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Celebrate World Whiskey Day and Mourn the End of Mad Men
The folks at Jack Daniels have created four beer and whiskey cocktails to help us mourn the end of Mad Men and celebrate the beginning of summer. -
Eat This: Berkshire Pig Head Carnitas at CBD Provisions
Don't be afraid. Some of the tastiest bits of pork you'll ever eat are in there. -
Bourbon Bliss: Russell’s Reserve 1998
This October, Russell's Reserve is releasing their limited edition Russell's Reserve 1998 bourbon. Master Distiller Eddie Russell gives an inside look at the brain power behind the bourbon. -
Raft Syrups: Innovative, Tasty and Fun
A small Portland company puts a new tasty twist on craft cocktails. -
The Top 5 Cheap Wines for Your Budget
Here are the top five cheap wines for those who don’t want to give up quality and taste. -
Stumptown Nitro Cold Brew: It’s Like Guinness, but Coffee
This Stumptown invention brings iced coffee to a whole new level. -
keep your coffee close with illy
You know what they say – keep your coffee close, and your coffee machine closer. -
Sip on Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva This Summer
When deciding on your drink for summer, you can't overlook rum. The Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva will set the bar high for your summertime sipper—whether on the rocks or part of a delicious cocktail. -
Finex Cast Iron: Designed to be Delicious
A Portland company has taken a tried and true kitchen staple and reinvented something even better. -
Our favorite, beer-centric accessories for when hops just aren’t enough
The merits of a great beer may lie with the hops and malt, but the right accessories can still make your drinking experience more enjoyable at home or on the go. We've handpicked some of the best, whether you prefer behemoth, 128-ounce growlers or beer-specific pint glasses. -
High on Hops: Trek Travels’ Vermont Brewery Edition Bike Tour
Beer lovers and bike lovers both find plenty to appreciate about the state of Vermont, and now those passions can be combined in a craft beer-themed Trek Bike Tour. -
Here’s 6 Ridiculously Good Barrel-Aged Beers You Should Be Drinking
All kinds of complex chemical reactions take place when you put alcoholic beverages in an oak cask, and just as with spirits like whiskey, rum, or wine; a bit of barrel aging can work wonders on beer. -
Bruichladdich and Helen Levi Present Ceramic Whisky Vessels
If you’d like to experiment with a new way to enjoy scotch, you might try a handmade ceramic vessel. Ceramicist Helen Levi and Hebridean distiller Bruichladdich have collaborated on these vessels to help enhance your scotch-tasting experience. -
Stop Using Crappy Tonic Water and Make a Legit G&T with Bradley’s Kina Tonic
Back in the good old days, tonic water was typically a complex infusion of cinchona bark, cane sugar, and various botanicals. Today, it's a watered-down mixture of powdered quinine, high fructose corn syrup, and carbonated soda. Bradley's Kina Tonic aims to change that. -
The Best U.S. Airports for Craft Beer Snobs
Two decades after the stateside microbrew explosion, U.S. airports are finally opening their terminals to legitimate craft beer bars. -
Exploring NYC’s Craft Beer Scene with the Experts at Tørst & Marta
We enlisted help from the beer geniuses at Tørst and Marta in NYC to teach us more about how they choose their brews, the best way to drink them and how to pair your favorites with food. Drink up and get educated. -
High on Hops: Star Wars Beers From Across the Galaxy
The force is strong with these craft beers that draw inspiration from the Star Wars universe. -
Drink This: The Balvenie Single Barrel 15
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 is the perfect end for any day. -
Short Stack: Prosciutto di Parma
This handy mini cookbook tells you everything you need to know about Prosciutto di Parma, plus it comes with a number of delicious recipes. -
Let it ride with these tasty Kentucky Derby drinks
There will be plenty of Mint Juleps to go around on Kentucky Derby Day, but this year why not try some alternatives? Thanks to our friends at American Whiskey, we've got some brand new Kentucky Derby drinks for you. -
How to Dry Age Beef with Salted TV
If you want to become a better cook but culinary school isn't in your future, Salted provides a pro education with HD videos from some of the best chefs in the country. -
High on Hops: A Visit to Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium
Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium is a haven for those that love sour beers. -
Swill: Del Bac Smoked Whiskey
I'll try anything once — but over the years i've learned to steer clear of flavored whiskey. Regular ol' bourbon is awesome by itself, and frilly additives typically make it worse, not better. Nine times out of ten, it's horrible, but every so often I come across a rare exception that reminds me to keep an open mind -
Southbound: The Latest Addition to Richmond’s Rich Culinary Scene
Have you been overlooking Richmond, Virginia's thriving food scene? With restaurants like Southbound popping up left and right, its time you checked out what's going on down South. -
Red Clay Hot Sauce: A Southern Twist on a Flavor Favorite
You'll be whistling Dixie once you get a taste of this Southern hot sauce. -
Ezra’s Speakeasy: Columbus’ Newest Clandestine Cocktail Bar
It's no secret we love a good speakeasy here at The Manual. So we caught up with the spirits experts that run Ezra's in Columbus, OH to find out more about the inspiration behind their popup cocktail bar. -
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Feel Good Friday – Cowboy Charcoal Partners with Operation BBQ Relief
Founded in 2011, Operation BBQ Relief grew from the relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri after their terrible tornado, which killed 140 and injured more than 1000. -
Doc Crombie’s: Delicious Way to “Doctor” Your Ribs
One dentist's "hobby" has turned into a must have at backyard BBQs. Here's why you need a bottle of Doc Crombie's sauces. -
Join the Cult: The five best cult wines in the world
These pricey five wines from around the world will please your palate if nor your wallet. -
Harmless Harvest Introduces First Fair Trade Coffee Coconut Water
The folks behind our favorite coconut water created a delicious new drink that rehydrates and energizes you. -
2Bar’s Small-Barrel Bourbon Tastes Like a 12-Year After Just a Few Months
Ever have one of those awkward moments where you think she's 18, but come to find out she's waaay younger? I mean, I'm usually a pretty good at judging age, but a couple weekends ago I experienced this exact situation — with a bottle of bourbon whiskey. -
The beautiful Bordeaux blend
You may have heard about the famous French Bordeaux wine, but did you know that the Bordeaux Blend can be created outside of France? We here at The Manual explain the intricacies of this much beloved blend of wine. -
Halibut: Healthy, Delicious, and Ridiculously Easy to Cook
Of all the fish out there, halibut is one of the most popular and delicious. Check out this post to learn how to cook halibut. -
Marley Coffee: Get up, Stand Up for Great Flavor
Bob Marley spread love to the world through his music. His son, Rohan, spreads love through coffee. -
Interview with Chef Nick Anderer of Marta NYC
We caught up with Marta chef Nick Anderer and beer program expert Corey Gargiulo to talk pairings, inspiration and spring ingredients. -
Bluetooth-Enabled Vodka: What Hath God Wrought?
This June, all MEDEA vodka bottles will allow users to create custom LED messages through the magic of Bluetooth. What a wonderful world we live in. -
High on Hops: Next Level Gear for Homebrewers
After you've mastered the basic five-gallon home brewing starter kit, take your beer to new heights with these gear picks. -
Swill: This Aloe Vera Booze is The Best Thing We’ve Tasted in Months
When you think of aloe vera, you probably don't think about eating it — let alone drinking it. It's great for sunburns and looks great in a pot on your windowsill, but very few people ever think to put it in a drink. And that's a damn shame -
Feel Good Friday- Grounds&Hounds
Dogs and coffee? Not two things we usually put together but two things we really, really love. So does Jordan Karcher, the founder of Grounds & Hounds, a coffee company that supports no kill rescues around the nation. -
Garden of Eatin’: Milton’s Third Year of Garden Dinners
Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails, located in Milton, Georgia, offers a wholly unique dining experience with their Garden Dinners. We spoke to Executive Chef Derek Dollar about what makes Milton's Garden Dinners so special. -
Worldly Cuisine: The French-Arabesque Delights of Levant
At first glance, French and Middle Eastern food might seem like an odd combination. Scott Snyder, the chef-owner of Levant, has a different way of looking at it. -
The New Primal: Clean, healthy snacking
A lifestyle shift led a Charleston man to create his own healthy snack food, and that led to his product appearing for sale in every state in the country. -
French Connection: Verdigris Brings Contemporary French Fare to Portland
Verdigris is quickly becoming Portland's go-to French restaurant. -
High on Hops: Bell’s Brews the Planets
Bell's Planets Series, based on Holt's orchestral suite, brings experimental brewing and music together. -
Eat Where Chefs Go
This handy guide offers more than 3,000 recommendations in 70 countries from chefs around the globe. -
Quivira and the Joys of Biodynamic Wine
Think you know about organic and Biodynamic wine? Well see how much you know when Hugh Chappelle of Quivira tells us what goes into keeping his vineyard's wines certified organic and Biodynamic. -
High on Hops: Jerusalem’s Craft Beer Evangelist
If you're looking for craft beer in Jerusalem, Doug Greener, author of Israel Brews and Views is your man. -
Swill: Gompers Pear-Infused Gin is Absurdly Delicious
I came across a new dram that completely blew my mind this past weekend: Gompers Small Batch American Gin. Go out and find a bottle of it — it's unlike any gin you've ever tasted before. -
The New Bone-In Tenderloin from Lobel’s
Lobel's may be a New York City institution, but they have ben providing the entire nation with quality steaks for years. Now they offer a unique bone-in tenderloin cut. We talked to Stanley Lobel about what makes this steak so special.