Drink

Bottled Cocktails Celeste Wallflower Hawker Fare

More and more restaurants and bars are getting in on the bottled cocktail craze, like Celeste, Wallflower and Hawker Fare. Read more!

By Karen Palmer March 25th, 2014 Read More

Eataly | River North, Chicago

The best beer bar in River North? It's hiding inside of Eataly.

By Anthony Todd March 24th, 2014 Read More

Henri | Chicago

The sommelier at Henri teaches you how to taste

By Anthony Todd March 19th, 2014 Read More

Bar Jackalope | Seven Grand's Secret Backroom Whiskey Parlor | Tasting Table Los Angeles

Modeled after the posh whiskey lounges of Japan, the 18-seat Jackalope Bar is a relaxing respite from Seven Grand outside: There's an antique gramophone playing Coltrane records and taxidermy on the walls. An immaculately dressed bartender stirs perfect Manhattans and Old-Fashioneds.

By Garrett Snyder March 19th, 2014 Read More

Wine Director Matthew Kaner Of L.A.'s Bar Covell Wants You To Look Beyond Chardonnay And Pinot Noir

Matthew Kaner decided to scrap the formal wine list at L.A.'s Bar Covell in favor of an interactive, conversation-driven program. What's more, he wants you to drink outside your comfort zone.

By Lizzie Munro March 17th, 2014 Read More

Bottlefork | River North, Chicago

At Bottlefork, the ambitious bar program is the standout

By Anthony Todd March 17th, 2014 Read More

Gunpowder In Venice | Tasting Table Los Angeles

Gunpowder, an ambitious 24-hour tea room in Venice, is aiming to infuse tea with the same artisan street cred showered upon third-wave coffee.

By Garrett Snyder March 11th, 2014 Read More

Bartenders Rinse Cocktails With Wine, Brandies, Vinegars And Duck Fat

A simple swirl of booze before the drink goes in adds a subtle layer of flavor. The rinse, as it's known, is a favorite technique of bartenders who are deploying subtle hints of everything from wine and brandies to vinegar and, yes, duck fat.

By Lizzie Munro March 10th, 2014 Read More

Matthiasson Vermouth Napa Wine Cocktails | Tasting Table San Francisco

"We've wanted to make vermouth for 15 years," says Steve Matthiasson, owner of Matthiasson winery in Napa.

By Jonathan Kauffman March 10th, 2014 Read More

LuxBar | Gold Coast, Chicago

The new Manhattan program at LuxBar puts you behind the wheel

By Anthony Todd March 7th, 2014 Read More

Negroni Cocktails Nico Osteria The Varnish The Gilroy

A trio of next wave Negronis from The Gilroy, Nico Osteria and The Varnish remind us that it's always Negroni season. Read more!

By Karen Palmer March 6th, 2014 Read More

Nightcap Late Evening Drinks Recipes

Some nights require one more drink. Here's three ways to do the nightcap according to Jackson Cannon of Boston's Eastern Standard.

By Tejal Rao March 4th, 2014 Read More

Solo Contigo Boutique Winery | Miami

Argentinian 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.

By Paula Echevarria March 1st, 2014 Read More

Fort Point Beer Presidio Mill Valley Beerworks German Beer | Tasting Table San Francisco

Fort Point Beer Co. isn't producing a single saison, tripel or stout. Instead, they're going German.

By Jonathan Kauffman February 26th, 2014 Read More

Wine Shopping With Ashley Santoro | Tasting Table NYC

Ashley 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.

By Lizzie Munro February 25th, 2014 Read More

Riesling Guide With Paul Grieco

Paul Grieco of NYC's Hearth restaurant and Terroir wine bars gives a rundown of his favorite grape--Riesling. Get the Riesling cheat sheet!

By Lizzie Munro February 25th, 2014 Read More

Pot Lobby Bar | Roy Choi's Quirky Drinking Den At The Line Hotel | Tasting Table Los Angeles

An 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.

By Garrett Snyder February 21st, 2014 Read More

Barcelona Nights Sherry Cocktails The Regent | Miami Beach

The Regent introduces sherry as a cocktail ingredient in their new Monday "Barcelona Nights" menu.

By Paula Echevarria February 21st, 2014 Read More

Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione On How To Drink A Beer | Tasting Tab

Sam 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.

By Lizzie Munro February 19th, 2014 Read More

Lolo Mission Mexican Restaurant Agave Bar Mezcal | Tasting Table San Francisco

If you're looking for a story with your drink, talk to David Gallardo, bar manager at Loló, about mezcal.

By Jonathan Kauffman February 18th, 2014 Read More

Experience A Blind Tasting At Corkbuzz | Tasting Table NYC

Blind 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.

By Lizzie Munro February 15th, 2014 Read More

Lucky Duck | Great Wines And Bistro Cooking Hook Up In Silver Lake | Tasting Table Los Angeles

Lou 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.

By Garrett Snyder February 15th, 2014 Read More

Pairing Wine With Takeout Food

Staying 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.