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Part 7 Health nuts can get their fizz on...with better for you versions of carbonated drinks-plus some unusual drink additions that are interesting . via GIPHY Reed's Inc Virgil's 12 oz canned sodas are a new addition to the company's familiar glass bottles of Ginger beer.  Zero sugar however-bonus for calorie watchers---these tasty sodas are made with stevia. We tried the root beer-it was authentically terrific- ice cold . Non-GMO, NO preservatives, gluten, aspartame or Sucralose.  Comes in glass bottles too-what we prefer, actually. Widely available-in five flavors.  AFRI Cola hails from Germany...and probably could be endurance racers' BFF-with its caffeine levels that out jolts, JOLT-but has less than energy drinks like Red Bull Monster... Made with real deal sugar and available in glass bottles. If only ... apparently this sip is available here again ---in about 1000 retailers. DRY SODA -USDA Organic, NON-GMO-natural flavors of carbonated soda...

True Luxury-A Glamorous Fashion Show by Coco Chanel Muse-Jackie Rogers  and La Nuit Du Chocolat  by French Premium Chocolatier Maison Du Chocolat  10 West 56th Street & 1018 Madison Ave. NYC True artistry and in turn, imo- the present day world of sophisticated luxury goods- is referential to the past-but not 'stuck' in idolatry- reveries for the old days...instead... acknowledging the 'present' -via embracing the finer details of craft traditions---and then fused with the what's innovative and what 'works'- with the realities of how 21st century inhabitants live and buy goods.  And  successes doesn't necessarily depend on conjuring up the most 'likes' from the latest social media platforms...but more so-fulfilling the high expectations and need of its discerning clientele...accessibly so. On the same glorious crisp autumnal evening in NYC (October 20th)...two 'brands' of luxury embraced the aforementioned MO- in their own w...

IAC BUILDING HQ/NYC Utiel-Requena Wines benefit from a Mediterranean climate-with vines 75% Bobal grapes-pictured Tharsys Unico 2008 ZOLLO:   Senorio de Astobiza  's white from Basque region made with native grape 80% Hondarrabi Zuri, 20% Hondarrabi-affordable fruity-smooth white pairs well with-meats and ripened cheeses Biodynamic Wine---we asked what that was-organic grapes and harvesting methods...Pablo Claro  Graciano-Cab. Sau.-tasty dark cherry, vanilla, spice fruity-sweet tannins-full bodied.From Terroir WIne Group Men de Mencia 2009, Soto del Vicario, DO Bierzo A fav...and the last wine we tasted--- Marquis de Riscal Gran Reserva  2005, DOCa Rioja deep dark cherry-black fruit, spicy and elegant with long finish, firm tannins, fresh and balanced. NICE. DO La Mancha Wines Oristan Crianza 2012, Bodegas Lozano, DO La Mancha-Tempranillo 70%, Cab. Sau. 15%, Shiraz 15%-good for a crowd-deep ruby red with coffee-tobacco -in...