Hobotime.
- Rachel Maddow and Bostonist have a thing in common: “I go to Drink and I drink.” [Herald]
- The FDA is cracking down on caffeinated booze. Bostonist does not mourn the demise of Sparks, but we hope the feds keep their hands off our Cuba libres and coffee flips. [Brookston Beer Bulletin]
- Some bar called Lord Hobo opened. [Bostonist]
- As did a very nice wine shop in Central Square. Beside a well-curated wall of bottles, there are heaps of cheese and baked goods. And Bostonist noticed some goat yogurt in the fridge. [BostonZest]
- Don't fear the artichoke. [Stuff]
- "The perfect martini for us is one that can’t be picked up on the first sip, but rather must be bowed down to." As chronic drink-spillers, we disagree—but we adore Gargoyles's Vesper. [Globe]
- Woodward, a tavern at the brand new Ames Hotel, has big leather chairs, a fireplace, and their very own Smuttynose beer, served by the glass or the growler. [Thrillist]
- Hard cider and apple brandy are enjoying a well-deserved resurgence. [NPR, SFGate]

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Hmm, what is so bad about caffeinated booze then?
Caffeine and booze are a dangerous combination as you are mixing an upper and a downer. This could potentially cause a heart-attack. Many health professionals advise against drinks like vodka redbull because of this potential effect on your body.
oh, i love sparks so much it's indecent. INDECENT.