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How To LA: Where to Get Booze-Free Drinks in LA (And Other Headlines)
Chirasmita (Left) Priyanka (Right), are sisters and the founders of Zero Proofed.
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Going alcohol-free just got more social
Going out for a drink is a staple in a culture that largely revolves around imbibing alcohol and social activity. As someone who usually has one alcoholic beverage or completely opts out during social settings, I’ve gotten used to the questions and sometimes judgmental comments about my choice to not drink.
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And there are many reasons for why people choose to say no — addiction, mental or physical health, pregnancy, religion, and lifestyle. And some simply don’t enjoy the taste.
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Going alcohol-free can be a tough decision for many and a really big change. But good news: whether you identify as sober-curious, sober, alcohol-free, in recovery, or label agnostic, there are many places in L.A. to get booze-free drinks. Let’s cheers to that!
We’re here to help curious Angelenos connect with others, discover the new, navigate the confusing, and even drive some change along the way.
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Wait... one more thing...
It’s Football Season!
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood during Rams game
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I’ll be honest, I have completely lost any sense of time and I didn’t realize that it’s very close to fall, AKA football season. And while I’m part of any fantasy football leagues this season, I’m still curious about how the Rams and the Chargers are expected to do this year.
And if you’re also wondering, we have a How To LA episode just for you. Host Brian De Los Santos and Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated break down what to expect from L.A.'s pro football teams this season.
A little teaser of the episode: The Chargers are looking good. The Rams ... not so much.
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