Summer Wine Guides 2021: Reds

When you think “red wine” your mind might not immediately go to “summer”. But what…

30 Wonderful Winter Sparklers

The Holidays are long over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop drinking sparkling…

How Three Tequila and Mezcal Making Families are Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos is a deeply spiritual family Holiday in Mexican culture, and it…

Paloma Tequila Cocktail

Fresh, packing a punch, and oh so pretty. The Paloma cocktail is definitely one of…

Mezcal Mule

A deliciously refreshing mezcal cocktail that combines the freshness of lemon juice, spiced notes of…

The Jalapeño Avocado Margarita

Looking to upgrade your Margarita game? Of course you are (who isn’t?)! Look no further…

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The Only Pumpkin Spice Latte You’ll Ever Need
As the temperature starts to gradually drop across the Northern Hemisphere, it's finally time to…
The 65 Best Grilling Wines for End of Summer

There’s still plenty of time to keep your grilling game going, and we’ve compiled a…

Meritage Wine Bar – Coastal and Mediterranean Influences in Long Island

Izabela Jay visits Meritage Wine Bar in Nassau, Long Island, and comes away reminded of…

The 65 Best Summer Whites, Rosés and Sparklers

It’s pretty simple, as long as the temperature is above 40F, we’ll pretty much consider…

A Rosé Cocktail Inspired by the Warm Glows of Summer

A beautiful marriage of sunflower seeds, bell peppers, coconut milk, and the strawberry flavors of…

California Wines for Any Summer Meal

California wine is a crossroad between diverse viticultural history and viticultural potential. These excellent wines…

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Summer Wine Pairings You Absolutely Need to Try

If you’re getting bored of the usual light white wines often used for a summer…

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Cooking with Beer – Recipes and Tips From Brooklyn Brew Shop

You chug it from a frosty mug, can, bottle or upside down on a keg…

Undeniably Tasty 4th of July Drink Recipes and Pairings

Experts share their undeniably tasty 4th of July drink recipes! Along with tips for easy…

Our Favorite Spring Sparklers

Spring is here, and although it is the strangest time most of us have ever…

Our Favorite Oaked Wines Right Now

Sometimes oak gets a bad rap in wine, but here at the website – we…

2 New Sophisticated Lounges Elevate the Midtown Manhattan Bar Scene

Two new bars have opened in Gotham that are both befitting of a lounge that…

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The Gold Room Makes a Grand Debut at the Lotte Palace

Gilt ceilings cascade throughout the cocktail room located on the second floor at the Lotte…

The 15 Best Sparkling Wines for the End of the Year

With Christmas out of the way, we can turn our wine focus towards bubbles for…

Perfect Pinot Noirs for your Holiday Table

Every season is Pinot season for us, but there’s something particularly magical about a good bottle of velvety, berry packed, well balanced grape juice around the Holidays.

5 Festive Cocktails Giving Us Serious Holiday Vibes

So…have you finished all of your holiday shopping? Are you prepped for your seasonal parties?…

5 Cocktails We’re Craving this Fall

Some of our favorite flavors are featured in autumn—and no, we’re not talking about pumpkin…

Sonoma County Drives the Sustainability Movement

Luxury fun while engaging sustainable farmers and wine vendors that embrace sustainability in Sonoma in…

Bésame from Steamboat Springs, Colorado gets fancy at NYC’s James Beard House

It had been sometime since I had attended a dinner at the James Beard House.…

BERTOUX Brandy Launches Inaugural “Brandy Salon” with Cocktails and Conversation

BERTOUX Brandy just celebrated its first anniversary, and to mark the occasion, a panel of…

The Delicious Caffeine Boost Your Morning Needs

We’re always down to change up our morning routine, especially when it comes to our…

No-Banana Smoothie

Not into banana smoothies? We get it. They can become a bit redundant. Check out this delicious, protein-packed, no-banana smoothie recipe.

Partners Coffee Roasters’ Cold Brew Coffee Can is Here!

Brooklyn-based specialty coffee company Partners Coffee has launched ready-to-drink cold brew cans. They’re smooth, energizing and so refreshing.

Our 20 Favorite Rosés for End of Summer

We don’t care if summer is almost over. We love rosé and we will continue…

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Signature Summer Cocktails to Celebrate and Bid the Steamy Season Farewell

With the dog days of summer coming to an end, a celebratory bash is mandatory…

Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie

From the vibrant color to the great taste, this Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie is a winner.

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Health-Ade Kombucha Tropical Mojito Punch

Detox while you retox summer style with this Mojito cocktail twist made with Health-Ade’s newest…

Upgrade for UPRIGHT – West Village Brew House Revamps

There are a couple of things you can be certain of when visiting the West…

Mixologist-Approved Tequila Cocktail Recipes

Especially known for its relationship with salt and lime, playing a major role in the…

Sip On These Cocktails for National Tequila Day

From sweet to spicy to smoky and everything in between, these New York based restaurants…

45 Charming Summer Chardonnays

Oh Chardonnay, how we love thee! From creamy to crispy, you’re always there for us.…

Tequila Paletas

All the adults at the part are going to love these tequila paletas. The perfect way to cool down this summer.

Perfect Wines to Pair with Different Cuisines

Are you making Italian, Mediterranean or Spanish food for dinner? Check out these wine tips to find the perfect pair.

A Rosé for Every Summer Occasion

Rosé wine has become a summer, and really a year round, staple in our world. It’s refreshing, food-friendly and perfect with all of summer’s most casual and fancy occasions. Here are some favorite bottles and pairings.

Our 20 Favorite Summer Sparklers

You say summer, we say BUBBLES! Bring us your sparklers, and we will consume them…

Fourth of July Inspired Cocktail Recipes

Fourth of July is right around the corner which means there is some sort of…

Perfect Summer Food Pairings with a Glass of Minuty Rosé

Rev up the summer season with Rosé. Not just any Rosé, go all in with…

Three Summer Recipes that are Perfect with a Bottle of Wine

Looking for the perfect food and wine pairing for a summer party? Check out these summer recipes and the refreshing bottle of wine that pairs perfectly with each.

Summer Sips: Rosé from Rioja

Warm weather and sunny pool days have us pretty much constantly craving a good bottle of rosé. Celebrate summer with delicious rosé wines from Rioja with Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes as the stars of each sip.

Sensory Tease on the Celebrity EDGE Cruise line

Tired of the stress of trying to plan a vacation with all the changing variables such as where to go, what to do, where to eat? The release of the cruise line ship Celebrity EDGE takes away those variable by providing the ultimate desired experience for the five senses.

Three Refreshing Iced Tea Recipes for Summer

Get ready to refresh this summer with these iced tea recipes, and just in time for National Iced Tea Day on June 10th too.

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New York Rooftops to Visit This Summer

Beaming bright blue skies are shining on the Big Apple and bringing the long awaited summer season. Welcome to rooftop season in New York City. Here are the best rooftops to visit this summer.

Three Actually Good French Rosés for Less Than $15

We love rosé wine. There have been bottles that have truly wooed us, and others that have bored us to tastebud death. This quick guide is here to help you take the guess work out of choosing your next bottle of rose. Check out these three actually good French rosés that are all less than $15.

Orange-Strawberry Spritzer

This Orange-Strawberry Spritzer is one gorgeous looking and tasting non-alcoholic party drink. A perfect spring sipper.

The Perfect Wine with Grilled Pizza

If you’re anything like us, you’re obsessed with grilled pizza. It’s such a delicious food to eat on repeat this summer and this is the perfect wine to pair with it.

Memorial Day Cocktail: Waterloo Pineapple Fizz

Celebrate the warm weekends ahead with this refreshing Waterloo Pineapple Fizz.

Skylark: Midtown’s New Spot for Lodging, Tapas, Cocktails And More

Skylark is a beautiful cocktail lounge in the heart of Midtown East offering reasonably priced high-end cocktails and bites.

Strawberries and Bourbon Cream Cocktail

We’re jumping headfirst into berry season with this refreshing strawberries and bourbon cream cocktail.

Refreshing Watermelon Margaritas

These refreshing watermelon margaritas are about to be the drink of the summer.

3 Cocktails Designed with Cinco de Mayo in Mind

May 5th is on the way, which means Mexican spirits and drinks will be front and center at restaurants and bars around the country. For some inspiring cocktails that are both enticing on the palate and Instagram worthy for your feed, we turned to two top venues in NYC.

Bartender Adam Gamboa Makes a Mean Mocktail and You Can Too

Lead Bartender Adam Gamboa has perfected the alcohol-free Negroni. Why? Because sometimes you can’t or don’t want to have a spiked drink, but you still miss the flavors of a good cocktail. Check out some tips for making a mean mocktail.

Refreshing Bourbon Cocktails for Kentucky Derby Weekend

Celebrate the coming Kentucky Derby Weekend with these refreshing Bourbon Cocktails.

Perfect Cocktail and Taco Pairings

Cinco de Mayo is a perfect, although unnecessary, excuse to drink cocktails and eat tacos. Check out these perfect cocktail and taco pairings that will make you tastebuds sing.

A Chianti Wine Producer’s Tribute to Women: Sensi Tua Rosa

In their quest for producing excellent wines that best represents their land and philosophy, Sensi Vini added a new wine label that they have dedicated to women.