Guide To Drinking

Drink

2 non-alcoholic wine alternatives to try this fall

Non-alcoholic beverages continue to be an area of growing interest as consumers look for quality ways to imbibe booze-free, and NA wines are at the forefront of the trend.

September 26, 2023

Drink

Cocktails on draft are trending at St. Louis bars

The draft cocktail trend is becoming more pervasive in St. Louis as owners look to streamline service while still offering top-notch drinks.

September 21, 2023

Drink

Where to try sugarcane spirits in St. Louis right now

Cachaca, the Brazilian distillate that fuels the caipirinha, usually dominates any conversation about sugarcane spirits, but others in this niche category are making their way into cocktail culture.

September 18, 2023

the golden state cocktail at retreat gastropub in the central west end

Drink

5 iconic St. Louis cocktails

Over the last 20 years, primed by a global renaissance of the art of the mixed drink, St. Louis bartenders have fashioned their own creations in the spirit of both experimental rigor and playful abandon.

September 15, 2023

Meredith Barry, head of beverage development at Niche Food Group in st. louis

Drink

The (not so) bitter truth about amaro

Amaro is good for you; or at least there are things in it that are thought to be good for you. Most Italians innately know this gospel, but many Americans have only realized it in the past decade.

September 28, 2021

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How to shop for wine like a pro

We talked to some local wine professionals to get tips on how to find the good stuff yourself.

September 24, 2021

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Soju is Korea's best kept secret – until now

Think the best-selling spirit in the world is whiskey? Vodka? Not even close.

September 22, 2021

Places

6 St. Louis patios to drink beer on this fall

Here are a few local restaurants where you can stay comfortable outdoors on a beautiful fall evening while enjoying some fine food and killer brews.

September 22, 2021

espresso martini at casa don alfonso in clayton

Drink

The espresso martini is back

The espresso martini offers a not-too-sweet, not-too-bitter finale to a meal with the added bonus of a second wind so you can really party like it’s 1999.

September 20, 2021

Drink

Make this: 2 classic Italian spritzes

In northern Italy, the Spritz Hugo is just as ubiquitous as the Aperol Spritz.

September 17, 2021

People

What I Do: Mark Schwarz, co-founder/owner, Omega Yeast

Omega Yeast is a classic example of the “guy behind the guy.”

September 16, 2021

ryan tighe, general manager at bulrush; rob connoley, chef-owner at bulrush; john-paul fortney, co-owner of f&r imports

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The true story behind how Missouri saved the French wine industry

Once upon a time, a mysterious disease decimated nearly half of all of France’s vineyards. Just when all hope was lost, Missouri vintners came to the rescue. At least this is the hero’s journey we Missourians love to hear.

September 13, 2021

Drink

5 tips for making the perfect spritz

A spritz is an easy cocktail to make at home, and it doesn’t even involve any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients.

September 8, 2021

in the kitchen at honeymoon chocolate in st. louis

People

A sustainable future for St. Louis food producers

How St. Louis’ coffee, tea and chocolate retailers are pursuing direct trade relationships to access superior materials, partner with farmers and help the environment.

September 7, 2021