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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.

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.

How to Make Homemade Ginger Beer

This Easy Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe is healthy, spicy, fizzy and delicious! Perfect for holiday cocktails like Moscow Mule or the Dark ‘n’ Stormy!

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.

Vinitaly 2019: Tastings at Italy’s Most Important Wine Fair

On the 10th of April 2019, the 53rd edition of Vinitaly closed after an intensive…

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.

Campania Stories 2019: The Best Wines From The Preview Tasting

A taste of local Campania wines.

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.

Wines Perfect for Every Type of Easter Dish

Check out these perfect wine pairings for every favorite Easter dish, from brunch to dinner, casual or festive.

Fall for Disaronno with these Easy Cocktails

Smooth and nutty, here’s why you should try Disaronno, if you haven’t already. Check out these easy and delicious cocktail with the Italian amaretto beverage.

Two Juicy Gin Cocktails Perfect for Spring

Awaken your taste buds and celebrate the new spring season bursting with fresh fruits and juices. Cheers to the warmer weather and longer days with these refreshing gin cocktails. They’re light, bright and juicy.

Where Elegance and Tranquility Meet: The Conrad Dublin

Twenty minutes from Dublin’s Airport, The award-winning Conrad Dublin is centrally located offering elegant accommodations while staying in Dublin.

California Sparkling Wines You Don’t Need a Special Occassion to Justify Popping

Do you usually save a bottle of bubbles for a holiday or special occasion? We’re guilty of this two, but Scharffenberger Cellars is out to change that. Check out this California sparkling wine that you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to come around before you pop it.

Make Your Morning Coffee Exciting Again in 5 Minutes or Less

You had to break up with you corner coffee shop because the lines were just too long to tack onto your already long commute. Plus, each visit was eating away at your vacation fund. However, you still need your morning coffee and you don’t want it to be boring. We get it! Check out delicious ways to spruce up your morning coffee and make it exciting again in five minutes or less.

Carpineto, The Grand Wines of Tuscany : Montepulciano and Montalcino Estates

Impressive wines are coming out of Carpineto Winery in Tuscany.

The Perfect Wines for an Italian-Inspired Easter Brunch or Dinner

We love Easter. It’s a holiday that helps us stop and slow down and celebrate the change of the seasons. Easter is a big holiday in Italy, so we’ve come up with some delicious Italian wines that are perfect with Italian-inspired brunch or dinners for Easter.

Delicious Drinks to Make with Cold Brew Coffee

From cocktails to smoothies and lattes, check out these delicious (and super easy!) drinks to make with cold brew coffee.

Top Nevada Beers to Try ASAP

So maybe Colorado or Oregon are first to come to mind when thinking of states that make great beer, but Nevada should be on your radar too. Check out these favorite beers coming out of Nevada now.

Homemade New Orleans Cold Brew Coffee

A classic New Orleans coffee drink with chicory that’s bold, sweet, and creamy, made even easier with Java House Dual-Use Liquid Coffee Pods.

Pop-up Proves Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…Even Bars!

Non-Irish bars are getting in the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day with pop-up offerings inspired by traditional Irish bar food and Tullamore D.E.W. Whiskey.

Top Chef and Sara Bradley Puts All Eyes on Lexington

Top Chef contestant Sara Bradley grabs a spot in the finals in Lexington drawing quite a bit of attention to her home state of Kentucky.

How to Use Instant Cold Brew Coffee

This is for coffee lovers! Learn everything you need to know about instant cold brew coffee.

Shamrock Smoothie

This Shamrock Smoothie is festive, delicious and fall somewhere between a snack loaded with greens and a straight up dessert.

Skip the Green Beer: Festive St. Patrick’s Day Drinks (No Food Coloring Needed)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with these green-hued or Irish-themed liquor or beer cocktails that are refreshing and call for no green food coloring.

The Great Red of Umbria: A Preview of Montefalco Sagrantino 2015

Set to be released over the next few months, here is a preview of the best Montefalco Sagrantino 2015 bottles of Umbria.

Perfect Morning Coffee and Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake

This Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake is easy to make, tender, and has double the streusel! It is perfect with a cup of hot or cold coffee made with Java House.

Iced Lavender Cold Brew Latte

Forget standing in those coffee shops lines and make your favorite cold brew lattes right at home! This smooth Iced Lavender Cold Brew Latte is the perfect drink to start your day.

Cold Brew Cocktail: Chocolate White Russian

Unwind with a homemade Chocolate White Russian.

Our New Favorite Food Beer: Tequila Barrel Lime Gose

Loaded with crisp citrus notes, hints of agave and a touch of salt, this Tequila Barrel Lime Gose from Boulevard Brewing is a sour beer we are currently obsessed with. It easily pairs with food too!

Homemade Mocha Coffee

Spruce up your coffee routine with this easy, homemade mocha coffee. It can be made hot or cold with smooth-tasting cold brew.

Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie

This Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious breakfast combining cold brew coffee with a smoothie all in one convenient drink made with banana, vanilla almond milk, almond butter, cinnamon, flax seed, and a Java House Dual-Use Liquid Coffee Pod.

The Easiest Cold Brew to Make at Home

Starting with a cold brew concentrate is by far the easiest way to enjoy cold brew at home. Here’s how.

The Best Mushroom Cocktails: Mushroom Cocktails? Oh Yes, They’re Good.

Mushroom cocktails are ACTUALLY a thing. Don’t know it before you try it. Mushroom broths and more have been showing up in cocktails, coffee and tea. Here are some of the best creations.

Homemade Cinnamon Bun Latte

Whip up a quick Cinnamon Bun Latte the next time you need an afternoon pick-me-up. Cinnamon and a hint of vanilla pair flawlessly with coffee and cream in this delightful drink with sweet and spicy and everything nice.

Kentucky Bourbon Coffee Cocktail

An easy to make, creamy and smooth Kentucky Bourbon Coffee Cocktail recipe, perfect to enjoy with friends.

Vietnamese-Style Cold Brew Coffee

This Vietnamese-Style Cold Brew Coffee is a simple and easy java recipe to get your day going. All you need are four ingredients and less than five minutes and you’ll have a delicious coffee drink.

Hosting Tip: Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Bar

A DIY Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Bar is just what your next gathering needs to create some serious buzz.

The Primitivo Grape and Three Wines to Try

Meaning “primitive” or “early” Primitivo is an Italian grape that tends to ripen early in the season. It’s robust, refined and having a comeback. Here are three bottles to try made with the Primitivo grape.

How to Order a Cocktail: Tips from Bar Experts

Hip cocktail bars with giant menus, or no menu at all, can feel daunting if you don’t have a go-to drink or you’re still figuring out how to order spirits. Stuart Jensen, bar manager of the newly-opened Brass Tacks in Denver, has the tips you need to order a cocktail that suits your tastes.

Peppermint Patty Cold Brew Cocktail

Peppermint Patty Cold Brew Cocktail is a warm coffee cocktail with all the flavors of your favorite peppermint patty candy. With smooth cold brew coffee and splashes of creme de cacao, peppermint schnapps and Kahlua. It’s the perfect drink to take the chill off on a cold winter’s day.

Grab the Tequila! Drinks to Celebrate National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day is coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Get ready to celebrate with these fun twists on the tequila drink. Choose the cocktail that fits your taste and cheers to the well-loved margarita!

Coconut Vanilla Macchiato Cold Brew

A coffee house-style macchiato with coconut milk and vanilla, made with cold brew coffee for a deliciously smooth taste.

Red Carpet-Ready Popcorn and Wine Pairings for an Oscars Viewing Party

Whether you are hosting friends or just enjoying the Oscars on your own couch, these popcorn and wine pairings from Will and Coral Frischkorn of Cured in Boulder are about to knock your socks off. Sweet, salty and gourmet, each pairing will make your tastebuds sing.

Sticking to a Budget? Two Quality Chilean Red Wines We Love

No matter the reason you’re pinching pennies, you don’t have to give up wine completely and you definitely don’t have to drink bad wine to stick to your budget. Check out these two high-quality Chilean red wines that you can find for around $15 or less.