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U.S. Census Report Shows Wine and Beer Exports Collapsed by $472 Million in 2025

U.S. Census Report Shows Wine and Beer Exports Collapsed by $472 Million in 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, a Potential Win for the U.S. Alcohol Industry

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, a Potential Win for the U.S. Alcohol Industry

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The States With the Most Wineries in 2026 [MAP]

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We finally made it to Philly! And not a moment too soon because the Philly bar scene is one of the best kept secrets in the Northeast. Our first stop on the tour was Middle Child Clubhouse, home to probably the best breakfast sandwich in Philly (sorry, we had to say it), as well as a vibrant bar program spearheaded by Beverage Director and GM, Brandon Thrash. Brandon is offering all the best spots in Philly, so be sure to watch every minute of our new Bartender’s Guide to Philadelphia! 🍻🦅

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Here are three of our favorite spots in we went in NYC this month ❄️ Hit the link in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now.

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Bar Kabawa Head Bartender Pepper Stashek is giving you all the insider insight you need for a perfect night out in New York City (and the best place for breakfast in the morning). Get ready to drink like a bartender and be sure to visit Pepper at @barkabawa for some of the very best daiquiris in NYC! 🍹

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The infamous PJ Adzima reveals all the best places to go before, after, and after after a show in the Theatre District. Don’t miss this Broadway producer and performer’s list of must-visits on this new installment of Places Please! 🎭

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Find out where Cody Pruitt (@codycpruitt), owner of @libertinenyc and @chateauroyalenyc wines, dines, and even procures his more rare bottles of wine in this new episode of Hidden Gems. 💎

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An easy way to boost cocktail-making confidence and add a creative edge is with garnishes. Here’s how NYC Bartender Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) makes a citrus coin.

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Alex Kveton from @therockwellplace is about to reveal the MOST SLEPT ON breakfast sandwich in all of New York City. Stay tuned and discover some other expert-level picks on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to New York City.

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Places, please! 🎭 We caught up with Jeb Brown (@jebbrooklyn), who played Beau in Beau: The Musical (officialbeaumusical) before it closed, to find out where to eat and drink on and off-broadway. Take a look!

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Spirits

To Toast or Not to Toast: When Did Cheersing Become Uncool?

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8 Little-Known Regional Spirits From Around the World

8 Little-Known Regional Spirits From Around the World

Bartenders Reveal the Weirdest Martini Orders They’ve Heard

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How Yamazaki Became a Cult Japanese Whisky

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How Brooklyn’s Bar Americano Makes Its Iconic Foam-Topped Vermouth

Wine

7 Things You Should Know About Rombauer, One of California’s Most Iconic Chardonnays

Need To Know

7 Things You Should Know About Rombauer, One of California’s Most Iconic Chardonnays

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10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Burgundy

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Good Wines

6 of the Best Sauvignon Blancs From Austria (and Slovenia)

The VinePair Podcast: Should Wineries Prioritize Urban Tasting Rooms?

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Beer

The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery

The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026)

Heineken’s Global Layoffs Come at a Crossroads for Its U.S. Business

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Heineken’s Global Layoffs Come at a Crossroads for Its U.S. Business

The Buildout Podcast: Clover Club

The Buildout Podcast: Clover Club

We Asked

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer? (2026)

What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars?

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What Makes a Perfect First-Date Bar?

Anheuser-Busch’s Craft Brands Are (Finally) Good Enough — and That’s Bad News for Independent Brewers