The Bay Area is no stranger to the generosity of millionaires, but most recently, it seems like wine is the chosen gift to give! The incredibly thoughtful act is being carried out in restaurants across the Bay Area and Silicon Valley and is most frequently gifted to those who look like they …
It’s important to see what the masses are drinking, that’s why we’ve teamed up with Vivino, the world’s #1 wine app, to uncover the most highly rated Californian red blends according to their 7.5 million users. The following 10 wines came out as highest rated throughout 2014, how many have …
Sugar and spice and everything nice! With only a handful of weeks left until spring begins to shine upon us, stay warm and peachy keen with these delightfully sweet spirits. St. George – Raspberry Brandy Location: California Alcohol: 80 proof Score: 94 Pts Taking brandy to a whole new level …
This LES subterranean speakeasy has a huge menu of craft cocktails. They also have flipped the script on beer-and-shot specials and created their classier take dubbed “Shorties”. This section of the menu has a handful of combos from the familiar “OG” (Old Grandad 100 shot and a Point Lager) to …
We’ve all been in this predicament at one stage in our lives. You’re at a venue for a gig, a concert or an event and would like a drink; the only issue is that you’re either faced with missing half the act because the lines are so long or losing …
Digestifs, from the Latin digestivus “pertaining to digestion,” are liqueurs or spirits typically served after the meal and are intended to aid digestion. Think of them as a warm parting hug. They are often higher in alcohol than their apéritif counterparts and sometimes are served in lieu of dessert, though are not …
We’ve teamed up with the folks over at Distiller to unveil the most frequently purchased ‘New Whiskies’ throughout 2014. How many of these beauties touched you lips throughout the year? From Irish Whiskies to Bourbons to the great new nectars of Japan, see whats hot in the world of whiskey! …
Everyone likes exploring a new city, but sometimes finding the right places to go can be a difficult task. Have your night’s plan at your fingertips with the incredibly sophisticated app, DrinkAdvisor. This is your one stop personal guide for bars, nightclubs and drinking venues in over 200 of the …
With thirteen seats, no juice, no sugar, and no shaker this is truly a unique little bar in the East Village. While the rest of the country is amidst the cocktail renaissance making fancy high-end potations, beverage director Sother Teague’s motto is “brown, bitter, and stirred.” There are few base …
The Irish and the Scots have something to celebrate right now, but we don’t think they’ll be the only ones celebrating once you’ve heard the news. Due to high demand, Edinburgh based brewer, Innis & Gunn, is releasing their Irish Whiskey Aged beer well before St. Patrick’s Day this year. …
In the double-doored maritime bars of Marseille on the sunny Mediterranean coastline, or in cafes nestled into narrow-laned villages along the rolling hillsides of Provence, or in the hands of elderly men playing petanque in the town square, you’ll find long tapered glasses filled with pastis. The syrupy sweet, often …
The beer industry in the UK is now awash with new (and established) craft beer offerings which can only be a good development for the discerning beer drinker. Craft beer houses are opening up throughout the UK and the beer drinker can enjoy a wide taste selection. This info-graphic takes …