News w/e 28 October

The Price Of Vodka Is About To Double In Russia

Social Marketing Is Best Served on a Combo Plate; A just-released study shows that consumers -- patrons of five fast-food franchises in this case -- are much more likely to pull out their wallets and purses after being exposed to social content on sites like Facebook and Twitter than those who aren’t. 

China’s Wealthy Wine Drinkers Help Revive Australian Vineyards

A Trip to Glenrothes;The Glenrothes is the latest Scotch whisky brand that appears to be enjoying a vintage year.

Johnnie Walker Blue Collection

Moet Hennessy's Champagne Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004

Red Hook Ale/Lager - redesign, see title picture

Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale - launch

Malibu Black- launch

Findlandia Vodka - redesign

Cervezaria Sagraga - launch

Danzka Vodka- redesign

Macaroni Grill Finds Out Its Customers Don't Care About Health, Goes Back To Promoting Indulgence

20 most expensive restaurants in America, The country's most expensive restaurant is in New York City, and a meal there costs $585 per person, outranking the No. 2 spot by almost $100. Prices include meal, one drink and tip

Zagat's America's Top Restaurants 2012 guide was released today, and we've put together a list of the priciest eateries in the nation.

Evolving Canadian habits reflect Asian influence; A growing Asian population in Canada is having a strong influence on Canadian eating patterns, according to a new report from market research organization 

A year to remember Aussie Grape growers are revelling in the astounding fruits of 2010's labours.