Sugary drink tax will enter the general fund of the City of Berkeley. A similar measure in neighboring San Francisco received 54% of the vote, but fell short of the supermajority required to pass. In August 2015, researchers found that average prices for beverages covered under the law rose by less than half of the tax amount. For Coke and Pepsi, 22 percent of the tax was passed on to consumers, with the balance paid by vendors. UC Berkeley researchers found a higher pass-through rate for the tax: 47% of the tax was passed-through to higher prices of sugar-sweetened beverages overall with 69%
Food and drink in Manchester Food and drink in Manchester This article is about the food and drink of Manchester. Manchester has a range of restaurants, bars, and clubs, spanning the famous "Curry Mile" in Rusholme to traditional "grub", Chinatown, modern bars and bistros at Deansgate Locks in the city centre. In addition to these there are many independent fast-food retailers throughout Manchester. There are now many top-class restaurants. There is a Hard Rock Cafe, chain restaurants such as Wagamama and bars that include Waxy O'Connors and The Living Room. The coffee chain Starbucks has 12 outlets in a two-mile radius. Other, independent restaurants, bars