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How Williamsburg’s Lighthouse Quietly Became the Bar Industry’s Hangout

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How Williamsburg’s Lighthouse Quietly Became the Bar Industry’s Hangout

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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: Which Wine Should Disappear From Lists This Year? (2026)
We Asked
We Asked 17 Sommeliers: Which Wine Should Disappear From Lists This Year? (2026)
9 of the Best Scotch Cocktails to Drink This Winter
9 of the Best Scotch Cocktails to Drink This Winter
The 22 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks Brands for 2026
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The 22 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks Brands for 2026
Jonathan Adler Brings a Modern Edge to Luxardo Maraschino in 3 Standout Cocktails
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Jonathan Adler Brings a Modern Edge to Luxardo Maraschino in 3 Standout Cocktails

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Daily Limit for Alcohol Consumption Removed from U.S. Dietary Guidelines    ·     Modelo Debuts First Non-Alcoholic Beverage in the U.S.    ·     Uncle Nearest Founders File Lawsuit Against Former CFO Amid Company’s Ongoing Legal Battles    ·     Jim Beam Will Halt Operation at Main Kentucky Distillery in 2026    

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What Flavors Will Dominate the Cocktail Scene in 2026? 30 Bartenders Weigh In.

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What Flavors Will Dominate the Cocktail Scene in 2026? 30 Bartenders Weigh In.

illustration: Marcello Bevilacqua

Daily Limit for Alcohol Consumption Removed from U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Daily Limit for Alcohol Consumption Removed from U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Uncle Nearest Founders File Lawsuit Against Former CFO Amid Company’s Ongoing Legal Battles
Uncle Nearest Founders File Lawsuit Against Former CFO Amid Company’s Ongoing Legal Battles
Jim Beam Will Halt Operation at Main Kentucky Distillery in 2026
Jim Beam Will Halt Operation at Main Kentucky Distillery in 2026

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Places, Please! 🎭 This week, actor and sommelier Libby Winters chats with Jordan Kai Burnett (@jkaib) of @romyandmichelethemusical about her favorite spots in the city. Take a look!
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Where do sommeliers drink wine when they’re not working? Marc Lioussanne of Selune walks us through his favorite hidden gems in New York City 💎
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It’s time to pop champagne, but this year make sure you’re doing it the right way!
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We polled dozens of the city’s best bartenders to find their favorite dive bar in New York City. What’s your go-to dive?
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Where do sommeliers drink wine when they’re not working? Tira Johnson of Chez Fifi walks us through her favorite hidden gems in New York City 💎
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What are the best bars in NYC according to the folks who know best? Here’s Sebastian Tollius of @elevenmadisonpark and @theclementebar with his picks. This is the Bartender’s Guide to New York City.
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With 2025 coming to a close, we’re celebrating our favorite bars and restaurants, from The Long Island Bar to Katz’s Delicatessen, with John Donohue (@eat.draw.repeat). Let us know what places you are celebrating this year in the comments👇
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Places, Please! 🎭 This week, actor and sommelier Libby Winters chats with Bailey McCall (@imbaileymccall) about her favorite spots in the city. Take a look!

Buying Guides

The 12 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines for 2026
The 12 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines for 2026
The 20 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers for 2026
The 20 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers for 2026
Skip Dessert: 7 Excellent After-Dinner Bourbons (2025)
Skip Dessert: 7 Excellent After-Dinner Bourbons (2025)

Where to Drink in NYC

January 2026

Spirits

Where to Drink the Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in NYC

Where to Drink the Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in NYC
We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026)
Is This the American Version of Ichiro’s Malt Card Series?

Is This the American Version of Ichiro’s Malt Card Series?
The Buildout Podcast: Katana Kitten

The Buildout Podcast: Katana Kitten

What Is a Fernet Challenge Coin, and How Do Bartenders Get One?

Need To Know

6 Things You Should Know About Compass Box, One of Scotch Whisky’s Most Innovative Brands

What Is a ‘Still-Strength’ Spirit?

The Race to Be New York’s Rye

Wine

7 of the Best Malbecs from France’s Cahors

Good Wines

7 of the Best Malbecs from France’s Cahors
8 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Sake

8 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Sake
Wine 101 Podcast: A Thank You and a Wine Riff Into 2026

Wine 101 Podcast: A Thank You and a Wine Riff Into 2026
We Asked 14 Sommeliers: What Bottle Is a Green Flag When You See It on a Wine List? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 14 Sommeliers: What Bottle Is a Green Flag When You See It on a Wine List? (2026)

20 Years In, Press Remains a Beacon for Rare Napa Valley Wine

14 Essential Bottles of Champagne [Timeline]

The VinePair Podcast: Our Most Memorable Drinks of 2025

We Asked

We Asked 16 Wine Pros: Which Champagne Is Worth the Splurge?

Beer

The Beer Industry Needs a 2026 Turnaround. Here’s What’s at Stake

Hop Take

The Beer Industry Needs a 2026 Turnaround. Here’s What’s at Stake
Welcome to Alcohol’s Slop Era

Welcome to Alcohol’s Slop Era
The Buildout Podcast: Dear Irving

The Buildout Podcast: Dear Irving
The 7 Stories That Defined the Beer Industry in 2025

Hop Take

The 7 Stories That Defined the Beer Industry in 2025

We Asked

We Asked 11 Brewers: What’s the Next Big Beer Style? (2025)

Free Pour

In the EU, Breweries Face Stricter Regulations, Cultural Shifts

6 of Our Favorite Drinking Moments From Popular Christmas Movies

The VinePair Podcast: Looking Back on 2025 in the Drinks Industry

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