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Soju is Korea's best kept secret – until now

Think the best-selling spirit in the world is whiskey? Vodka? Not even close.

September 22, 2021

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6 St. Louis patios to drink beer on this fall

Here are a few local restaurants where you can stay comfortable outdoors on a beautiful fall evening while enjoying some fine food and killer brews.

September 22, 2021

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The espresso martini is back

The espresso martini offers a not-too-sweet, not-too-bitter finale to a meal with the added bonus of a second wind so you can really party like it’s 1999.

September 20, 2021

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Make this: 2 classic Italian spritzes

In northern Italy, the Spritz Hugo is just as ubiquitous as the Aperol Spritz.

September 17, 2021

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What I Do: Mark Schwarz, co-founder/owner, Omega Yeast

Omega Yeast​ is a classic example of the “guy behind the guy.”

September 16, 2021

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The true story behind how Missouri saved the French wine industry

Once upon a time, a mysterious disease decimated nearly half of all of France’s vineyards. Just when all hope was lost, Missouri vintners came to the rescue. At least this is the hero’s journey we Missourians love to hear.

September 13, 2021

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5 tips for making the perfect spritz

A spritz is an easy cocktail to make at home, and it doesn’t even involve any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients.

September 8, 2021

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A sustainable future for St. Louis food producers

How St. Louis’ coffee, tea and chocolate retailers are pursuing direct trade relationships to access superior materials, partner with farmers and help the environment.

September 7, 2021

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7 to-go cocktails to cure your homesickness for your favorite bar

Recent legislation has ensured to-go cocktails will remain on Missouri menus through the end of 2020.

September 29, 2020

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5 wine recommendations from Cork & Rind in St. Charles

Cork & Rind​ offers some of the most unique and interesting bottles in town. Here are their recommendations for five wines you should try right now.

September 28, 2020

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Your guide to building a quarantine liquor cabinet

We turned to some of our favorite local bartenders and asked about their home bar essentials and what they’ve been making with them.

September 25, 2020

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How to get great wine in St. Louis in the age of COVID

The public demand for good wine hasn’t diminished, nor has the need for restaurants and wine shops to move bottles.

September 23, 2020

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4 St. Louis-made spirits to make the new normal a bit more bearable

We may be living in the Upside Down these days, but, luckily, local distillers continue putting out creative tipples.

September 21, 2020

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Dijana Groth of Novella Wine Bar​ in St. Louis takes us on a tour of Eastern European wine

Winemaking has been a part of Eastern European culture for millennia, yet the region’s diverse offerings remain under the radar.

September 14, 2020

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5 St. Louis drinking trends we're watching now

Now trending in the St. Louis drinking scene: canned cold brew, Mexican lagers and more.

September 24, 2019

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4 local experts talk natural wine in St. Louis

Characterized by organic growth and low intervention, natural wine is a trend gripping many St. Louis institutions and consumers.

September 23, 2019

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St. Louis breweries, restaurants partner for custom local beer

Some St. Louis breweries work directly with STL restaurants to create beers that complement the food they’re served alongside.

September 11, 2019

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American winemakers embrace Old World grapes

American vintners are capturing the adventurous spirit of the modern wine drinker and creating off-the-beaten-path wines with Old World grapes.

September 9, 2019

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Highballs are making a high-end comeback

Highballs are not only refreshing concoctions – when made with care and attention, they can also be surprisingly sublime.

September 3, 2019