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The Rise of Lost Lake, One of Chicago’s Premiere Tropical Cocktail Bars
Who wouldn't want to go to a steamy tropical bar in the dead of winter? -
9 Best American Barrel Proof Whiskeys to Drink Now
Want to put some hair on your chest? Try these barrel proof whiskeys. -
Introducing Nk’Mip Cellars, the First Indigenous Wine Label
Nk’Mip Cellars (pronounced “ink-a-meep”) in British Columbia may have the best land connection story yet. -
Around the World in 7 Bizarre Hangover Cures
Would you trade your Advil and Pedialyte for a tall glass of pickled sheep eyeballs in tomato juice? -
Should Cafes Ban the Use of Laptops on the Weekend?
Do you get pissed off when there's nowhere to sit at a coffee shop? We had baristas and freelancers weigh in on the matter. -
Merrell and Dogfish Head Team Up to Make Beer and Trail-Running Shoes
Giants in their industries, Dogfish Head and Merrell have team up to make a trail running shoe that goes perfectly with a beer. -
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Talking Traditional and Modern Mexican Cuisine with Saul Montiel
This week on The Manual Podcast, Saul Montiel, chef at Cantina Rooftop, discusses modern and traditional Mexican cuisine (and why his gordita recipe is near-perfect). -
5 Cognacs (and One Armagnac) to Drink Right Now
With brown spirit season in full swing, it's time to step outside your whiskey comfort zone and try another spirit. -
Heaven’s Door Releases New 26-Year-Old Whiskey
Less than 3,000 bottles of this release are going to be made available. Get yours now. -
10 Italian Amari to Enjoy After Thanksgiving Dinner
After the pie is done, pour some amaro. -
Dim Sum Master Dishes on Har Gow, the Perfect Shrimp Dumpling
Chef Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Choy chatted with us about the history of har gow and what makes his version so perfect. -
What Is Falernum? A Guide to the Essential Tropical Ingredient
This tropical cocktail ingredient has roots stretching back over a century, and we're here for it. -
Try Shotsgiving, an Entire Thanksgiving Meal in Shots
Thanksgiving supper — now with more shots! Welcome to Shotsgiving, an event where you and your family can drink your dinner. -
Win a Free Trip to Napa Valley’s Pop-Up Nutella Hotel
How Nutella-obsessed are you? Show the world and you could be heading to Napa Valley. -
Tips for Cooking Healthy Meals on the Road
Just because you're away from your home kitchen doesn't mean you can't make a delicious meal. -
Sazerac Brings Cognac Back to New Orleans
The new release from Sazerac is available exclusively at the Sazerac House in New Orleans for now, but will reach wider audiences soon. -
The Final Chapter of The Balvenie Compendium Now Available
Have a spare $80,000 lying around that you could loan us for this? -
Discovering LA’s Hidden Culinary Gems with Off Menu’s Lucas Kwan Peterson
It's not just about the food. It's about the stories, too. -
What Is Ultrasonic Homogenizing and What Does It Have to Do With Cocktails?
In the age of craft cocktails, some bars are stepping up their mixology game by using special equipment to do things like ultrasonic homogenizing. -
3 Easy 2-Ingredient Side Dishes Anyone Can Make
These side dishes are perfect on the holiday table (or on any other day of the year). -
More than Just Puffin: A Quick Guide to Icelandic Cuisine
Some things are tradition, while other Icelandic foods — such as Minke whale — are now more tourists traps than anything. -
This Fish Pie Recipe is Perfect for Cold Weather Dinners
Move over pot pie, you're not the coolest meat pie on the block anymore. -
Canadian Club Releases a 42-Year-Old Whisky
Jimmy Carter was sworn in as President of the United States when this whisky was made. -
Aberfeldy and Craigellachie Launch Exceptional Cask Series
These five new expressions from Aberfeldy and Craigellachie were previously not available as single malts. Now they are. -
Why You Should Drink More Croatian Wine
Croatia is more than stunning beaches and an incredible soccer team. -
The Future of West Coast Wine in the United States
A changing landscape might mean disaster, but it could also mean other things. Check out what west coast wineries are doing to adapt to the changes around them. -
New S’well Barware Brings Top-Notch Insulation to the Cocktail Game
The ice in the ice bucket will stay in ice form, so you won't have to worry about a watery mess. -
6 Coffee Liqueurs and Spirits to Drink Right Now
If it's got coffee in it, you can drink it for breakfast, right? -
The Best Cheese on Earth Was Made in America
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. -
Southern Grace Conviction Bourbon Review
Southern Grace Spirits, the only whiskey prison in the United States, has released its first aged product: Conviction Bourbon. -
Naming Cocktails, Unusual Ingredients, and the South with Kingfisher’s Sean Umstead
A black radish cocktail exists in the world, and we have Sean Umstead to thank for that. -
The Ascension of Food Porn: Why We Love Photos of Food
When was the last time you went to a restaurant and didn't see someone taking a photo or three of their food? -
The Other Bud: What to Know about the Budweiser Budvar Brewery
This Bud is for you … and so is the other, older one. -
Cold and Hoppy: The Best Winter IPAs This Season
From one of the first winter IPAs brewed to some of the newest, here are our picks for winter IPAs this season. -
Oregon Chardonnay Is Here to Stay: Here Are 5 to Try Today
A good white wine is a versatile drinking companion. Here are five versatile drinking companions from a land mostly known for its reds. -
Understanding the Difference Between Dry Hop and Wet Hop Beers
For lupulin lovers, understanding the difference between a dry hop and a wet hop beer should be a necessary bit of knowledge. -
What Is a Dry County? Where Booze Is Still Illegal to Buy in America
For some places in the U.S, you still can't buy alcohol. Here's why. -
The Final Game of Thrones Single Malt Whisky Is Better Than the Series Finale
Hopefully, this expression will be better received than Bran the Broken as ruler of the Six Kingdoms. -
Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka Review: Flavored to Perfection
Hate the thought of infused vodkas? Well, you're going to change your mind with Wild Roots Marionberry Infused Vodka. -
Do Chefs Actually Enjoy Chef’s Choice Restaurant Orders?
Are you encouraging the chef or just annoying them when you order the "chef's choice"? -
Talking Hemp Spirits with SoNo 1420’s Ted Dumbauld
Spirits made with hemp are a thing, and SoNo 1420 is trying to bring them to the masses. -
8 Excellent Sober-Friendly Bars Throughout the U.S.
Going out doesn't always have to mean drinking alcohol. -
How to Make Steak Au Poivre
Steak, peppercorn, brandy, french fries. What else could you need in life? -
We Asked a Pro for His Tips on How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home
Jonathan Davis of La Brea Bakery talks starters, flour, and fermentation. -
Bardstown Bourbon Company Releases 3 New Collaborative Series Bourbons
The new releases in the collaborative series aren't cheap, but are well worth the price tag. -
5 Fun Ways to Use Pimento Dram in Cocktails
Upgrade from Fireball shots to crafted Pimento Dram Cocktails. -
What Is Hawaiian Shave Ice? Here’s What You Need to Know
A delicious treat perfected in Hawaii, shave ice is a great choice all year long. -
How to Cook with Nutritional Yeast
Cooking with nutritional yeast is an easy way to add nutrients and a cheesy, plant-based creaminess to dishes and snacks. -
The Best Spirits and Cheese Pairings According to the Experts
Wine and cheese is a given, so is beer and cheese these days … but cheese and spirits? Feta and tequila? Sign us up yesterday.