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By Maia Merrill Gosselin Once upon a time, Kyisha Davenport wanted to be a singer. Like many, she got into bartending as a means to pay the bills while pursuing her dream. As so often happens, life had different plans. After learning the ropes bartending in New York, the Brooklyn... Read More

By Seema Tikare I just spent a glorious 3 weeks in Italy. A week in Milan, a second in Gaiole in Chianti, and a final week in Venice. I had been dreading being in these places in August, thinking of the heat, the crowds, the hassle. But as it turns... Read More

Excerpted from So Red the Nose By Pink Lady Nowadays, most drinks enthusiasts find their way into the world of cocktails via TikTok, Instagram, or a highly aesthetic drink photography blog. I found my way here through vintage cocktail books. However you arrived at the world of cocktails, I celebrate... Read More

By Pink Lady August is upon us, and after a summer of record-breaking temperatures, it’s hard to imagine a cooler month lies ahead. The obvious solution is to cool off with a beverage, and with National Prosecco Day (August 13th) and National Rum Day (August 16th) on the horizon, I... Read More

By Maia Merrill Gosselin Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo…when John Hafferty began dabbling in wine, he didn’t mess around! The owner of Bin Ends got a taste for fine wine early on after college but for several years it was just a casual interest, he had a “real job” in commercial real... Read More

By Seema Tikare Rosé wine seems to have a bifurcated reputation – you love it or hate it. On one branch are the folks who love rosé as it evokes magical summer evenings. The glass reflecting the colors of sunsets over the ocean. The chill of a cold drink on... Read More

By Andy Crouch Founded in 1989 by businessman Andy Pherson, Long Trail (originally Mountain Brewers) grew to become one of the strongest presences in the Vermont beer scene. Pherson vacationed in Vermont and after business trips to the West Coast, he decided to quit his job and open a brewery.... Read More

By Kirsten Amann American Independence Day isn’t the only revolutionary drinking holiday in July. Keep those cocktail shakers chilled, grab your favorite French picnic items, and get ready to fête Bastille Day! Known in France as Le 14 Juillet or La Fête Nationale, this French National Day is celebrated annually... Read More

By Pink Lady Cocktail contests are all the rage today, ranging from a bit of lighthearted fun competing for bragging rights among the neighborhood bars, to large-scale brand-sponsored competitions which often fetch the winner expensive prizes, magazine covers, and spokesperson opportunities that can launch a career. There is something so... Read More