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A group of young adults from Gen Z socializing and drinking at a modern bar, indicating a rise in alcohol consumption among this demographic.
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Gen Z Isn't Sober: Drinking Rates Jump 7% in Just One Year

After two decades of declining alcohol consumption among young adults, a surprising shift has emerged: the proportion of Gen Z who consumed alcohol in the past six months jumped by 7% between 2024 and

Isabela Costa·September 8, 2026
A vintage bartender in a dimly lit bar carefully preparing a classic cocktail, evoking the drink's historical and debated origins.
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What Is a Cocktail and Why Does Its Origin Still Matter?

Before 'cocktail' became a global shorthand for mixed drinks, its name might have been a mispronunciation of a French eggcup, a reference to barrel dregs, or even a term for a docked horse's tail.

Kenji Nakamura·August 14, 2026
A classic cocktail and a modern, complex drink on a bar counter, symbolizing the debate between traditional and contemporary mixology.
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Classic Cocktails Resurge, Re-evaluating Pricey Modern Mixology

At a recent gathering in Macau, top bartenders from six major cities debated "The Death or Rebirth of the Classic Cocktail," ultimately agreeing that foundational drinks are paramount, even as some ex

Kenji Nakamura·August 9, 2026
A home baker with flour on their hands shaping a rustic loaf of heritage bread in a sunlit kitchen, emphasizing tradition and authentic creation.
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Home bakers are ditching convenience for heritage recipes

Last year, sales of specialty flours like rye and spelt surged by 30% at artisanal grocers, signaling a quiet revolution in home kitchens.

Isabela Costa·July 30, 2026
A lively outdoor gathering at an Oklahoma Black rodeo, with people enjoying food and fellowship amidst cowboy traditions.
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Oklahoma Black Rodeos show food as love language

For 24 years, the Demery family in Beggs, Oklahoma, has hosted an annual Fourth of July rodeo, establishing it as a vibrant culinary and cultural cornerstone for the Black cowboy community.

Kenji Nakamura·June 19, 2026
Young adults enjoying a social gathering with a variety of sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages, symbolizing the sober curious trend.
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Gen Z's sober curious trend disrupts alcohol market by 2026

In 2024, almost a quarter (24%) of adults in England reported not drinking alcohol, a significant increase from just under a fifth (19%) two years prior.

Kenji Nakamura·June 8, 2026