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Readers’ Choice Bartender of the Year Jacob Smith's favorite Old-Fashioned recipe

Jacob Smith has been behind the bar at a unique array of spots, including Blood & Sand​, where his work has garnered him Readers’ Choice Bartender of the Year honors.

July 23, 2021

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Missouri will allow restaurants to offer to-go cocktails permanently

A new bill signed by Missouri Gov. Parson will lawfully allow for the continued sale of to-go cocktails.

July 8, 2021

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Drink this michelada from Nixta

Nixta’s michelada, made using server Daniel Bulos’ family’s recipe, offers an elegant take on the classic Mexican cocktail.

May 28, 2021

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Raicilla: the lesser-known agave spirit popping up on St. Louis cocktail lists

In the realm of agave spirits, mezcal and tequila tend to get all of the love. But in recent years, raicilla has started gaining ground with hip imbibers.

May 20, 2021

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8 food and drink items we're obsessed with right now

From dreamy chocolate bars to kitchen tools that make dinner prep a bit easier, here’s what we’re reaching for this month.

May 6, 2021

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Open Concept will reopen in the old Firecracker Pizza & Beer space in the Grove in late April

Cherokee Street's Open Concept has moved to the Grove and will reopen for full service on April 29.

April 14, 2021

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6 hot cocktails to get you through the winter

Luckily for you, we’ve put together a flow chart to help you find the right hot cocktail to fit your mood.

February 12, 2021

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Niche Food Group debuts La Verita Distilleria with bottled liqueurs, cordials and more

Niche Food Group​'s new La Verita Distilleria​ sells bottled liqueurs, cordials and more at Pastaria Deli & Wine​ in Clayton, Missouri.

December 11, 2020

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Whiskey gifting made easy

Winter is coming, and knowing we have the perfect gifts to make our friends and family happy all through the New Year helps keep us warm and cozy.

November 26, 2020

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7 cocktails for pickle lovers

Pickles are the superhero ingredient here to save you from cocktail malaise.

November 17, 2020

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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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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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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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5 St. Louis spots serving awesome frozen cocktails

Frozen cocktails are critical to surviving St. Louis’ sweltering summers, a fact that taught us an important life hack this year.

September 16, 2020

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Alcohol alternatives to boost your mood

A new wave of beverages is gaining popularity, offering ways to catch a different kind of buzz.

September 10, 2020

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First Look: Lazy Tiger in the Central West End

American cocktail bar Lazy Tiger opened Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.

September 4, 2020

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How to build a home bar

Creating the bar of your dreams may seem like a tediously expensive task, but blowing your budget isn’t necessary.

August 14, 2020

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How Olive + Oak’s Morgaine Segura fell hard for bartending

When most children are 8 years old, they’re chowing down on soda and candy. When Morgaine Segura was 8, she was discovering wine and mastering the Negroni.

July 31, 2020

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Build a baller charcuterie board

A good charcuterie board can elevate a meal to celestial levels, or be a meal in itself. But what makes a board great?

July 20, 2020