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New Year's 2013

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

How Did You Celebrate New Year's?

Bristol-Warren Patch is looking for your photos and videos celebrating the start of 2013.

  When the clock struck midnight to officially begin 2013, what were you doing? Did you go out to a local nightspot and celebrate with friends [and strangers]? Were you in Providence for Bright Night — or did you make your own party at home? Or were you among the hardy souls who went out for a dip in Narragansett Bay this afternoon? Share your photos and video of your New Year's Celebration by clicking the "Upload" button above.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Toast the 2013 New Year with a Bottle of Champagne

Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to finding bubbly on a budget.

  The pop of the Champagne cork is as much a part of the New Year’s Eve soundtrack as "Auld Lang Syne" and fireworks. The tiny, tickling bubbles evoke celebratory moods. Find a list of nearby liquor stores in Bristol and Warren on the Bristol-Warren Patch Directory — and find their locations on the map below. With so many sparkling wines to choose from, picking the best bottle can be daunting. Prices for sparkling wine range from less than $10 to more than $500 per bottle. Keep in mind that while you usually get what you pay for, there are some great options for those of us on a budget.  Large “negociant” champagne houses that purchase much of their fruit, such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Roederer, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet and Nicolas …

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