Experiences / Drinks

Nighttime illustration of a city street (West 13th Street) with illuminated restaurants (Cecchi's, Alice, and People's), and apartment buildings, and a glowing street lamp.

Come With Me: Is West 13th New York’s Best Block to Party?
a bartender behind the bar at erin rose in new orleans

The Most Beloved Bar in New Orleans Is Still the Real Deal
Noir-style illustration of a man in a fedora and trench coat, smoking a cigarette and holding a drink.

How to Live the Highsmith High Life
Eight diverse people, illustrated in a black outline style with minimal color, holding various alcoholic beverages.

I’m a Bartender. Here’s What Your Drink Order Says About You.

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hannah chamberlain

Hannah Chamberlain Loves an "Exquisitely Chilled" Martini and One Very Specific Airport Bar

The imbiber behind SpiritedLA tells me about her favorite Martini in the world (two, actually) and how to spend a perfect day in Portland

A smiling woman with braided hair and tortoiseshell glasses stands in a restaurant next to a decorative brick wall.

Ana Castro’s Perfect New Orleans Day Includes Dive Bars and Late-Night Fried Chicken

The buzzy chef behind Acamaya shares her 11-part itinerary, and proves that caviar has not jumped the shark

a man with a short beard and dark hair in a white shirt holding a negroni

The Best Martini in the World, According to Valentino Longo

The globetrotting bartender behind Miami’s ViceVersa lets me in on a few secrets, including the carbonara he eats for dinner and dessert when in Rome

A man in a black shirt and jeans holds a blue shoe in a shoe store, next to a DJ in a yellow shirt.

It’s a Shoe Store! It’s a Wine Bar! It’s a Social Club!

The hottest hangouts in New York are increasingly between the retail shelves

Two Negroni cocktails in stemmed glasses, each garnished with a twist of orange peel, set on the bar on a red bar mat and red coasters

The Most Underrated Cocktails on Every Bar Menu

You’re likely skipping over some of the best mixed drinks the bartender can make

A margarita on a table covered with graphic images of pickles

The Pickle Margarita Is the Drink of Summer

Sweet, sour AND briny? Sign us up!

A package of Horse Soldier "Liberty" bourbon on a table

This Whiskey Brand’s Patriotism Is Loud, But the Bourbon Speaks for Itself

Behind Horse Soldier's military roots and unmistakable love of country is a team singularly focused on making great whiskey

Buchanan's

Yes, You Can Get Great Scotch for Less Than $50. The Pros Swear by These Bottles.

More than a dozen bartenders and whisky experts make their value picks

a collage of a woman drinking wine, a hand pouring a glass from a bottle and materials from a WSET class

I Thought I Knew a Lot About Wine. Then I Took This Class.

WSET started as a learning tool for beverage professionals. More than 50 years later, enthusiasts are seeing the advantages in diving deeper into wine.

The five bottles in the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3

To Your Health: Sip This 140-Proof "Medicinal" Whiskey

A tribute to the legal “medicinal” whiskeys of the early 20th century

A wine key with a red handle on the left, a Champagne saber in the middle, and on the right a table with a bottle of wine, a wine glass and a pomegranate cut in half to show the seeds

I’m a Professional Wine Drinker. These Are the Accessories I Swear By.

From a 41-bottle fridge to the handsomest Champagne saber on the market, these items will enrich your drinking experience

Interior of Death & Co. bar in NYC before opening

What Really Happens at Your Favorite Cocktail Bar in the Hours Before Opening

From morning prep to last-second emergencies, a day in the life of Death & Co

A semi-hidden man holding up a glass in a black and white picture. The photo emphasizes his shadow examining the glass.

Do You Know What Actually Qualifies as “One Drink”? 

A single beer, wine or cocktail likely has far more alcohol than you’d expect

The lobby at the Trail Hotel in Bardstown

We Stayed (and Drank) in the World’s First Bourbon-Themed Luxury Hotel

The Trail Hotel in Bardstown might seem like the Disneyland of bourbon, but it's more of a modestly upscale homage to whiskey

Fans react during a watch party for a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between France and Paraguay at Lion Sports Bar on July 4, 2026 in Philadelphia

Is the World Cup Saving the Drinks Industry?

Based on some recent numbers, bars are doing incredibly well

Tequila Ocho co-founder Carlos Camarena in an agave field

Carlos Camarena Crafted a Perfect Tequila. Here’s Why He’ll Never Make It Again.

The bottle of Tequila Ocho you buy today will taste different next year, and for good reason