhere near his beloved cocktails. How about you?

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The 10 Most Questionable Booze Brand Names

For our columnist, Cabo Wabo is just the start

May 31, 2012 3:01 pm

Sometimes no matter how much you want that shot you just can't get past a bad name. Our columnist singles out the worst liqour names in the industry and invites you to add to the list.

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The Rules For Collecting Bar T-Shirts

#1: Anything with the word 'dick' on it is funny

May 17, 2012 4:01 pm

Our columnist proves that bars can supply you with a wardrobe — as long as you follow the guidelines.

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Cocktail Competitions Suck. Here's Why.

The Imbiber offers some alternatives

Apr 19, 2012 4:01 pm

Before we begin, a quick apology. Last time out I told you about my surprise encounter with Paul Goldman, owner of Kansas Spirit Whiskey, who confronted me a few weeks back at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s 69th annual convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

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Pebble Beach Is Decadent And Depraved

Dan Dunn: Out of his element and into the bag

Apr 9, 2012 2:01 pm

The 5th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival begins on Thursday. To help kick off the prestigious event, we present this excerpt from our Imbiber columnist, and seasoned festival-goer, Dan Dunn’s most recent book, Living Loaded: Tales of Sex, Salvation and the Pursuit of the Never-Ending Happy Hour. You can catch our coverage, which begins on Friday.

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