Drinking

5 Things I Learned About Martinis at the Inaugural Martini Expo

And a few things I learned about myself.

10 hrs ago •

Oh My Word This Is a Delicious Drink

The citrus-free Last Word riff from Sother Teague is a silkier, sexier, more spirit-forward version of the pre-Prohibition classic cocktail.

Jul 2 •

I Have Extremely Mixed Feelings about BarChef New York

I took a first look at the new bar—and ate a $43 cocktail so you don’t have to.

Jun 19 •

This SF Restaurant Has One of the Best Chartreuse Collections in the Country

Come for the Chartreuse slushy, stay for a pour of the 1920s release produced in Marseille.

Jun 6 •

Escaping into Escapism in San Francisco

These are the eight tropical Bay Area bars to know.

May 16 •

On the Importance of Sequencing Bars

When visiting multiple cocktail bars in an evening, the order in which you visit them can be crucial.

Apr 23 •

Where to Drink in L.A. Right Now

These are the best cocktail bars in Los Angeles at this current moment—with bonus restaurant recommendations near each.

Apr 8 •

New York City’s Most Compact Cocktail-Bar Crawl

If you have just one night to spend drinking well in NYC, this two-block stretch is where to do it. These are the cocktail bars to know.

Mar 21 •

The NYC Tour de Tarragon Cocktails

The herb is the flavor du jour, it seems. This is what happened when I tried to try all of the city’s tarragon-flavored drinks.

Mar 4 •

Magdalena Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to the Midwest

NOLA bar pro Nick Detrich has returned to his hometown of Indianapolis and created a perfect representation of his second home in his first one.

Feb 20 •

Launching a Modern Classic: The Love & Murder Cocktail

Have you tried it yet?

Feb 11 •

Schmuck Is (Finally) Open in NYC!

A peek inside the bar on its opening night.

Jan 30 •

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