What's happening in the worlds of drinks, dining, and travel, in NYC and elsewhere, from journalist Kathryn Maier. Cool finds, hot takes, and so much more.

Crónicas a pie de barra

Lively, varied, IACP Award-winning reports on Cocktails, Food, Travel and Culture, with a personal touch, from Robert Simonson, longtime cocktail writer for The New York Times and James Beard-nominated drinks writer.

A carefully distilled international press review for business-minded professionals, providing essential news and insights on the evolving spirits industry.

Spirits Market Insights to aid decision making

The home bartender's guide. Tips, tricks, techniques, and recipes. A new edition most every Friday, and sometimes in between.

A wide world of wine, spirits, travel, and culture from the author of Godforsaken Grapes and Boozehound.

I'm the founder of Spirit of Toronto, Canada's premiere whisky show since 2004. This is my travelogue and cellar-book.

Over 14,000 Restaurants Visited. Even More Bars. Always Room for One More.

Behind every drink there's a story.

Phenomenology of Spirits

Join us for flavor-focused lessons exploring the fundamentals of spirits. Each month highlights a new category, helping you learn to taste & describe the full back bar like a pro—minus the pretension. Let's taste better, together!

Food, history, design, and a tour through a stranger's lifetime of collected recipes.

Observations & analysis on lodgings, libations, and dining. Served straight.