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April 24, 2012

In what doctors are calling a "dangerous new trend," teenagers are drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk.

How to stay healthy on campus

March 13, 2012

Living on junk food and drinking too much booze are all potential hazards to your health.

Hub ranked as country's drunkest city

December 29, 2011

The Hub ranks in the top spot on The Daily Beast's ranking.

How to pick out an angry drinker

December 26, 2011

Impulsive people tend to become belligerent when they’ve had too much to drink.

Morning-after New Year's rejuvenation

December 22, 2011

Until you can get those resolutions rolling, why not make yourself feel a little bit better by making yourself the ultimate Bloody Mary?

Drinking over the holidays: What you can do to stay safe

December 13, 2011

Excess is the operative word during the holidays. While too much food can certainly cause problems, too much alcohol can be deadly.

Party could be over for excessive drinkers at BU

September 20, 2011

Boston University officials are already concerned about the direction student drinking has taken this semester, and it’s only two weeks into the academic year.

Here's Tom Brady telling you to drink heavily Sunday

September 14, 2011

At least this won't make anyone freak out unnecessarily.

Hammered.org: Site promotes fun minus the hangover

September 07, 2011

Got nothing to do and feeling too hungover to drink again — or just don’t feel like drinking at all? 
A former Northeastern University student has compiled the answer for you.

City introduces campaign to curb underage drinking

August 23, 2011

City officials yesterday kicked off a campaign timed with the start of the school year to curb underage drinking. But college students don’t expect the advertising blitz to have much impact.

How to keep the party fun — and safe

August 07, 2011

Ohio University professor Thomas Vander Ven has been studying underage drinking patterns since 2005. His latest book, “Getting Wasted: Why College Students Drink Too Much and Party So Hard,” is a formal study of the patterns behind college drinking.

Study: Drinking wine could help prevent skin cancer

August 01, 2011

Could vino be the new SPF? In case you needed another reason to love wine, new research suggests it could protect against damage to your skin from the sun.

Keeping the party fun — and safe

July 31, 2011

Ohio University professor Thomas Vander Ven has been studying underage drinking patterns since 2005. His latest book, “Getting Wasted: Why College Students Drink Too Much and Party So Hard,” is a formal study of the patterns behind college drinking.

Police: Stay out of water while drinking

July 14, 2011

Drinking and driving boats, as well as drinking and swimming, have led to several victims drowning this summer, and police Thursday urged citizens to stop the pattern.

Study shows why we keep drinking

July 06, 2011

Why doesn't one bad night of drinking stop us from having another?

July 4 cocktails: Sparkling cocktails – and one Firecracker – are sure to ooh and ahh

June 30, 2011

A few drinks to liven up your Fourth of July evening.

Liberty Wharf: Give me Liberty and give me drink!

June 08, 2011

Liberty Wharf brings two new, quite contrasting additions to the Boston dining scene.

A light wine is coming in strong

May 18, 2011

Stephanie Gallo — yes, of that wine family — on the huge popularity of Moscato and how to sample it.

Philadelphia, the city of brewer-ly love

May 17, 2011

There’s only one place for beer lovers to be this summer, and that’s Philadelphia.

All celebrations call for a little bubbly

April 28, 2011

There are few things more celebratory than a graceful flute filled with capital-C Champagne, the most prestigious and contentiously guarded appellation in French winemaking.

A tribute to all the bars we’ve loved before

April 20, 2011

We review new bars every-other week. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the ones that keep us coming back.

Is liquor close to coming to Fenway?

April 06, 2011

After smoothing out relations with city and police officials, the Red Sox seem to be closer to serving mixed drinks to the masses at Fenway this season.  

Your favorite bar is dead, and here’s where it went to heaven

February 23, 2011

It took about five seconds after sitting down at the bar at Citizen Public House and Oyster bar for me to realize I’d arrived at the restaurant industry worker’s version of bar heaven.

‘On the rocks’ can have secret costs

February 21, 2011

Krista Watson once tended bar for a unnamed Boston establishment that had a 50 cent surcharge for ordering straight whiskey on the rocks.   

Beer-lovers make easy lovers: Site

February 14, 2011

A blog on the dating website OKCupid says there is a surefire way to find out if someone will have sex with you on your first date: If they like the taste of beer, you’re on to a winner.

A ban on happy hour results in happy days

January 31, 2011

Finding the best deal on food and drink can be crucial for college students and young professionals still wanting to socialize while being able to pay off mounting student loans.

The hunt for red, red wine

January 26, 2011

My quest at the 2011 Boston Wine Expo, held last weekend at the Seaport World Trade Center, was to find a red wine that I could savor as much as those on my long list of sweet, fruity, refreshing white wines.

Watch it with that lime, Corona drinkers

October 19, 2010

Have you seen the Corona TV ad in which a woman, irritated that her beach companion has been staring at a bikini-clad blonde, squirts him with the lime sitting atop his beer?

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