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Refreshing Paloma cocktail with clear ice, tequila and grapefruit

Squirt is your bartender’s secret weapon (and you never even suspected it)

Squirt has a major following for a reason. Here's how to mix with the classic soda.
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NYC gets a limited edition wine-inspired beer

Breweries and wineries should collaborate more often. This small-run release is more proof.
Grilled sandwich

How top chefs make their favorite sandwiches

Sandwiches can be special. Just ask these top chefs, who've offered up some insights and tips.
Melinda Archuleta of Bar Carlo

Cantaritos: Harvest and history in a glass

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a historic drink. Meet the cantarito, a fall-ready sipper.
Fresh home made Tom Collins cocktails with lemon

How to make the finest Tom Collins cocktail, according to experts

The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made of gin, soda water, simple syrup, and citrus. Here's how to make the very best version of it.
Tom Collins cocktails

The gin cocktail recipes you can’t live without

Up your home bartending game by trying these essential gin cocktail recipes.
Deportivo Saprissa celebrates its CONCACAF League champion trophy after drawing 0-0 against Motagua at the Tegucigalpa National Stadium in 2019.

NA beer is betting big on pro sports

Regular beer is not the only drinks industry backing sports teams. NA beer is entering the fray as well, sponsoring all kinds of teams.
Beer with hops

Crack an award-winning cold one from fresh hop fest

Fresh hop beer season is in full swing. These are the first round of winners from the Craft Beer Awards.
Italian liqueur Amaretto with almonds nuts on a vintage table. Liqueur is poured from a bottle into a glass.

What is amaretto? The basics of this classic Italian liqueur

Fruit, nutty, and sweet, amaretto has so much to give beyond desserts. Here's how to use the Italian liqueur.
Beer

Toast to the latest honey beer winners

Breaking down the winners of the latest Honey Beer Competition. The work of bees and humans, these ales are quite intriguing.
Firestone Walker 8ZERO5.

Firestone Walker drops refreshing non-alcoholic blonde ale

There are more NA beer options than ever. Firestone Walker's latest release joins the party.
Fresh produce at BATA

Wood-fire cooking: BATA’s acclaimed chef offers his best tips

Fall is here, but don't put that cooking flame out. Here are some great wood-fire veggie cooking tips from chef Tyler Fenton.
Beer outside

NHL’s newest franchise gets a custom beer

The Utah Hockey Club is the NHL's newest team. It's also the theme of a new craft beer.
Irish coffee

How to make the best Irish coffee recipes, fall-ready drinks

There may be no better combo than coffee and whiskey. Thus, we present you the five best Irish coffee recipes, and how to make 'em like the pros do.
Blending.

Cheers to the Land is one of the coolest things happening in beer (and cider)

Cheers to the Land is all about the farmers. It's one of the coolest campaigns in craft beer.
years beer launches pilsner can

Chance the Rapper’s former manager launches NA beer brand

NA beer continues to expand its reach. Years Beer is the latest offering and launched by a pretty big name.
Group of friends doing football tailgating

College athletics and beer brands team up

College athletics is big business. It's becoming even more so by aligning with breweries.
Busch Light Camo C.U.P. and cans.

Busch drops Camo C.U.P. in time for hunting season

Hunting season is upon us and Bush Light knows as much. The mega beer brand just released the Camo C.U.P.
Stone Brewing 28th anniversary hazy double IPA.

Stone drops a behemoth of a beer to celebrate 28 years

Stone Brewing is ringing in 28 years with a new brew. Here's what to know.
The Chef Show

The best food shows to stream on Netflix right now

Craving a new food series? We foraged through the Netflix catalog to find Taco Chronicles, The Chef Show, Street Food, Ugly Delicious, Nailed It!, and more.
best movies of the 2000s sideways

Sideways is 20 and still affecting the wine industry

Sideways turns 20 this year. The classic indie film changed its author, and the wine industry, forever.
Wild Wild Country

From food to true crime, here are the 14 best Netflix documentaries to stream

We've found the best documentaries that you can stream on Netflix right now across a wide array of genres.
JP's Milk Punch.

Soy is the latest trend in creative mixology

Soy sauce is a kitchen cooking staple. It's also a great means to making a more interesting drink.
Fair Isle Brewing.

The 10 most underrated West Coast breweries, according to industry insiders

There are so many craft beer makers out there. This list of ten showcases the most underrated on the West Coast.
Person pouring a cup of coffee

How to clean a coffee pot for a fresher, better-tasting cup of joe

Keep your coffee tasty and yourself healthy with these expert tips on how to clean a coffee pot the right way.
Endless Harvest Cider.

It’s official: This is the first perfect cider

An Oregon cider just earned the first perfect score at a prestigious competition. Here's what it means.
Harvest Club cocktail

Death & Co. reveals the fall cocktails of 2024

Fall calls for a new lineup of cocktails. Here are eight outstanding recipes, plus tips, from Death & Co.
Sake at Joji.

How to pair sushi and wine, according to a decorated pro

Sake and wine go great with sushi but you can take your pairings even further. Here's how.
A tailgate party at sunset

Tailgating like a pro: Top tips from chefs for the ultimate cookout

Tailgating season is here, and we got a chef or two to tell us how to make the most of it.
Hops gardening

Craft beer is approaching a crossroads, according to the pros

Craft beer used to surge but things are leveling off. We chatted with a few brewers about staying in the game.
Lava Roasted Manhattan cocktail.

The best spiced rum cocktails to spice up your palate this fall

Spiced rum is great for autumn and can be the star of many great cocktails. Here are some to try.
The $50 burger at Brasada Ranch.

What’s in a $50 burger?

What's in a $50 burger? Foie gras and gold dust, and a few other things.
Two glasses of wine on picnic table

Do you really need varietal-specific wine glasses?

Pouring wine in the same glass, no matter what the varietal? Here's what you might be missing.
Nicoise salad at Restaurant Yuu.

The pros reveal the intense struggle of retaining Michelin stars

Fine dining is all about details. And to hold on to a Michelin star or two, you need to pay close attention to them.
Field goal from field perspective.

Here are the longest field goals in NFL history

Football is always on our minds, and we've been thinking about the ever-dramatic field goal. Here are the longest in NFL history.
Let's Hibachi.

Hibachi at home is the latest party craze

Hibachi at home used to be reserved for restaurants or weddings. Now, it's taking over at-home parties.
Barrio Bread in Tucson

This James Beard Award-winning baker is bringing equity to his field

Barrio Bread is more of a movement than a bakery. The Arizona spot is hyperlocal and focused on equity.
Earthy Delight cocktail

Zodiac signs as drinks: This hotel serves you cocktails aligned with the cosmos

How do you sip according to your zodiac sign? With these great cocktail recipes.
Tangerine cocktail - vodka, tangerine, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup

These irresistible fall cocktails will keep you warm and cozy the whole season

Fall is almost here, and that means a host of fantastic cocktails that use the ingredients of the season.
Boilermaker

The Oklahoma Martini and 9 more drinks: The best cocktails you’ve never heard of

A classic drink is great but sometimes you need to explore. Here are the best ones you've likely never had.
Standard wine bottle with a glass of red wine

A quick guide to wine bottle sizes, shapes, and names

Size and shape do matter when it comes to wine and its extended family of vessels, built for various varieties as well as occasions.
Megan Rapinoe USA v Netherlands 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Finals soccer

Here’s how to enjoy watching soccer when you’re not a die-hard fan of the sport

Soccer is a global sport not everybody gets. Here's how to better enjoy the many facets of the beautiful game.
Guy fishing on a lake

How to fish: Tips for beginners

Fishing this summer? If you're starting to fish and your goal is to at least get some nibbles while you're out, keep these tips in mind.
Cilantro in tacos

How a taco stand won a Michelin Star

Michelin Stars aren't just for white table cloth restaurants. Now, they're for exceptional taco stands too.
Man sleeping

9 top tips so you can get better sleep every night

Good sleep is just as essential for our overall health as nutrition and exercise. Find out how to get more of it.
man in green jacket and brown pants standing on brown grass field near lake during the daytime fishing

If you want to catch a catfish, you need this to bait them

Catfish aren't sexy but they are fun to fish for, especially if you know what to put on your hook.
A car driving in the road

These are the best podcasts for long road trips

The best podcasts for road trips are great for long drives or flights where music just doesn't cut it. Check out our favorites before your next trip.
Person grabbing a wine bottle

A quick guide to French wine crus

French wine labels can be unfamiliar and confusing but once you understand the Cru system, they make a lot more sense.
Yamas in Walla Walla.

The traditional Greek food you need to try when you visit Greece

Grecian food is culinary gold. Here are some of the best traditional dishes to enjoy while navigating the category.
Soy sauce next to a plate of food

There’s an ancient art to making great soy sauce

Soy sauce is often overlooked. Turns out, the older and slower production methods produce the best results.