Drinks

The 9 Best Tasting Menus in San Francisco

It's not all $215 indulgences. (But yes, those are included too.)

Always on Top: 7 Excellent NYC Rooftop Restaurants

Gorgeous views plus great food and drinks? It’s what warm weather is made for. 

The 8 Most Romantic Restaurants in LA

Consider this your date-night cheat sheet

A Field Guide to LA’s Best Breweries 

From the South Bay to downtown, here’s where to find the city’s finest beer

Why April Is the Best Month to Try My Absolute Favorite Coffee

Peace Coffee’s Earth Month initiative is about more than just a transcendent mug of joe. But it’s about that, too.

Is the Non-Alcoholic Marketplace Drying Up?

The booze-free world has a real future, even as non-alc marketplace Boisson undergoes a Chapter 11 "restructuring"

A Guide to the Very Best Coffee in San Francisco

Need a better reason to justify your espresso habit? We’ve got 12.

The 5 Best Wine Bars in Los Angeles

It’s time to give beer and cocktails a break

Surprise: A Single Malt From England Just Won the World Whiskies Awards

The English Sherry Cask claimed the title of World's Best Single Malt

A Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Bottle Shops

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to curated liquor stores. Let's dive in.

13 Great Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

Rock shows, sumo wrestling and much more

Is the Scotch Industry in Decline? It’s Complicated.

Figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association for 2023 paint an unclear picture of global demand for Scotch

The 10 Best Bars in Oakland Right Now

The storied Ruby Room may have just closed, but there’s plenty more nightlife to check out

14 Exceptional Barrel-Finished Rye Whiskeys

An additional barrel maturation can radically alter and improve some already stellar ryes

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13 Great Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

Rock shows, sumo wrestling and much more

Is the Scotch Industry in Decline? It’s Complicated.

Figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association for 2023 paint an unclear picture of global demand for Scotch

The 10 Best Bars in Oakland Right Now

The storied Ruby Room may have just closed, but there’s plenty more nightlife to check out

14 Exceptional Barrel-Finished Rye Whiskeys

An additional barrel maturation can radically alter and improve some already stellar ryes

The 7 Best Wine Bars in San Francisco

These spots offer excellent pours — and cool vibes — by the glass

Review: These Two New Non-Alc Bottles Are Redefining Drinks Categories

Seedlip taps into agave, while Amaro Lucano attempts its first booze-free option

Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars

From fancy bubbly bars to chill natural wine emporiums, there’s an experience for every occasion

What Are the Different Types of Sherry?

A beginner’s guide to a bartender’s best friend

Review: American Metal Is a Whiskey Born From Car Culture

How a sought-after car and motorcycle shop crafted a unique bottle

Nowadays Is The Cannabis-Infused Spirit Of The Future

Good news: You can now take the coughing and smell out of your THC routine

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

Is the Rare Whisky Auction Market Flattening Out?

A new report suggests value is decreasing in fine and rare whiskies sold at auction

Why the Price of Your Favorite Japanese Whisky May Soon Double

Suntory just announced some major price increases, citing demand and inflation

Experts Say These Are the Best Cocktails to Enjoy Inflight

Our senses are dulled in the air, but science says these drinks will wake them right up