Nov 11, 2023 | cocktails, lists
Regardless of what holidays (or cocktail holidays) you celebrate, we can all can appreciate a drink. Whether it’s a toast to a special occasion or a quiet cocktail fireside, these gifts for mixologists are sure to bring joy. Plus, if you live in the same house...
Nov 4, 2023 | champagne, city guides, cocktails, food, gin, lists, mezcal, rum, Singapore, tequila, vodka, whiskey
With nearly 6 million people living among 280 square miles, it’s no surprise that Singapore has plenty of great bars to choose from. Home to three of the Top 50 Bars in the World (2023), the cocktail community is tight-knit and friendly. We learned of many great...
Sep 24, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, lists, spirits
If you’ve visited Kansas City before, you know that it’s a food and beverage town. It has great breweries, some high quality distilleries, and many incredible restaurants including BBQ. While I have written about many other cities, I would be remiss not to...
Sep 24, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, lists
As a 22-year resident of Kansas City, I feel like I know the city well. Since starting this cocktail blog, I frequent its bars often enough that my friends text me when they’re looking for a place to go. While I definitely have some favorite places for a craft...
May 28, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, lists, Oregon, Portland
When I’ve been to a place repeatedly, I enjoy tweaking my bar guides with each trip. As new places open and others close, I also revisit the places I’ve loved in the past. I love cities full of beautiful bars with creative menus and friendly and knowledgeable...
Dec 10, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, ingredient travel, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
I’ve lived in Kansas City for more than 20 years and have learned a lot about its history since moving here. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, they were polar opposites during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition voluntarily in...