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Here’s why restaurant diners are ditching wine bottles for the table

People aren’t ordering a bottle of wine for the table the way they used to, according to a new report. But industry experts say restaurants are making up for the revenue shortfall in other ways. “We believe habits have shifted away from a group ordering a bottle of (typically red) wine to share…

Dear Abby: Should I leave my husband for my new ‘best friend’?

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 11 years. Most of them were good. Two years ago, my husband started drinking again. It has caused a lot of problems, including a DUI, and my family won’t come around anymore. I’m feeling incredibly isolated. I recently met someone. He has become…

Chow down dirt cheap as iconic LA eatery celebrates huge milestone

It was a birthday bash of epic, chili-drenched proportions. Original Tommy’s, the legendary Southern California staple known for its famous famous bean-less chili, celebrated its 80th anniversary at its first location in Central Los Angeles Friday. To mark eight decades of serving hungry Angelenos, the iconic chain slashed its prices,…

Europe shut out of world’s best airline rankings

A prestigious global airline ranking has been released, and no European airlines have achieved the highest rating. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Each year since 1999, Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation based in London, has awarded five-star ratings to just a handful of operators. This year, the top ten is made…