Reno's East Side Sports Bar & Grill, 1310 Abbot Road, could be confused for paradise by those who set lips on the Barbados Sunset.

Let's face it: We don't all have a stocked liquor cabinet. With this in mind, the average college student often finds on a weekend night, the best drink is the simplest drink.

Fans of the 2003 film "Old School" might remember the character Joseph "Blue" Palasky, an 89-year-old pledge for the fictional Lambda Epsilon Omega fraternity.

There's no better way to honor spring's arrival and the excitement of a looming summer break than with a fun, fruity cocktail.

Shoppers and diners sampled fare from Old Town's restaurants and meandered through unfinished lofts Sunday during the Taste & Tour of Old Town, in Lansing.

When our first president sat down for a relaxing evening with a drink, it probably was a modest glass of whiskey.

In one corner is the white grape juice prepping for battle. In the other, raspberry vodka kicks and stretches. And in the middle of the ring, the cherry grenadine explains the rules and brings the flavors together.

What is possibly the most recognizable part of the Jukebox Grill isn't even inside the restaurant at 1017 E. Grand River Ave.

Battle of the Bands is in full swing at The Riviera Cafe Restaurant and Lounge, 231 M.A.C. Ave. Twelve bands will vie for top honors for almost another month, which means it's time for East Lansing to start rocking.

In Ireland, where St. Patrick is the patron saint and corned beef is not actually eaten, St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday more focused on celebrating heritage and gathering with family than drinking green beer.