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Guide to Drinking 2016: 6 Best Bitter Bottles to Buy
Sweet-toothed Americans are increasingly embracing bitter flavors at the bar. Aperol spritzes are everywhere, and according to Randolfi’s head barman Jeffrey Moll, “No respectable home bar should be without Campari.”
September 20, 2016
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Beers get tropical
Tiki trends are taking over bar and cocktail culture. Fun glassware, deliciously sinful spirits, juicy tropical flavors and island vibes can whisk you away from the real world, if only for a momentary vacation. But spirits aren’t having all the fun – the beer world is saying aloha, too.
September 8, 2016
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Leaving Port: The new Portuguese wines
Rejecting tradition, Portuguese growers are now turning away from those stuffy fortified wines and producing boutique reds in the styles of Bordeaux and northern Spain. The resulting flavors (fruity, dry, full and rich) and affordable price tags have experts like Andrey Ivanov, beverage director at Reeds American Table, head over heels.
September 7, 2016
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Cellarman Steve Crider: Serious beer doesn't have to be serious
In 1999, Charlene Mullineaux Crider bought her son, Steve, a homebrewing kit for Christmas, a gift that not only changed his life, but served as the impetus for great beer for Missouri and a growing portion of the nation.
September 7, 2016
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Hold the Gin: Vermouth makes a comeback
Long regarded as martini and Manhattan’s backup dancer, vermouth is having a spotlight moment. This old-school underdog has recently piqued the interest of American wine drinkers and cocktail quaffers alike, leading to a more diverse and higher quality bottle selection.
September 1, 2016
