Thursday, April 16, 2009

Open Content is Proud to Announce the Launch of Drink Me Magazine

San Francisco, Calif., (April 14, 2009) – Drink Me magazine launches its first issue this month in San Francisco. Published by Open Content, Drink Me is the only lifestyle and entertainment publication about drinking and bar culture created for enthusiasts.

“Thirty months in the making, we’re finally here,” says Daniel Yaffe, president of Open Content. “It’s been a long and exciting road. We hope our readers take time to explore and enjoy as we offer up all the alcohol culture one could ever ask for, bottled up and ready to drink with a little tag that reads, ‘Drink Me.’ Welcome to our world…”

The first issue spotlights a number of drinking and cultural phenomena both locally and abroad, including Relax, It’s only Wine, an article that captures the digressions of a sommelier, Mixologistas, an in depth analysis of the trend of women bartenders, as well as Does this Count as Overtime? a look into corporate Japanese drinking culture.

Drink Me magazine will not only be offered in bars, clubs, cafes, and alcohol retailers around town, readers can also find the magazine online at www.drinkmemag.com. The publication’s online component creates a community of artists and writers from around the globe to share their unique and diverse social and epicurean alcohol traditions. In addition to its global social networking element, the site is a hub for posting alcohol-related events, entertainment, and cultural education.

“We’re looking forward to interacting with everyone online,” says Daniel Yaffe, president of Open Content, “And what better way to launch, than with a launch party with everyone who has given tremendous support to Drink Me.”

The official Drink Me magazine launch party took place on March 31, 2009 with many more events to come. Visit www.drinkmemag.com for updated listings.

ABOUT DRINK ME MAGAZINE
Drink Me is the only lifestyle and entertainment publication about drinking and bar culture created for enthusiasts. Drink Me is creating a community to share the diverse social and epicurean traditions of alcohol. We go beyond recipes to bring substance back to beer, wine and spirits. Drink Me explores and celebrates alcohol, and the drinking-wells they're enjoyed in.

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