A river cruise is a far sail from ocean ship excursions. Forget the big top atmosphere and thousands of passengers on large cruise ships. On a typical river cruise, you may be joined by 150 fellow explorers who also dislike pricey margaritas, massive crowds, and costumed extravaganzas.   We boarded …

Washington State is finally getting the recognition it well deserves. Though the wines from here have been terrific for years, they are comfortably hitting their stride and the winds of change are noticeable with excellent and well-structured wines throughout the state. From Walla Walla Valley comes Cadaretta’s 2015 Malbec, which …

NYC’s newest nightlife and culinary destinations opened at the Moxy Chelsea Hotel this past weekend – and both the property’s sky-high club and Italian restaurant have already seen their fair share of famous faces. Located atop the hotel’s 35th floor, The Fleur Room’s floor-to-ceiling windows had film and fashion’s inner …

March is a time of freshness and newness in Sonoma County, where a highly successful summer concert series tackles a full production of a Broadway musical, a luxury hotel emerges from a complete rebranding and redesign, and new restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting experiences are just waiting to be discovered. …

Enjoy a delicious Lucky Leprechaun cocktail that will make you feel like you found a pot of gold. You’ll want your drink to be cool, so don’t forget to add some Shamrock SMICE Cubes to your festive, fun and boozy cocktails to avoid watering down your favorite drink. This will …

Layered and complex, Lip Service is the first release of Dave Phinney’s highly anticipated three year-old Rye Whiskey. Each barrel is hand-selected for its unique attributes by the man himself. The youngest rye in the blend is aged for a minimum of three years in new charred American oak barrels …

J. Rieger & Co. has announced several key additions to their hospitality management team, as well as details about their new spirits destination experience. The distillery space will expand to 60,000 square-feet in Kansas City’s historic Electric Park neighborhood, allowing the team to complement their increased production capacity with one …

UPDATE: Our friends at Wine Access are offering our readers $30 towards their first purchase of $100 for a limited time. Visit wineaccess.com/drinkme and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Today, it’s fair to say that most people deem The Michelin Guide to be the definitive standard for …

A toast is a simple way to acknowledge those around you. What’s most important isn’t usually what’s in the glass. After all, there’s no need for a drink to be alcoholic for a toast to be heartfelt and well-received. And, given that many toasts take place at formal events, responsible …

Margarita Day is fast approaching. Do you have a plan yet? On this Friday, February 22nd, it’s your duty to find the best margaritas your local bars have to offer. The Drink Me team will likely be at one of Tocaya Organica’s restaurants. Tocaya is currently serving Margaritas at the …

According to the Brewers Association of Japan, in 1853, it is said that beer was first test-brewed in Japan by Koumin Kawamoto, a doctor of Dutch medicine. In 1886, the amount of domestically produced beer exceeded the amount of imported beer for the first time, and by 1908, due to …

Caesar Salad is one of, if not the, most served, made and eaten salad in the U.S. It’s easy enough to pair, and straightforward enough to make, but have you tried it with a beer, and if so, was it a Japanese craft beer? Here’s why it matters. Most Japanese …

National Margarita Day (2/22/19) is only three days away. Do you know where you’ll be?  After all, this is no time to waste with substandard cocktails and, dare we say it, premixed drinks? No, this day, above all others, deserves the highest level of craftsmanship and ingredients. Our Drink Me …