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TO HER MAJESTY!

Queen’s Favorite Tipple Sells Out Across Her Realms

Shops in Britain and Australia report record sales of fortified wine Dubonnet, which the late queen liked to mix with gin.

Philippe Naughton

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CHEERS

Venue Closed After Patron’s Horror Vagina Stunt Goes Viral

“We have people in Florida that saw that video,” a judge said. “What does that say about us?”

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SERVICE GAME

Tennis Fan Accused of Having ‘700 Drinks’ Speaks Out

The Polish medical lawyer insists she’d only had two alcoholic beverages at the final at Centre Court.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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NO HALF MEASURES

Notorious Beijing 24-Hour Bar Leads to New COVID Lockdowns

The draconian response is all part of China’s hardline “zero COVID” policy.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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NEW FRONTIER

The Race to Build a Cannabis Drink That Actually Tastes Good

Companies around the country are experimenting with a variety of methods and ingredients to find the perfect recipe for a delicious cannabis concoction.

Wayne Curtis

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SIGN OF THE TIMES

Olympics Bartenders Awkwardly Serve Drinks in Hazmat Suits

Bar staffers are taking no chances as China seeks to keep Olympic guests confined to a “closed loop” during the Winter Games.

Allison Quinn

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Best of the Best

Meet the Chef Who Has Cooked for Royalty and Presidents

From grits to chocolate mousse, the chef shares the meals that have mattered the most to him.

Bob Guccione Jr.

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Best of the Best

A Top New York Restaurateur Shares His 5 Favorite Meals

From a family dinner at home to a mushroom feast, bar and restaurateur owner Ravi DeRossi shares the meals that have mattered the most to him.

Bob Guccione Jr.

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Last Call

The Secrets to the Best Dry Martini You’ll Ever Have

Our legendary columnist reveals his recipe and tips for making this classic cocktail.

David Wondrich

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Best of the Best

My Five Favorite Meals with Chef Ashleigh Fleming

From a legendary Texas steakhouse to an unforgettable Napa dinner, the chef shares the meals that have mattered the most to her.

Bob Guccione Jr.

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Classic Comfort Food

Warm Up with this Hearty Icelandic Fish & Potato Hash

Make Chef Gísli Matt’s version of plokkfiskur, a delicious cod and mashed potato dish featured in his new cookbook.

Anna Archibald

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Classic Comfort Food

Find Out the Surprise Ingredient to this Delicious Egg Salad

Elisa Marshall of New York’s Maman shares her generations-old tips and tricks for making her signature egg salad.

Anna Archibald

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Behind the Stove

If You Love Eating in Nola, You Need to Know Donald Link

The James Beard Award–winning chef from New Orleans tackles our speed round of questions.

Noah Rothbaum

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Behind the Stove

Chips, White Wine & the Roots: Meet Chef Christina McKeough

The executive chef of High Street Philly tackles our speed round of questions.

Noah Rothbaum

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