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Whole-animal burgers arrive at The American

Cloudy beers have started to fill glasses in tap houses and brewery tasting rooms, but we’re not talking about German hefeweizens or Belgian witbiers.

Birds of a feather may normally flock together, but such was not poor Paris’ fate. Her story likely begins in a pet shop, where it is believed she was purchased for the distinct purpose of being used as a “release dove” at a wedding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you chose me as your relationship guide, I'd counsel you and your closest ally to be generous with each other; to look for the best in each other and praise each other's beauty and strength.

Italy owes a lot to Pinot Grigio. It has turned wine drinkers onto the country’s whites in hoards. Curiously, this grape isn’t actually native to Italy; though it has been grown there for many, many years.

Over the course of the last few years, Brewer vs. Brewer has interviewed some of the best professional craft brewers in the province.

Fifteen or 20 years ago, lighting was something of an afterthought in home décor – people thought long and hard about wallpaper designs and soft furnishings, then boshed up an IKEA paper lightshade as the finishing touch.

In case you thought nothing new was happening on the Drive, think again. New restos and cafes are the lifeblood of this bustling strip, and the latest spots to open up prove that diversity is still – and will always be – the “driving” force here.

Commercial Drive has been synonymous with Little Italy for decades. If you’re looking for authentic espresso, biscotti and salumi, this is still the place to go.

Mark your calendars for June 14, National Bourbon Day. Not that we need a special day to enjoy the rich, sweet taste of this all-American whiskey, but hey, any excuse will do just fine.