The Essentials of Greek Wine
Great wine and great history often go hand in hand; and when it comes to history, no one has quite the edge that Greece does. Greek wines go back as early as 4000 BC when Greece owned the status [...]
Vibrant Cocktails to Sip at Ipanema in Midtown NYC
Ipanema has entered the midtown happy hour scene as a new, modern Brazilian and Portuguese fusion from sibling co-owners Carlos and Victor Pedro. The restaurant’s roots trace back to Alfredo [...]
Five Armagnac Cocktails for Summer Sipping
Armagnac is the oldest spirit in France, first mentioned in 1310 and evading centuries of natural disasters and surviving two world wars to be enjoyed today. It is a grape-based spirit produced [...]
The Essentials of Pineau des Charentes
We have been showcasing Pineau des Charentes and its rise in cocktail and bar culture and this past October, we celebrated Pineau Month along with the Pineau Academy. As so many bartenders [...]
10 NYC Rooftops to Visit Before the Temperature Drops
As NYC enters Fall, the days to enjoy rooftop drinking are numbered. The peak days to take in New York’s skyline and sunsets are in deep summer, but a couple weeks remain for cocktail enthusiasts [...]
GupShup Brings a Splash of Color to NYC’s Summer
Heading into the dog days of August, New Yorkers everywhere are looking for their dining and drinking oasis. Tucked into Gramercy, GupShup offers an escape from its gray surroundings inside its [...]