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It remains an uncomfortably foreign idea for some, but even the wine-loving French are experimenting with non-alcoholic drinks these days. 

Being pregnant or the designated-driver in France or attempting a "Dry January" after a booze-soaked festive season has tended to leave few exciting drinks options when dining out. 

Some of the world's most famous restaurateurs joined around 1,500 mourners on Feb. 5 at the Swiss funeral of star chef Benoit Violier, who killed himself last weekend.