* News editor Vanessa Palange will try anything once and most more than once. There are very few items on her do-not-drink list.

* Copy editor and page designer Emily Reily enjoys a drink now and then and likes a nice bottle of Moet for special occasions.

* Copy editor Jason Sparapani likes a good whiskey.

* Community news editor Deb Cad likes microbrews, homebrewing and the occasional espresso martini.

* Lifestyles editor Deidre Ashe thinks you can't go wrong when chocolate and alcohol are combined.