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Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
One of Atlanta's Best Zero-Proof cocktail Menus Is At This Michelin-Starred Gem
Zero proof cocktail at O By Brush O by Brush, which recently earned its first Michelin star, is the buzzy new offering from Chef Jason Liang, the culinary talent behind Brush Sushi, Cuddlefish, Lucky Star, and Momonoki in Midtown. At O, Chef Liang creates an omakase dining experience in an intimate setting, serving pristine dry aged sashimi and elegant nigiri presentations. You'll also enjoy the French-influenced pastry stylings from Liang's wife ChingYao Wang. The 20-course Omakase menu is defined by Liang's work with dry aged fish and Binchō-tan, a type of hardwood charcoal that Liang uses to finish some of the menu items. Expect silky dry aged sashimi offerings such as sanbaizu dusted with chives, or inventive riffs on classics such as the chawanmushi with caviar and uni. The dance of preparation, service and taste is impressive, especially when paired with a specialty sake. Yet, one of the most inventive pairing options is the non-alcoholic/zero proof menu. Here, guests are treated to clever use of botanicals and texture to recreate the cocktail in spirit. O's non-alcoholic pairing menu doesn't just substitute cocktails—it reimagines them. The opening sipper, for example, is a vibrant blend of grapefruit, jicama, rose hip, and basil, delivering the crisp effervescence of brut Champagne without a drop of alcohol. It's a perfect foil to Liang's supple, umami-rich sashimi. A standout 'Cognac' pairing follows—crafted from Taiwanese alpine tea, oak, vanilla, and a whisper of tamarind. Earthy and gently tannic, it complements the richness of the Wheel Pie: a decadent bite filled with monkfish liver, black truffle, shiitake, and sugar plum. Over the course of the meal, guests are treated to ten meticulously crafted zero-proof pairings, each echoing the spirit of traditional libations while remaining wholly unique. The entire 20-course experience is perfectly paced—luxurious, not lengthy—and ends with a charming takeaway: a gift bag filled with house made cookies and specialty teas. It's thoughtful, playful, and wholly satisfying. For those craving more of Atlanta's zero-proof creativity: Bottom line: Whether you're sober-curious, abstaining, or simply interested in the heights a beverage can reach without alcohol, O by Brush sets a new gold standard. It's thoughtful, elegant, and above all—deliciously intentional.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hull 'sober-curious' scene has drinkers in high spirits
With hangover-free pub crawls, sober socials and non-alcoholic alternatives popping up around Hull, Josh Gorroño Chapman has been speaking to businesses and those cutting out booze to hear more about the evolving scene."I do it for the taste as opposed to the feeling it gives me because I know that feeling comes with baggage."As Henry Beercock chats to me over a bright pink cocktail garnished with a fresh lime wedge, you could easily believe it was any normal night at The Brain buzzing Old Town cocktail bar, found along the Low Ale Trail, is hosting one of Alcohull Free's first sober place once a month, the socials aim to offer a hangover-free night out with good food and Beercock, 34, set up the group when he realised how few options there were when he went sober in October 2023."I would avoid going out," he explains, "and this is what I'm trying to encourage for other people.""Still come out. There is a good time to be had. Do not not socialise." 'Increasing demand' Developed in partnership with Hull City Council's public health team in 2019, the Low Ale Trail aims to make it easier for people to find low and no alcohol options at bars and Improvement and Service Development Manager Phil Wray says the team has noticed the choice of drinks is growing in the city."We know that our local venues are seeing an increasing demand which is a great sign people are being really conscious of their alcohol consumption."In 2023, more than 120 million pints of no and low alcohol beer were drunk across the UK, according to the British Beer and Pub Association which estimated sales would continue to increase. The original trail, initially only covering Hull's Old Town, has now expanded to include one in the Avenues and another in the Theatre Quarter, with 35 venues taking part. "You still want to have that buzzing atmosphere but not suffer," laughs Alex at Scale and Feather, another bar along the trail, the 26-year-old says there has been a generational shift when it comes to drinking."A lot of people my age don't want to be hung-over all the time," she explains."They're joining running clubs and doing more things like that rather than getting hammered in a pub."Alcohol Change UK said about 30% of people who drank alcohol in the last six months reported becoming more concerned about the long-term damage drinking may have on their concerns were highest among the 25-34 age group and lowest among those aged 55 and over. Dennis Wann, 59, is the landlord of The Sailmakers Arms and Ye Olde Black Boy, both also on the trail, and says he has noticed a shift too."The Heineken 0.0 is on its own dedicated cooler so that it can't ferment and can't become alcoholic," he said. "That's an investment of £3,500."[People] think it's got no alcohol so it should be cheaper, but it's actually a longer process," he said. "It starts off as a normal Heineken beer and then they boil the alcohol off." Back at the sober social, Sallie Charlton tastes the aptly-named Alcohull Free cocktail."You wouldn't know that didn't have alcohol in it," she says, with sounds of approval from her pair met at a previous event and now meet up socially and text. "It's a proper friendship," adds Ms 56-year-old said health was a big factor in making the decision to switch."Particularly for me getting older, I'm quite health conscious about what I'm putting into my body now."She says alcohol replacements have been a big help psychologically."When you finish work and pour that drink, it's exactly the same as if you had alcohol in it. It's really weird how that happens." "It's that ceremonial pint, that kind of the ritual of a pint in a pub or bar," agrees Mr Beercock. "The alcohol-free beers really scratch that itch."He says he hopes to grow the group "into something bigger"."The sober, sober-curious scene is very much in its infancy, but there's room for growth, which I find very exciting."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
CBC
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Coffee, croissants and good sound — daytime parties are popping up in Montreal
Croissound is a party from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all ages. Experts say this type of event without alcohol is part of a generational shift.
