" The downtown space aims to be a go-to spot for gatherings as it includes five big-screen televisions and more than 20 classic arcade games. Patrons looking to unwind after the workday can also enjoy a 16-foot firepit overlooking downtown Palm Springs. "
The new CVB location will also feature a full kitchen. The Desert Sun also reports that CVB plans to open a location in Palm Desert near the intersection of Hwy 111 & Monterey.
The New York Times is reporting ‘Everybody Is Drinking Guinness.’ We Know Why.
The article reports that Guinness "is the fastest-growing imported beer in the country based on bar, restaurant and brewery sales over the last year. . . " The reason has to do with a beer chugging ritual called splitting the G. Also,
" The stout is 4.2 percent alcohol by volume — about the strength of Bud Light — and 125 calories per 12 ounces, lighter than Modelo Especial. . . . That appeals to Americans wearied by craft beer’s dominance, said Mike O’Sullivan, an owner of the New York pubs Hartley’s and Grace’s. "
Surprising.
- First, while Guinness may be the fastest-growing, Modelo Especial is the top selling beer in the U.S. according to CNN.
- Second, to consider Guinness as a "light" beer.
- Third, that Americans are wearied by craft beer's dominance. Not this American. However, the next time my choices are limited to non-craft beers, I'll look for a Guinness. (But, no, I will not be splitting the G.)
" For years, Singapore has been a leader in water management and innovations. The city-state island of 6 million people in Southeast Asia, one of the most densely populated countries, has no natural water sources. "
