The newest member in the ABSOLUT family is ABSOLUT Grapevine, a new vodka that offers the true taste of white grape, balanced with notes of dragon fruit and papaya.More>>

ABSOLUT introduces ABSOLUT Miami, the brand’s sixth limited-edition, city-inspired flavor. Combining citrus flavors reminiscent of the Sunshine State ABSOLUT Miami will be available at bars, restaurants, nightclubs and retailers across the country beginning on Jan. 1.More>>

Mayor Carolyn Goodman has issued a proclamation officially declaring Jan. 2 “deadmau5 Day” in Las Vegas. More>>

From The Seattle Times: Of all the 'hoods to start a craft cocktail bar, Peter Glick selected Fremont. Beer rules there. But Glick figures his cocktail den, The Backdoor @ Roxy's, would stand out amid all the breweries and soccer bars. More>>

From MarketWatch: We survived "the Rapture," but with a new year comes a new prophecy. Ancient Mayans and Nostradamus predicted the Apocalypse would strike on December 21, 2012, while many new-age spiritualists and philosophers believe humankind will enter enlightenment in 2012. More>>

From SFGate: Destiny Bay Vineyards announced today that the December 2011 issue of The Tasting Panel magazine for the wine and spirits industry selected Destiny Bay 2007 Mystae for the list of Most Outstanding Wines and Spirits of the Year and singled out Destiny Bay 2007 Magna Praemia as the "Most...More>>

From The Gleaner: As a little piece of the Caribbean in Northern California, the New Karibbean City club is trying to expose local music to the California area. More>>

From the Las Vegas Review-Journal: All year long, those who choreograph Las Vegas nightlife meticulously plot and plan. Data are analyzed, customer counts are calculated and potential earnings are compared side-by-side with marketing and operations budgets. More>>

From The Boston Globe: The Boston Beer Co. has a reputation as a maker of gateway craft beers: You try a Samuel Adams Boston Lager or Winter Lager, then maybe you move on to something more aggressive, something more exciting — something from the likes of Founders, Stone, or Oskar Blues. More>>

From The Wall Street Journal: Like all wines, the production and positioning of champagne is shaped by its history. Wine has been made around Reims and Epernay for over 1,500 years, and sparkling wine for over 300 years.More>>