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Family-Run Barroco Grill Closes Multiple Cleveland-Side Spots as They Step Back
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NA Beer Showdown: 15 Worth Buying, 10 to Skip, Says Chowhound
Chowhound tested 37 non-alcoholic beers and surfaced a practical ranking: 15 buys and 10 skips, underscoring how far NA beers have come. The piece highlights standout picks like Guinness 0, Corona NA, Deschutes Black Butte NA, Deschutes Fresh Haze NA IPA, Michelob Ultra Zero, and Untitled Art FLVR! varieties, while noting misses such as Heineken 0.0, Stella Artois 0.0, Montauk N.A. Golden, and Elysian Easy Dust NA IPA. The author evaluated flavor balance and drinkability against each beer’s style (not aiming to mimic alcohol) and considered how flavors develop when warm or chilled.
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Tragic Mocha Choking Incidents Continue in Japan During New Year
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Company Supports Imperfect Produce Rejected by Grocery Stores
A Florida farm and an online grocery startup, Misfits Market, are addressing the issue of food waste caused by grocery stores rejecting imperfect produce, with the latter buying and selling such produce at a discount, helping reduce waste and improve access to affordable, healthy food.
Easy Tips for Making Clear Ice at Home
To make clear ice at home, use the technique of directional freezing by insulating the water container to force freezing in one direction, which pushes impurities to one side. This method results in denser, slower-melting, and visually appealing clear ice, unlike the cloudy ice produced by conventional freezing methods. You can achieve this with simple household items like an insulated cooler or commercial clear ice trays, and then cut away the cloudy part to reveal clear ice for your drinks.
Noche Buena: The Exclusive Mexican Christmas Beer
Noche Buena is a traditional Mexican Bock-style beer, only available during the Christmas season within Mexico, and is deeply associated with holiday celebrations and traditional dishes, with a history dating back to 1938 and created as a special seasonal brew by German brewers.
Top Winter Cocktails to Warm Up Your Season
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Sacramento and SoCal Celebrate Christmas with Rising Tamale Sales Despite Inflation
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Japan's Coffee Omakase: A Caffeine Lover's Dream
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Wisconsin Woman Wins 'Young Cheesemonger of the Year' at 2025 World Cheese Awards
Hanna Lee, a Wisconsin cheesemaker, became the first American to win the 'Young Cheesemonger of the Year' at the 2025 World Cheese Awards in Switzerland, where she showcased her expertise in cheese identification, pairing, and presentation. She emphasizes curiosity, customer engagement, and tasting experience as key traits for cheesemongers, and offers advice on creating cheese boards for holidays and budget-friendly options.
Colorado and Michigan Lead at 2025 GABF with Multiple Medals and Awards
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Colorado Leads with 33 Medals at 2025 Great American Beer Festival
The 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver showcased winners across 108 beer categories, highlighting popular styles like IPAs and lagers, with new categories reflecting evolving trends. Awards were given in various beer and cider styles, with breweries of different sizes recognized as Brewery of the Year and Cidermaker of the Year.