Kevin Gray
Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 12 articles
Kevin Gray is a freelance journalist focused on food, drinks, and travel. In addition to The Manual, he writes for publications like Food & Wine, The Infatuation, Travel + Leisure, and Wine Enthusiast. If you need him, he's probably in an aisle seat in the sky right now.
How a Toronto hotel built one of North America’s best bar programs
Fairmont Royal York blends old-world glamour with new-school drinks
Our new favorite raicilla is made on a small farm in Nayarit
Drink it straight from the source at Cachasol
Six Senses Rome is a peaceful retreat in a beautifully chaotic city
And it's the perfect home base for sightseeing
There’s more to do in Napa Valley than just wine tasting
Wine is only the beginning, here is what else to do
Buchanan’s Whisky debuts a simple, refreshing cocktail for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The drink you should be mixing for your friends during the World Cup games
Experience Lake Como’s grandest hotel
Inside the five-star Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a lakeside gem that opened in 1873
Johnnie Walker Black Cask Is the Brand’s First New Permanent Blend in the U.S. in 15 Years
The whisky is aged exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels
One of Brazil’s Best Bars Is Popping Up Weekly at Rosewood São Paulo
Exímia debuted in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2024. People noticed. It received almost immediate acclaim, recognized by Tales of the Cocktail as one of the best new international cocktail bars, and then making the 50 Best Bars extended list, where it currently sits at number 61 in the world.
5 Things You Should Know About Tequila, According to a Tequila Master
There’s more to tequila than shots and Margaritas
Drinking abroad: the 10 Best Bars in Hong Kong
If you’ve been waiting to visit Hong Kong, now’s the time to go. The city is currently home to the world’s top-ranked bar
This Beer Is Brewed to Taste Best at 35,000 Feet
Drink a beer made specific for your 35,000 foot tastebuds