Imbibing Improv
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel In my interactions with the foodie public, I’m always surprised by how intimidated non-bartenders are by the thought of making drinks
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Winter Cocktails
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel In The Physiology of Taste, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin writes, “To invite people to dine with us is to make
Trouble in Tequila-ville
By David Alan Texans have a special relationship with Mexico and its native spirit, tequila. Like many songs tell us, across the border is where
Tiki Time
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel The Eastern Polynesian-inspired tiki theme was a dominant aesthetic in American popular culture for decades. No doubt images come
Absinthe Minded
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel There is no spirit veiled in more mystery and misinformation than absinthe. Known as the “green fairy,” this potable
Holiday Punch
Story and Photography By Lucinda Hutson ’Tis the season to be jolly and time for a cup of good cheer. How about some festive holiday
Whiskey A Go-Go
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel Most drinkers, regardless of their own personal tastes, would identify whiskey as the quintessential American spirit. Though it was
Ice, Ice, Baby
By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel Ice, the most common ingredient in cocktails, is one that we barely give more than a passing thought to—even
Wild Fruit Wines
By Amy Crowell Long before I drank my first glass of pinot noir, I knew country wine. “Country wine” is a fairly loose phrase used
And the Winner Is…
By David AlanPhotography by Dustin Meyer Most serious drinkers have probably sipped a Pisco Sour, Flip or Ramos Gin Fizz during their tipsy travels. But
Have a Merry Modern Holiday
By David Alan and Todd Duplechan In every modern American family there are some holiday traditions that are not so modern. In my family it
A Raw Deal
By Janet Heimlich While on a lunch break, Ruth stands in her tiny kitchen making kefir. The 31-year-old receptionist and hair stylist places a spoonful
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