Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think. (By Jason Horn)

How to Bottle

You can get the pop in the bottles, but make sure the bottles don’t pop (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

But I Only Drank Water!

If you don’t order as much, do you have to split the bill? (By Helena Echlin)

Can You Filter Vodka in a Water Filter?

It’ll taste better, but it’s still bad. (By Michele Foley)

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit. (By James Norton)

What Is Liquid Smoke?

Tastes more substantial than it sounds. (By Roxanne Webber)

Stain-Free Partying

Is it OK for hosts to ban red wine from pale furnishings? (By Helena Echlin)

High-End Tonic

Don’t mix your gin with bad stuff. (By Jordan Mackay)

Between the Clorox and the Kitty Litter

Can you find drinkable wine at the local convenience store? (By Anthony Giglio)

The Year in Food 2007

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country. (By Roxanne Webber)

Tasting Barolo Chinato

Take Barolo, add spice, and savor. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Simple Ways to Be More Green

That don’t involve extra money, time, or even effort.

Whiskey Primer

Watch out for the revenuers. (By Jason Horn)

Rules for Margarita Greatness

The perfect margarita is much more than the sum of its parts. (By Michele Foley)