It’s time to stop fearing MSG: Here’s why
There's hardly a more contested additive in all of food than MSG. The ingredient, derived from seaweed in 1908, is pretty complicated.
Like space and learning about earth? These are the best 12 science podcasts
Science is far from boring. Learn more about the mysteries of the universe with the best science and space podcasts you should start listening to in 2024.
The weirdest beer styles you’ve probably never heard of
The weirdest types of beer are a strange lot indeed, incorporating everything from kelp to oysters.
Move over, tequila: Bacanora is the next agave spirit bubbling up in your bar
The agave spirit movement continues. First there was tequila, then mezcal, then Sotol. Now, it's Bacanora's turn.
What does “reserve wine” really mean? It’s complicated
Ever wondered what it means when you see "wine reserve"? It's a widely used term, but its meaning can be complicated.
The 10 best Japanese knives: Upgrade your cooking tools
Japanese chef knives are lighter and sharper than German knives. Here are the best Japanese chef knives you should consider buying this 2024.
Here are 8 stellar ingredients worth considering when deciding what to mix with beer
Most craft beers are meant to be enjoyed without any additives, but if you’re stuck with watery macro beers, why not mix it up a little?
Bubble tea: A brief history and the best flavors to try today
Bubble tea has been around since the mid-1980s and has taken the world by storm. Here's what you need to know about the boba-filled beverage.
The best hotels in Honolulu for an incredible trip to paradise
An estimated 47,000 hotel rooms exist in Honolulu. This is where you should stay.
Winter is the best time for dessert wine: Every type worth drinking
Dessert wine isn't as popular as its dinner-time counterpart, but we love them anyway. Here's how to pick a great bottle.
Soup is trending: Here are 4 great soup recipes from a top chef
Winter means soup, and we've got four incredible soup recipes from a top chef you're going to love.
The 8 best top-shelf vodka brands worth savoring – Death’s Door, Barr Hill, and more
Price doesn't always equate to flavor in the spirits world, but these high-end, top-shelf vodka brands are definitely worth it.
The 12 best almond milk brands to check out – Califia Farms, Silk, and more
Making dietary changes is a leap of faith. Check out our roundup of the best almond milk brands for 2024 to fuel your health and fitness journey.
The best hot cocktails to make this winter
When the temperature drops, you can't go wrong with the best hot cocktails to turn your cold-weather blues into cold-weather booze.
Bee’s Knees, French 75, and more: Fall for these 9 iconic Prohibition cocktails from the Roaring ’20s
Honing your home mixology skills this 2024? Take inspiration from these Prohibition cocktails, which serve as a reminder of the ingenuity of the Roaring '20s.
Somebody finally beat Tetris for the first time ever (but no one has ever won these super hard games)
A teenager just beat Tetris for the first time in recorded history, but no one has ever beaten these classic games.
From Seattle to Miami, drink up at the very best bars in all of America
There are many great bars in America we love to patronize. There are the 23 best, from New York to Nashville.
The best tea cocktail recipes if you love a hot toddy
Hot tea is great in a cocktail, the hot toddy taught us as much. Here's how to mix with the stuff and a few recipes to try.
From college to the barbershop, here are the 10 best Simpsons episodes of all time, ranked
The Simpsons deserves to be the best longest-running animated series. Watch these 10 episodes and you'll see why.
12 tasty, versatile sake cocktails to whip up and enjoy
Sake is a clean and versatile spirit, begging to be used in a mixed cocktail. Here are some great sake cocktails to whip up and enjoy.
These are the best gins to drink straight
We've compiled the best gins to drink straight. These complex botanical spirits can stand on their own.
Do you need a modular backpack? We tested the Baltoro Impetro, and weight the pros and cons
Is a modular backpack right for you? We test the Baltoro Impetro to find out why the modular backpack trend is catching on
These fantastic non-alcoholic wines are getting me through Dry January
It's taken a while for the non-alcoholic wine category to carry its own weight, but it does now and with these 18 best options.
Listen to the experts: Here’s how to make the perfect Paloma drink
The Paloma is the perfect tequila cocktail. We asked a couple of experts how to perfect the classic drink.
These are some of the best cookbooks of all time – one for every type of chef
The world, with all its grandeur, is meant to be relished one dish at a time, which is why we assembled this nourishing list of the best cookbooks of all time.
Here’s how to make a margarita, according to top bartenders
A great margarita is not a given, it's a lesson in balance. Here's how you make the best one, according to two top bartenders.
Why there’s a bump in the bottom of wine bottles
The reasoning behind the wine bottle punt has as many layers as a good class of burgundy, from stability to an old-timey way of cutting bar patrons off.
Cocktails in 2024: Drink pros say these trends will dominate
Bartenders share insight on the cocktails we'll all be drinking in 2024.
The best sparkling wines, according to sommeliers
Sparkling wine is a vast category of varying styles and options. Here are the best of the bunch, according to sommeliers.
These are the best gin mixers to have in your home bar
The joy of gin is you can use a number of different mixers for simple, delicious drinks. Here are the best gin mixers you should have on hand for cocktails.
Know your knife: A guide to the best steel for knives
We've put together a guide to some of the most common — and best — knife steels so you can make a more informed decision next time you buy a blade.
End the day right with the 6 best nightcap cocktails
A well-made nightcap cocktail is the preface to a good night's sleep. Here's more on the drinks and be sure to give these nightcap cocktails a try.
Tequila: 5 easy ways to tell what’s quality and what’s not when buying your next bottle
Tequila isn't just for poor college kids anymore. Here's how to find premium, top-shelf tequila in a saturated market.
Make the most of your leftovers: How to reheat crab legs so they’re just as good the next day
Where's the fun in eating cold crab legs? Reheat your crab legs to perfection with an oven, steamer, microwave, air fryer, or grill.
Cards Against Humanity, Sotally Tober, and more: The best drinking card games to beat the winter blues
Remember King's Cup? There are tons more fun drinking card games out there you can try at your next party.
This popular wine doesn’t taste great mid-flight (and more secrets that Delta Air Lines’ sommelier revealed)
Andrea Robinson, a Master Sommelier who recently worked with Delta Airlines to elevate its wine program, talks drinking at 30,000 feet.
3 batch drink recipes perfect for the holidays: Moscow mule, martini, and good ol’ spiked punch
Make life easy on yourself this holiday season with our Moscow mule, martini, and spiked punch batch cocktail recipes.
The best gifts for tequila and mezcal enthusiasts
Tequila and mezcal have risen in popularity, and make a great gift for good friends and acquaintances alike.
The best red wine under $20: Our top picks
Red wine doesn't always have to be expensive to be delicious. These are some of the top red wines you can find under $20.
It’s time to pay attention to Hawaiian rum — why this liquor should be on your bar cart
People don't think of rum when they think of the U.S., but that's changing thanks to a Hawaiian movement stressing sustainability and some quality distilling.
Stout vs. porter: The real differences between the beers
Let's talk beer; Stout vs. porter to be exact. There is a difference and this is why.
Oven, smoker, and more: The many different ways to cook your Christmas ham
Here's an informative look at how to cook a Christmas ham in the oven, slow cooker, over a campfire, and in a smoker.
Soju, shochu, and more: An Asian spirits guide for the intrepid imbiber
Our expansive, informative guide on asian spirits like soju, shochu, and Japanese gin.
Alpha acid to wet hopping: A craft beer terminology guide
Craft beer has it's very own lingo, like so many things. Here's what to know.
Make fantastic cocktails: The 10 best bartending apps to fuel your inner mixologist
With just a quick click and scroll, you can become a bona fide mixologist in no time, thanks to these handy bartending apps for beginners and pros alike.
The 14 best Christmas movies to watch this year
There are far too many Christmas movies and they're not all created equal, but we suggest these standouts.
The best wine varietals for mulled wine
Come the holidays, we need an even heftier adaptation of wine — one hit with generous amounts of citrus and spice and ladled into your favorite mug, piping hot.
Bouldering: A beginner’s guide to this full-body workout
Bouldering is a lower-stakes version of rock climbing that's a fun, full-body workout, and requires little in the way of gear.
The best Thanksgiving side dishes: These creative options put a unique twist on a traditional meal
We've all had plenty of mashed potatoes and stuffing (yawn). Shake it up this year with some lesser-known Thanksgiving side dishes.
Weird but cool: Saison de frai, a smoked trout flavored brandy, is now available
Flavored liquors are all the rage, and saison de Frai takes things to a new realm: smoked trout flavored brandy.