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10 Places to Taste Denver’s Culinary Melting Pot

Tour some of the world’s richest culinary traditions at these Denver eateries.
The cloud-like cocktail is one of the last vestiges of Soyer's grand experiment.
victorian

The Ice Cream Cocktail Born in a Spectacular Victorian Food Hall

Soyer Au Champagne is one of the legacies of Alexis Soyer, the first—and most ambitious—celebrity chef of the 1800s.
Amanda Schuster March 14, 2024
This red ochre-tinted beer was served in honor of the goddess Hathor.
booze

Ancient Egyptians Celebrated the Feast of Drunkenness with Blood-Red Beer

One of history's earliest mixed drinks was made to appease a ferocious goddess.
Diana Hubbell February 26, 2024
Milan, Italy

Bar Basso

Sip a Negroni Sbagliato in the bar that invented it.
Roosevelt's lemon "hat" gets thrown into the "ring" of the cocktail glass.
presidents

The Obscure Presidential Cocktail That Made You Pick Sides

In 1912, the way you drank a "Teddy Hat" signaled support for Roosevelt or Taft.
Rachel Lane February 15, 2024
Mory's in New Haven, Connecticut is home to an age-old drinking tradition.
victorian

Have a Trophy? Mix This Victorian Drink in It

Long before the Stanley cup craze, people were showing off with trendy drinking vessels.
Anne Ewbank January 29, 2024
Made by simmering evergreen needles with water, sugar, and lemon, the Christmas tree cordial is a surprising shade of pink.
holiday

How to Eat or Drink Your Christmas Tree

Don't just throw out your tree; use it to spruce up your cocktails, stews, and more.
Sam O'Brien January 8, 2024
art

Your Guide to Downtown L.A.’s Hidden Nightlife Scene

Here are five spots where Prohibition-era secrecy meets old Hollywood glam in a thoroughly modern city.
Lewes, Delaware

Sussex Tavern at Rabbit’s Ferry House

Sip colonial-era cocktails at this monthly recreation of a 1740 watering hole.
food

Gastro Obscura’s Guide to the Northern Kentucky Bourbon Tour

10 worthy stops along The B-Line® to sip and savor spirited whiskey.
Modern-day versions of the Atholl Brose often contain cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
recipe

The Oat-Milk Cocktail That Took Down an Army

Amanda Schuster explores the origins of the Atholl Brose in “Signature Cocktails.”
Diana Hubbell October 12, 2023
Heinold’s First and Last Chance 2007. (Wikimedia Commons)
List

29 Dive Bars, Saloons, and Taverns Where the Vibe Is Unbeatable

Come for a beer and a shot, stay for the scene.
Diana Hubbell August 22, 2023
List

11 Unique Amaros and Liqueurs to Level Up Your Aperol Spritz

This summer, try an artichoke tipple with your soda and sparkling wine.
Sam Lin-Sommer June 29, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee

Chopper

Feast on award-winning birria tacos from a food truck inside this neon robo-tiki bar.
View of the trophy room from the communal couch area near the entrance.
Washington, D.C.

Silver Lyan

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.
Margherita Gagnoni, the winner of the competition, drew inspiration from the possibility of life-bearing conditions on Jupiter's moon Europa.
science

Make the Official Mocktail of the European Space Agency

Inspired by a mission to Jupiter, this bright blue drink bested 69 other 'space juices'.
Sam Lin-Sommer April 21, 2023
Pioneer Saloon
List

Sagebrush Saloons: The Ultimate Guide to Nevada’s Most Storied Watering Holes

Where cocktails and comfort food go hand-in-hand with the stuff of legends.
recipe

Remembering When Cocktails Were Just Soup

Canned beef bouillon on the rocks, anyone?
Diana Hubbell February 23, 2023