Food & Voyage

Alcohol Consumption

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Gen Z patrons at a modern bar, enjoying a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting changing consumption habits.
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Gen Z's Moderation Reshaping Bar Menus

The average number of alcoholic drinks consumed by young adults in the past seven days has fallen from 5.

Aisha Abasi·August 17, 2026
A diverse group of Gen Z individuals enjoying drinks and socializing at a rooftop bar with a city skyline in the background.
Long Reads

Alcohol consumption shifts, challenging popular predictions.

The percentage of Gen Z individuals reporting alcohol consumption surged from 46% in 2023 to 70% in 2025, a dramatic increase that directly challenges the popular narrative of widespread abstinence am

Ryo Hashimoto·July 10, 2026
An empty bar scene with a glass of water, representing the decline in US alcohol consumption and shifting social habits.
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US alcohol consumption trends show broad decline

In the US, average alcohol intake over the past seven days has plummeted from 3.

Aisha Abasi·June 18, 2026
Steven Bartlett looking tired after a wine hangover, symbolizing the clash between social drinking and the modern wellness obsession with longevity and self-tracking.
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Steven Bartlett's Wine Hangover Lasted 3 Days, Revealing a Major Cultural Shift

Podcaster Steven Bartlett declared that just three glasses of wine had 'ruined' three days of his life, a sentiment that resonated widely in an era obsessed with longevity and self-tracking, according

Aisha Abasi·June 9, 2026