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May 9th, 2008

Electroshocks Open Up the Nose

Eric Asimov, wine critic for the NY Times, set out to rectify a few studies floating about oenophiles and their discretions in purchasing wine.  It seems, as Asimov points out in his patiently paced article, that:

“…consumers have been portrayed as dupes and twits, subject to the manipulations of marketers, critics and charlatan producers who have […]

By Rob -- 0 comments

March 31st, 2008

Alcohol Abuse in the Restaurant Industry? Surely You Jest.

In a link from the Restaurant News Resource yesterday, The Wichita Business Journal is reporting that according to a 2006 study, nearly 15% of restaurant and hospitality workers have difficulties with alcohol.
The study also notes:

More than 18 percent of workers between ages 18 and 25 have an alcohol problem.
Proximity to and availability of alcohol, […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

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