Alcohol
Valentine’s Day 2026: The aphrodisiac myth that could spoil your romantic dinner
The term “aphrodisiac,” derived from the Greek goddess of love, refers to foods believed to increase desire and physical pleasure. Yet, experts stress that such claims lack scientific grounding.
Early warning system for undrinkable wine glows in the dark
Wine Talk: Wine on the edge
New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity
Scottish time machine, American pickup truck: Whiskey and gin that pour themselves
Jack Daniel’s and Hendrick’s have taken decades of craftsmanship and tradition, given the glass bottle a little shake, and landed limited editions here—bringing both life and a toast to life.
Drop star: The mixologist shaking up Café Europa
Osnat Gueta climbed to the second floor of Café Europa to taste the cocktails of Yegor Pereuzenko. Now, we want to try them too.
Rejoice and celebrate with quality alcohol: Ouzo infused with 15 botanical ingredients
With more than 15 botanical ingredients, including organic anise, green cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more—meet the ouzo considered one of the finest in the world.
Bar 22: A hip bar at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel - review
Bar 22 is a great place for a date night or a girls’ night out. I already texted my Ladies Who Drink and suggested we hold our next birthday celebration there.
Purim 2025: Cocktail recipes for the festive holiday
Erica Schachne and Jonathan Feldstein each provide a recipe for a cocktail for the holiday of Purim.
Terra Uma: The Israeli start-up treating PTSD through therapeutic wine-making
Tomer Weinberg discovered that when he was around wine, anxiety, fear, and tension dissipated as if by a miracle. And if the winemaking process could help him, it could also help others.
Betrunkener Southwest-Pilot zwangsweise aus dem Verkehr gezogen
Der Flug verzögerte sich um fast fünf Stunden, weil Southwest Airlines einen Ersatzpiloten suchte.
Beers with a Purim premise
Beer was never far behind at a Purim spiel or carnival. It’s popular, plentiful, and has been bringing people together for some 5,000 years.
Islamic Regime rules musician to be flogged 74 times for hijab protest song, alcohol possession
An anonymous official told Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency that the flogging came as punishment for possessing alcohol - not his music.
The sales and new items for the home
Purim is approaching, and it’s time to stock up on decorated cups for drinking games, as well as a variety of costumes and accessories.