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A trio of next wave Negronis from The Gilroy, Nico Osteria and The Varnish remind us that it's always Negroni season. Read more!
Read MoreA trio of next wave Negronis from The Gilroy, Nico Osteria and The Varnish remind us that it's always Negroni season. Read more!
Read MoreSome nights require one more drink. Here's three ways to do the nightcap according to Jackson Cannon of Boston's Eastern Standard.
Read MoreArgentinian winery Solo Contigo is making big strides and becoming a recognized name in boutique wines. It's no longer sold as a private label and has been making appearances on the wine menus of some of our town's trendier, upscale restos. Read More.
Read MoreFort Point Beer Co. isn't producing a single saison, tripel or stout. Instead, they're going German.
Read MoreAshley Santoro, wine director at the Standard East Village, has curated a California-focused wine list to match Chef John Fraser's American menu at Narcissa. But on her day off, she heads to Brookyln to shop for wine.
Read MorePaul Grieco of NYC's Hearth restaurant and Terroir wine bars gives a rundown of his favorite grape--Riesling. Get the Riesling cheat sheet!
Read MoreAn evening filled with kimchi-flavored soju, packets of flamin' hot corn puffs and plastic squirt guns? Just another night at Roy Choi's new drinking den, Pot Lobby Bar.
Read MoreThe Regent introduces sherry as a cocktail ingredient in their new Monday "Barcelona Nights" menu.
Read MoreSam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery knows the right way to drink beer, but when it comes to brewing, he's bends the rules. Calagione has crafted beer with raisins, chichory and grape must, and a number of brewers are now following the trend and brewing exciting new American Ales.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a story with your drink, talk to David Gallardo, bar manager at Loló, about mezcal.
Read MoreBlind tastings at Corkbuzz in Union Square help you get friendly with some new wines. Master Sommelier Laura Maniec shares how to get the most out of this happy deal.
Read MoreLou Amdur's eyebrow-raising list of small production and New World wines, all prices at or under $14 a glass, is enough to warrant an exploratory visit to Silver Lake's Lucky Duck. His philosophy for pairing: Put the food first.
Read MoreStaying in for Valentine's Day? You can still drink Champagne, even with takeout. Lambrusco's a great match for pizza, while Demi Sec Champagne pairs well with pad thai. For tacos, consider your fillings, but New World sparklers, and especially rose, can make a perfect pairing.
Read MoreIf La Nebbia specializes in wines with simple hams and cheeses, what would be the owners' favorite ham-and-wine pairings? Read more!
Read MoreThree cocktails to start your weekend morning right. Make them all this weekend.
Read MoreBegyle Brewing is filling growlers at its new store.
Read MoreSan Francisco Beer Week's loose collection of 500-plus events has become the Bay Area's largest food and drink festival.
Read MoreAn exciting new spirit makes its way into our cocktail culture by way of Miami and Houston. Although baijiu has been traced back to the dawn of Eastern civilization, it's virtually unknown in the United States. The new Byejoe brand aims to change this by introducing its product into American markets. Read more.
Read MoreHidden in the back room of an unassuming art gallery, Coagula Curatorial, which is in turn hidden along a Chinatown alleyway filled with touristy shops and faux-pagodas storefronts, Ling's Market is nearly impossible to find if you aren't looking for it--which is probably how artist and wine curator Kim Dingle prefers it.
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Fancypants coffee joints shouldn't have all the fun. To bring the coffee-geek experience home, we rounded up the best (and coolest looking) gear for making the most of your home brew.
Read MoreTake back snow days for good with hot cocktails from Fort Defiance, Thelma on Clinton, Extra Fancy, Lorelely and Pouring Ribbons.
Read MoreThe horseshoe bar at Tia Margarita has everything you don't see in SF's hottest clubs (cue Stefon voice).
Read MoreWine director Thomas Carter, of NYC's Estela, shares seven somm picks. Read more!
Read MoreAlongside ketchup leather-layered burgers and salmon pastrami with squid ink cream cheese are eye-catching drinks like the Health Kick ($13), a brisk refresher made with tequila, aquavit and celery juice, and the Fish Out of Water ($12) which combines bonito-infused scotch, shiso, lemon and a few drops of olive oil.
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