What to Learn From Bartenders’ New Year’s Resolutions
With 2019 in the rearview mirror and 2020 freshly here, it's time to talk shop about trends and hopes for the drinks industry in the new decade.
Why Some Winemakers Are Using Cement Fermentation Tanks
Move aside French oak, stainless steel, and clay, cement is the new kid in the cellar, helping to produce some intriguing white wines.
How Keg Wine Fits Into the Wine Landscape
Seemingly overshadowed by its boxed and canned brethren, keg wine is here and continues to be a great option for restaurants and wine bars.
Revisiting Classic Albums: Why Prince’s Purple Rain Was an Instant Classic
It's said that the only thing more popular than Reagan in 1984 was Prince and his glorious album/soundtrack, Purple Rain.
What You Need to Know About Serbian Wine
Serbia is an incredibly young Balkan nation with a rich wine history and is presently responsible for a growing number of interesting sippers.
An Ode to Baby Bar, the Coziest Dive Bar in Spokane
Set in a tiny, inconspicuous space in Spokane, Baby Bar proves that size doesn't matter with its uniquely intimate brand of hospitality.
Is British Sparkling Wine a Thing?
Thanks to climate change, the United Kingdom is becoming an unlikely sweet spot for growing and producing classic sparkling wine.
Time to Flip to Side B: The Cassette Tape is Back
The cassette tape is roaring back to life at a growth rate that's even better than vinyl. Why does it still occupy a certain place in every music lover's heart?
What’s Moldovan Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know
The small East European country boasts the largest wine cellar on Earth and an intriguing mix of native and French-inspired wines.
Revisiting Classic Albums: Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters is Heady Jazz for the Masses
We take a closer look at Herbie Hancock's must-have record, Head Hunters, which steered jazz brilliantly towards funk, soul, and fusion.
The Best Music Festivals for Food and Drink
These music festivals, spanning cities from coast to coast, take their food, drinks, and music very seriously.
Horton Vineyard’s Petit Manseng Is Officially the Best Wine in Virginia
Commonwealth wine doesn't mean much to many, but if this year's Governor's Cup winner has its say, that may well change.
Mushroom Beers Are a Thing. Here are 4 Worth Drinking
Winter means hibernation and delicious fungi and with mushroom beers you get to have your cake and eat (drink) it, too.
How to Stay Sane in the Food and Beverage Industry
Restaurants and bar work is taxing to say the least but there are ways to keep your sanity both amid and way from the madness.
What’s a Négociant? Everything You Need to Know about Wine Buyers
Meet the wine negociant, the soul responsible for intelligent grape buys and wine blends, who often leaves bargain buys in their wake.
Empire Vines: A Quick Guide to New York Wine
New York's wine scene extends beyond the many restaurants and wine bars of the big city to emerging appellations throughout the Empire State.
Understanding Jura, the French Wine Region You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of
Jura is a relatively unknown wine region in France responsible for an intoxicating lineup of exquisite and eclectic wines.
The Rise of Lost Lake, One of Chicago’s Premiere Tropical Cocktail Bars
Musicians form supergroups, cocktail gurus and bar industry veterans form one-of-a-kind tiki haunts like Lost Lake in Chicago.
Introducing Nk’Mip Cellars, the First Indigenous Wine Label
Nk'Mip Cellars in the esteemed Okanagan Valley of British Columbia is changing what it means to be truly connected to your land.
What Is Falernum? A Guide to the Essential Tropical Ingredient
Ever-flavorful, beach-y, and delicious, falernum belongs in your home bar in between the rum and the club soda.
More than Just Puffin: A Quick Guide to Icelandic Cuisine
In Iceland, the Viking tradition looms large through culinary maneuvers that feature everything from tiny native berries to fermented shark.
Why You Should Drink More Croatian Wine
Croatia may be home to a mere four million people but it's capable of producing wine as alluring as its beautiful Adriatic coastline. Here are our picks for what to try first.
The Future of West Coast Wine in the United States
With fires, droughts, blight, and a changing climate running rampant along the West Coast, how will the countless wineries that inhabit the region push on?
The Best Cheese on Earth Was Made in America
There's a new star on the international cheese stage. An Oregon creamery took top honors at the recent World Cheese Awards, a first for an American outfit in a competition typically dominated by European creameries.
The Ascension of Food Porn: Why We Love Photos of Food
Suddenly, we lusted for food thanks to sexy images, celebrity culture, and a newfound closeness with what we eat. How did we get here? We asked some photography experts for their thoughts on the rise of food porn culture.
The Other Bud: What to Know about the Budweiser Budvar Brewery
There are two Budweisers on planet earth and they've been after each other for more than a century, trying to obtain the rights to a now iconic name.
Cold and Hoppy: The Best Winter IPAs This Season
Just because the temperature drops doesn't mean you should abandon your IPAs until spring. Here are some of the best winter IPAs that stand up to heartier meals and colder weather.
Oregon Chardonnay Is Here to Stay: Here Are 5 to Try Today
Gone are the butter-bombs, here to stay are the terroir-driven Chards of today. And Oregon's Willamette Valley is one of the best places to experience the variety's comeback.
Understanding the Difference Between Dry Hop and Wet Hop Beers
The difference between a dry-hopped beer and a wet-hopped beer isn't quite as obvious as it seems, but the results are almost always tasty. Here's how to distinguish the differences and some beers to try from each.
What Is a Dry County? Where Booze Is Still Illegal to Buy in America
Hundreds of dry counties still exist in freedom-loving America, inviting interesting tales of beer trading, bootlegging, and more. Learn more about what constitutes a dry county and where you can find (or avoid) them in America.
8 Local Businesses That Visitors Should Support in Hawaii
While in paradise, look to these local producers for real Hawaiian goods and responsible production practices.
Hawaii’s Best Small Towns Have the Big Cities Beat
We all know about Waikiki Beach and Honolulu, but the Hawaiian Islands are home to a vast number of immersive small towns very much worth exploring. Put these places on your radar.
What Is Hawaiian Shave Ice? Here’s What You Need to Know
Born in Taiwan and perfected in Hawaii, shave ice is the refreshing drink of choice when enjoying and exploring the Rainbow State. If you're heading to paradise, you're going to want to pick yourself up a cup or three.
Would You Enjoy a Drink at One of These Haunted Bars?
Bars from New York to New Orleans offer guests more than just haunted themes and beverages, they actually terrify patrons with ghostly encounters. If you're looking for a special place to go this Halloween, consider these bars.
What Is Slow Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know
Officially launched in 2010, Slow Wine is more than a printed guide — it's a movement celebrating eco-aware winegrowers and the unique story each label tells.
A Quick Guide to Understanding Israeli Wine
The wine scene of Israel is mostly unsung despite being home to hundreds or producers spanning five unique regions. Sure, Manischewitz may be among the most known, but the winemaking tradition is rich in history (and flavor).
Alcohol Brands and B-Corp Certification: Who Is Doing It and Why?
The B-Corp is becoming the certification stamp to look for when you want to fully understand the nature of what's in your glass. There are many industries around the world that use the certification, and the drinks world is no different.
Getting to Know the Lithuanian Beer Scene
Overshadowed by its more famous European beer-brewing neighbors, Lithuania boasts a vibrant beer culture built around unique farmhouse-style ales. Here's what you need to know about the country's unique brews.
Why Tea and Beer Go Well Together (and 5 Tea Beers to Try)
Hops and green tea play well together. Whether it's a woodsy matcha IPA or a heavy imperial stout, you'd be surprised at how well it works. Some breweries are even using matcha to create delicious (and aesthetically interesting) beers.
7 of the Best Drink References in Music
Eloquent shout-outs to booze aren't just the musical fodder of country, as these outstanding musicians suggest. We've gathered seven of the best drink references in music.
Smart Practices for Drinking With the Environment in Mind
With only one earth to live on, we need to take care of it. As it turns out, you can have your drink and adhere to your environmental duties, too. Here are a handful of ways to heighten your enjoyment, with Mother Nature in mind.
The Best Drinks to Pair With Your Favorite Food Shows
It's the golden age of television, but because not all cooking series involve beverage pairing ideas, we're offering some of our own. We've rounded up a couple of popular food shows and laid out what drinks you can pair with them (and why).
Get to Know Alto Adige, the Northern Italian Wine Region
Tucked away in the mountainous corner of northeast Italy, Alto Adige is home to some of the most interesting wines on the planet. Learn about how Northern European influences affect the winemaking and what wines to try.
A Quick and Easy Guide to Popular German Wine Varietals
Move over pilsner and pretzels, German drinks culture is home to an expansive array of wines worthy of your October dinner table. Here are the most popular varietals that you should start with.
Why Are All These Celebrities Shotgunning Beers?
The absurd and messy beer-guzzling act is back courtesy of a new legion of thirsty yet impatient athletes and influencers.
Hops and Terroir: Why the Beer World is Embracing the Wine Term
Thanks to a revealing new study from Oregon's Willamette Valley, the concept of terroir is entering the beer hops conversation. Traditionally a wine term, a study has now shown that this critical beer component also exhibits terroir.
The McMenamins Effect: How 2 Brothers Helped Start Beervana
Pacific Northwest chain McMenamins changed the craft beer game forever with its landmark establishments and unique hospitality.
What’s So Great About the Icelandic Hot Dog?
The northern nation's spirited take on the hot dog is a delicious mix of atypical meat and hyper-flavorful Scandinavian condiments.
Is Falconer the Coolest Drinks Industry Profession Out There?
There are many different ways that one can enter the drinks industry. From winemakers to bartenders to barbacks, there are plenty of things to do. One of the coolest industry professions though? Falconer.
Meet Phylloxera, One of Wine’s Most Dangerous Pests
It isn't all rosé and bubbles in the wine world. Back in the 1800s, countless bottles of wine never got made thanks to a pest named the phylloxera aphid.