According to government statistics, consumption is now lower than it’s been since the the reunification of West and East …
Oktoberfest
Reading While Eating for September 21: The Way the Cookie Crumbles
Wednesday’s links talk September songs and German hangovers.
Reading While Eating for September 20: Ask, Tell
Tuesday’s links talk “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and give an inside look at a big political feud.
Happy 200th Birthday, Oktoberfest
The World’s Largest Folk Festival kicks off in Munich. Check out TIME.com’s photo gallery for views of the celebration.
