- There is growing concern in the New York Bartending world that Bloody Mary Mix will be affected by the Tomato/Salmonella crisis. The bartenders decided to keep mixing their hair-of-the-dog cocktails – but agreed to use more clam juice to combat the offending bacteria with “fish stink”.
- A lawsuit in West Virginia accuses Miller/Coors of “polluting” the surface water by dumping out of date beer in storm drains. The company claims that they are not violating environmental practices – they are just trying to show the sewer people a good time.
- It was Riesling Week in New York City. This promotional event was designed by the Wines of Germany association to showcase their crisp varietals to American audiences. New York’s event will be followed in the heartland of the country with a “What the fuck is Riesling – does it come in a box?” month.
- As the dust clears form the old Yankee Stadium, it’s become increasingly clear what the new one needs: a Hard Rock Café. A deal was signed this week to open a 7,000 foot franchise inside the new home of the Bronx Bombers. Word has it that A-Rod and Jeter can’t wait to compare “guitar sizes” with the musicians who are invading their turf.
- After much internal debate – LittleFly decides that drinking Budweiser out of a tall-boy cans should have been on the list of “warning signs that the person you are dealing with is a psychopath”.
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