By Sam Bail, Founder of Third Place Bar   In the 1980s, the sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” in his book, “The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Community Centers, Beauty Parlors, General Stores, Bars, Hangouts, and

As people revisit their relationship with alcohol, they’re slowly redefining social norms—including within the dating sphere. Alcohol-free dating is exactly what it sounds like: going on dates without booze. It doesn’t necessarily stem from sobriety or recovery journeys. Many who

Several years ago, meat alternatives were all the rage in the US—and investors bet big on their potential. But, more recently, consumers seem to have gone back to the basics. Instead of these processed alternatives, they’re favoring simple vegetables within

If you’re interested in the history of alcohol consumption, the “straight edge” movement is an overlooked, but significant, chapter. Emerging from the hardcore punk scene of 1980s America, this subculture championed a lifestyle of complete abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and

During our month-long journey through Japan, Douglas and I braced ourselves for the famed drinking culture synonymous with the country’s office workers. We anticipated an environment where alcohol played a central role in all gatherings, and where non-alc options were