Drinking
By: Brie Cadman
Although the active ingredient in all alcoholic beverages is the same—ethanol—it seems different alcohols can affect us in very different ways. I’ve seen friends go... Join this chit chat >>
By: Courtney Cochran of Hip Tastes Events
Laura Catena is hardly your average emergency room doc. The Argentine native—who came to the U.S. with her professor dad to attend high school and... Read more >>
Oktoberfest in a Bottle (and on Your Plate)
The first time I had Beck’s was in Bremen, Germany. My cousin, who was going to school there, purchased them from a video store and... Read more >>
Seven Places to Really Experience a Drink
You can sip a Mai Tai in the middle of a freezing New York City winter, but really, the experience is not the same as... Read more >>
A Nose for Java
Calling all coffee connoisseurs—beware. Your taste buds may not be properly prepared. But your nose knows. That beloved coffee in a can, purchased at your... Read more >>
Tips for Finding Good Wines Under Twenty Dollars
The slowing economy, coupled with an overproduction of grapes and awareness of the health benefits of drinking a glass a day, all add up to... Read more >>
Ice, Ice, Baby: The Perfect Cube
Don’t underestimate the power of the perfect cube. Your cocktail deserves it. Legend has it that Eskimos have hundreds of ways to say “snow.” I’d... Read more >>
What’s the one meal you can’t live without? Is it mom’s pot roast or your grandma’s chocolate chip cookies? Tell us what your family favorites are, and why you love them so much. Share your story here. >>
