Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think.

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs.

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

High-End Tonic

Don’t mix your gin with bad stuff.

Celebrity Booze

Drink what famous people are drinking, and making.

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon.

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes.

Old Beer Is New Again

Aging suds in oak casks comes back in style.

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze.

10 Organic Liquors

Make ecococktails at home.

Good Imported Wines Under $10

Save money and drink well.

Don't Hate on Chablis

It’s like Chardonnay, without the oak.

Environmentally Friendly Picnic Supplies

Enjoy the outdoors without trashing it.