Cognac and tonic?

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Cognac has dropped to a mere 1% of the alcohol consumed in France. This is true because younger people prefer beer and white spirits over cognac, which is expensive. Cognac's image as an after-dinner drink has reduced cognac consumption because of penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Market share, Brandy

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From Santa Fe to down-home favorites

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Chef Alison Swope is leaving Old Town, Alexandria, VA-based Santa Fe East for Stella's. The latter is also located in Alexandria and opened in 1994 to lamb and pork chop aficionados. Swope is expected to spice up the menu with her expertise in classic American cookery such as beans and succotash.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Restaurants, Cooks, Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, Swope, Alison

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Bidding for treasures

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Advice on buying antiques at auction and the use of catalogs is presented, together with details of auctioneers and antique shops in the Washington D.C. area.

Evaluation, Retail trade, Washington, D.C., Buyers Guide, Collections and collecting, Antiques, Art auctions

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