12 Apps to Find You a Perfect Glass of Wine or Beer

Stephanie Chon
Dec 19, 2014

Whether you’re picking up some booze at the grocery store for a huge group or trying to decide what to order at a new bar, when faced with a menu full of beer and wine, it can be struggle to know just which one you just MUST throw down your gullet. We’ve found 12 apps that’ll help you make those tough decisions while also helping you plug into local events so you can mingle with brew-sers and winos near you. Let the glass clinking commence.

1. Untappd: This app might replace Yelp when you’re looking for a cold beer. Untappd even mimics the social aspects of Yelp, such as adding friends and seeing their recommendations. You can also add reviews and search for popular bars nearby. (Free on iOS and Android)

2. Vivino: Take a picture of a wine label. Vivino will show you reviews, rankings and price. It also has a little bit of that Yelp vibe, seeing as you can add your own reviews too. (Free on iOS and Android)

3. Drync: Drync is a futuristic wine journal where you get to take a picture of the label and write your thoughts about it. If you love what you’re swilling, you can order it through the app! (Free on iOS and Android)

4. WineGlass: When you’re ready to learn more about all those grown-up grape juices, WineGlass is there to get you started. Snap a picture of a wine menu, and the app will turn your picture into an interactive menu. You can click on different wines to find out their general ratings and to see what dinner entrees will go great with the wine you choose. (Free on iOS)

5. World of Beer: Before this was an app, it was (and still is) an awesome beer hangout spot. In fact, some of you beer lovers out there might have gone to one of the bars out in Arizona or Washington. They host fun events with live music and their app can find the perfect brew for you. Not in Arizona or Washington? Not a problem. They have six new locations across Georgia, Colorado and California! (Free on iOS and Android)

6. Saucey: Don’t want to go out in the stormy weather looking for the perfect wine, spirit or beer? Order through Saucey and you’ll get your bottle delivered right to your door within… you’re not going to believe this… the next 20-30 minutes! Saucey delivers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. (Free on iOS and Android)

7. TapHunter: If Facebook was built around searching for the best beer, it’d be TapHunter. With this app you have a feed that shows you bars that would fit your taste. So when you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something new, your main feed will show you all the goods. You can even look up what awesome bars are nearby and see what drinks they offer with a tap of a finger. TapHunter will even notify you about any events at local businesses around you. (Free on iOS and Android)

8. Elixr: Elixr is the Instagram of drinks. It’s a social way to post pictures and comments about drinks you’ve tried at different restaurants, cafes or bars. Even though this one isn’t strictly all about finding the best beer or wine around, you can definitely still use it to search for a cold one. (Free on iOS and Android)

9. Minibar: Minibar is also an alcohol delivery service, but they deliver to more areas than just the Bay Area and Southern California. Check out their locations and party on. (Free on iOS and Android)

10. Pintley: Beer enthusiasts, this is the app for you. On top of finding beers and bars that are best suited for you, Pintly notifies you about any rare beer events, craft beer launch parties and beer tastings being held around the US. (Free on iOS and Android)

11. Next Glass: After learning what your go-to bottle of wine is and finding out which beers you can’t put down, Next Glass helps you find a new brand of wine or beer that you’ll absolutely love. Just open the app, take a picture of the bottle’s label and the app will calculate how much you’d love it by giving you a number out of 100. You can also add friends on Next Glass so that if you’re having a party, you can pick the perfect beverage for everyone. (Free on iOS and Android)

12. Picky Pint: Want to try out something new during happy hour but don’t want to waste those dollar bills on some bathtub swill? Picky Pint let’s you take a photo of your beer menu and gives you a list of ratings, recommendations and even a level of bitterness for each beer listed. It also has a barcode scanner so you can find out all about those 99 bottles of beer on the wall at your grocery store. (Free on iOS and Android)

Which apps are you going to download? Were there any particular features that stood out to you?

'The Last of Us' Season 2 Is Coming Sooner Than Expected

I've been anxiously awaiting news on The Last of Us season 2 release date ever since that crazy season 1 finale in March of 2023. ICYMI, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) have returned to Jackson but unfortunately, all's not well that ends well, because Joel is hiding a huge secret — and it's totally shaken Ellie's trust in him. I love this reluctant duo so much and I'm already making plans to visit my best friend so we can watch (and rewatch) the premiere together.

Here's everything we know about The Last of Us season 2 release date, plus the new The Last of Us trailer.

'The Last of Us' season 2 trailer teases lots of terror.

We've already gotten our first look at Kaitlyn Dever's Abby (a character fans of the game love to hate), but this is the first time we've gotten to hear her — or see her Firefly pendant. We also catch a glimpse of Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) dancing during what appears to be an iconic game scene and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) helping defend Jackson from the infected.

While season 1 was full of earthy tones and tons of light vs. dark imagery, The Last of Us season 2 is already showing off a much more aggressive color palette with blacks and reds that underscore just how explosive things are this season (and judging by the flares, I mean that quite literally).

When can I watch The Last of Us season 2?

Yes, The Last of Us season 2 release date is coming sooner rather than later and the show will hit Max in April 2025. We're still awaiting confirmation on whether we'll get all the episodes at once, but I'm guessing it'll be another weekly release schedule to bring us from the spring through the summer.

Is Last of Us season 2 coming?

Yes, The Last of Us season 2 is on its way! The show was renewed in January of 2023 after the pilot aired. The game sequel opens five years after the events of the first game, and Joel and Ellie's relationship has splintered because of Joel's secret: his promise that Ellie's immunity couldn't be used for a cure is actually a lie — and he murdered an entire hospital of Firefly rebels to save her life.

When Ellie finds out Joel lied to her — and when a certain someone finds out Joel's responsible for the massacre — their worlds implode.

Bella Ramsey told Vanity Fair "it’s really a story about revenge and a continuation from the first season about the dangers of unconditional love."

Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal teased to Deadline that The Last of Us team “are always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show."

Check back here for the latest The Last of Us season 2 release date news! And read up on the other most-anticipated TV shows coming in 2025.

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The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season Just Started – And These 2 Flavors Won’t Return Next Year

The next best thing after Christmasis not New Year’s – it’s Girl Scout cookie season! We just can’t resist stocking up on Thin Mints and Tagalongs every year. In the spirit of getting a taste as early as possible in 2025, we’ve got our eye on everything related to this year's season.

Get your cravings ready, because we’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2025 Girl Scout cookie season.

When will Girl Scout Cookie season be in 2025?

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Girl Scouts of the USA just announced that cookie season kicked off on January 7, 2025! Girl Scout cookie season typically runs from January to March, though the exact dates depend on the region you live in.

Several Girl Scout regions announced the dates for their season ahead of the "official" start. You can likely anticipate similar dates for other parts of the country:

Last year, in-person cookie sales started as early as January 9 while online sales began on February 16.

Where do I buy Girl Scout cookies?

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You can buy Girl Scout cookies in-person or online. Oftentimes, troops will set up shop in front of grocery stores or malls. Once the season starts, you can search for in-person booths here. Many troops also offer online ordering, so you don't even have to leave the house.

How much will Girl Scout Cookies be in 2025?

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The cost of Girl Scout cookies will vary based on the region you buy them in. In 2024, the price per box ranged from $5 to $7, amidreported price raisesdue to inflation.

Several regions have already addressed pricing ahead of the 2025 Girl Scout cookie season.

Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine announced their first cost-per-box price bump in nearly a decade, citing rising production costs. All of their boxes will cost $6, but specialty cookie flavors like Girl Scout S'mores and Toffee-tastic will go for $7.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois have all of their boxes priced at $6.

Meet The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Flavors

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There are currently 12 Girl Scout cookie flavors, according to Girl Scouts. Their list includes the same cookies that were available in 2024. From Thin Mints to Samoas, we are so excited. Here’s the full list of cookies:

  • Adventurefuls
  • Caramel Chocolate Chips
  • Samoas (AKA Caramel deLites)
  • Do-si-dos (AKA Peanut Butter Sandwich)
  • Girl Scout S’mores
  • Lemonades
  • Lemon-Ups
  • Tagalongs (AKA Peanut Butter Patties)
  • Thin Mints
  • Toast-Yay!
  • Toffee-tastic
  • Trefoils

We’re also holding out hope that a new flavor will be announced ahead of the 2025 season (a la the famous Raspberry Rally)!

Are there any Girl Scout cookie flavors leaving the lineup?

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Yes, sadly, there are two Girl Scout cookie flavors that won't be coming back after the 2025 season. Girl Scouts of the USA announced that the Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies will be retired after this year, so now's the time to stock up if you're a fiend for those flavors.

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Blake Lively's Team Just Responded To Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Calling Her Claims "Outrageous"

It Ends With Us might have premiered in August 2024, but Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's behind the scenes conflict continues to unfold in the new year. What started out as rumored drama escalated into legal issues when Blake filed a lawsuit against Justin on December 20, claiming his behavior on set was “disturbing" and “unprofessional," adding "improvised gratuitous sexual content" after the actress had already signed onto the film — all in all facilitating a "hostile work environment."

Here's why Justin Baldoni's lawyer called the claims "outrageous" — and what Blake Lively's team had to say.


Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's conflict is reportedly more than a "feud."

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After Blake filed the suit, and the New York Times published messages between Justin Baldoni and his team, reporting they were behind a smear campaign against the actress, Justin responded with his own $250 million lawsuit against the NYT. Justin's lawyer Bryan Freedman told People the claims are "false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt."

But on January 6, Blake's legal team came back with another statement, holding firm that "this is not a ‘feud’ arising from ‘creative differences’ or a ‘he said/she said’ situation,” they said in a statement to People.

“As alleged in Ms. Lively’s complaint, and as we will prove in litigation, Wayfarer [Studios] and its associates engaged in unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing against Ms. Lively for simply trying to protect herself and others on a film set. And their response to the lawsuit has been to launch more attacks against Ms. Lively since her filing.”

“Sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal in every workplace and in every industry," the team wrote. “A classic tactic to distract from allegations of this type of misconduct is to ‘blame the victim’ by suggesting that they invited the conduct, brought it on themselves, misunderstood the intentions, or even lied. Another classic tactic is to reverse the victim and offender, and suggest that the offender is actually the victim. These concepts normalize and trivialize allegations of serious misconduct."

“Most importantly, media statements are not a defense to Ms. Lively’s legal claims," the statement continues. "We will continue to prosecute her claims in federal court, where the rule of law determines who prevails, not hyperbole and threats."

And their costars are speaking out.

Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have found support from previous costars. Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Blake in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, released a statement in which they "stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation."

"Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice," the statement reads. "Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors' stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding."

They continue that, "We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can still face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe work environment. We are inspired by our sister's courage to stand up for herself and others."

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Brandon Sklenar, who stars in It Ends With Us as Atlas, also supported Blake, linking to the NYT story on Instagram with a heart emoji. "For the love of god read this," he said.

Meanwhile, Justin's Jane the Virgin costar Gina Rodriguez told People in September that "sweet, sweet soul" Justin is "my brother forever. Forever and ever."

Stay tuned for the latest It Ends With Us (and Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively) news.

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