Monthly Archives: May 2016

Trinchero Napa Valley to Open Tasting Room

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

“We told Bobby that he had an unlimited budget,” Roger Trinchero, president/ceo, Trinchero Family Estates, said in describing the new Trinchero Napa Valley tasting room. “And, somehow,” he added with a laugh, “he managed to exceed it.” Bobby is Bob Torres, … Continue reading →

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FYI: Chemo, Radiation, Surgery Combo Boost Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

In roughly one-third of pancreatic cancer patients, tumors have grown around the pancreas to encompass critical blood vessels. Conventional wisdom has long held that surgery to remove the tumors is rarely an option, and life expectancies are usually measured in … Continue reading →

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Penna. Gov. Urges Sale of 6-Packs at Gas Stations

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf urged the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to “free the six-pack” by allowing gas stations to sell up to 192 ounces of malt or brewed beverages. “Allowing malt or brewed beverages to be sold at gas stations under … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading: Peoria Aims To Revitalize Its Old Town, Using Distillery As Flagship

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It worked in Brooklyn.  When Brooklyn Brewery opened up, it’s neighborhood was a dangerous place.  Now, thanks to the brewery attracting other food and beverage enterprises, it’s become upscale.  So upscale that the brewery that started it all is moving … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Extends Line with Two New Flavors

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bacardi unveiled two new flavors – Bacardi Grapefruit and Bacardi Raspberry flavored rums. Bacardi Grapefruit is a white rum infused with pink grapefruit flavors to create a sour and semi-sweet fresh taste, while Bacardi Raspberry is infused with citrus raspberry … Continue reading →

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Absolut Elyx ‘Toasts the Toast’ in New Ad Campaign

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Absolut Elyx’s new campaign — #Heres to — focuses on the toast.  For centuries “Skål” has been exclaimed in Swedish gatherings from midsummer nights to smorgasbords. The brand is inviting its fans to take a picture of their glass and captioning … Continue reading →

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