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Platner Is Out. Maine Beer Co.’s Owner Wants In. Would You Vote for Senator Lunch?

Dave Infante

At Golden Rule in San Francisco, a White Negroni Gets the ‘Hubba Bubba’ Treatment

7 of the Best Bar Hot Dogs in NYC

Inside a Kentucky Rickhouse: A Whiskey Distiller Explains How Barrel Placement Impacts Bourbon

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This Manhattan Riff With a Mexican Twist Swaps Whiskey for El Mexicano Añejo Tequila

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The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Can Wine Build a Bridge From RTDs to Bottles?

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: Dante

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Château Latour Part II: The Eve of 1855

Booze News

Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman CEO to Retire, Unusually Early Harvest in Santa Barbara, and More · Exclusive: Trinchero Releases ‘Sauvy B,’ a Wine Spritzer With Added Electrolytes · Kroger Announces Wine Expansion at 147 Stores, Adding Tasting Bars and Premium Labels · Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

Half of All Napa Vineyards Lost Money Last Year. How Are the Other Wineries Surviving?

Kate Dingwall

Half of All Napa Vineyards Lost Money Last Year. How Are the Other Wineries Surviving?

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Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman CEO to Retire, Unusually Early Harvest in Santa Barbara, and More

Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman CEO to Retire, Unusually Early Harvest in Santa Barbara, and More

Report: Gen Z Drinking Rate Increases to 74%, While Boomers Drive Overall Decline

Report: Gen Z Drinking Rate Increases to 74%, While Boomers Drive Overall Decline

Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

Videos

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With the constant flow of openings in New York City, it’s hard to keep track of what is worth the hype. Here are three new places we are loving right now, courtesy of our managing editor, @hannahstaab_

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We love a good night out on the town, but the hottest reservations can be hard to come by. Welcome to our new video series: The Wait. Join @jacobkleaf as he tries to get into NYC’s buzziest spots — and the best neighborhood bars you should keep in mind while you’re waiting for that table.First up is Wild Cherry, the sceney restaurant inside Cherry Lane Theatre. How long will Jacob have to wait? Watch and see, and follow along to see where he goes to next!

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Where should you be eating and drinking in Phoenix? Let Kenzie Flatt (@kenzario_dawson) of the internationally-awarded cocktail bar Bitter & Twisted (@bitterandtwisted_az) tell you exactly where you need to go. And if you have any doubts, head over to the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters and savor some of Phoenix’s very best at B&T. Cheers!

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When it’s time to throw the budget out the window, look to where New York’s best bartenders go to ball out. Send this to your favorite drinking buddy, or maybe hide it from them...

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Congratulations to the extremely talented Best New Bartenders Class of 2026, presented by @luxardousa. Here is a small taste of what our bartenders got to experience on their recent Immersion Day with the VinePair team. If you are a bartender and want to participate in our Best New Bartenders competition, be sure to follow @vinepair and look out for information on how to be considered for our 2027 class.Head to the link in bio to read more about the 2026 class and find out where you can find them pouring some of the best cocktails in the country. 🔗

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We caught up with a @50bestbars Industry Icon and @tales_of_the_cocktail Catalyst Honoree @christinaveira from @barmordecai in Toronto. Where does she party in the 6? Find out on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to Toronto.

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Whether you’re ballin’ on a budget, or just straight up ballin’, Camille Lindsley (@lees_sleaze) of HAGS (@hags_nyc) has the hidden gems you need to know for a perfect summer in NYC. The real hidden gem, however, might be the eclectic wine list Camille has curated at HAGS — head over to the East Village to see her and the team for a great time.🍷💎

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Almost every bartender we interviewed in Philly mentioned Rob (rob.abv) and the @almanacphilly team in their Bartender’s Guide, so we decided to see where your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender eats and drinks around the city. And the next time you’re in Old City, head on over to Almanac for a killer matcha Martini.

Buying Guides

The 8 Best California Pinot Noirs Under $30

The 8 Best California Pinot Noirs Under $30

The 20 Best Vodkas for 2026

The 20 Best Vodkas for 2026

The 32 Best Pinot Noirs for 2026

The 32 Best Pinot Noirs for 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

July 2026

Spirits

We Asked 9 Distillers: What Barrel Finish Will Be the Next Big Thing in Whiskey?

We Asked

We Asked 9 Distillers: What Barrel Finish Will Be the Next Big Thing in Whiskey?

The Celebrity Spirits Boom Is Over. Long Live Dead Celebrities.

The Celebrity Spirits Boom Is Over. Long Live Dead Celebrities.

America’s Regional Whiskey Styles, Mapped

America’s Regional Whiskey Styles, Mapped

10 Lesser-Known Brands You Should Try if You Love Scotch

10 Lesser-Known Brands You Should Try if You Love Scotch

The VinePair Podcast: Do Drinks Dupes Make Sense?

The 15 Best Places to Get a Burger and Martini in New York City Right Now

The VinePair Podcast: Are RTDs Actually a Fad?

We Asked

We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Tequila Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2026)

Wine

We Asked 15 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Bordeaux Is Worth the Splurge?

We Asked

We Asked 15 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Bordeaux Is Worth the Splurge?

7 Grape Varieties to Try if You Love Cabernet Sauvignon

7 Grape Varieties to Try if You Love Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine 101: Château Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth

Wine 101: Château Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth

8 of the Best Red Wines From Texas

Good Wines

8 of the Best Red Wines From Texas

California and Burgundy Gave Chardonnay a Reputation. Can Oregon Break Through?

8 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Austrian Grüner Veltliner

The VinePair Podcast: Does “Americana” Still Move Booze?

Wine 101: Château Latour | Prologue: The Knight and the Tower

Beer

Reappearing Act: Why Breweries Are Reviving Beloved Bygone Beer Brands

Reappearing Act: Why Breweries Are Reviving Beloved Bygone Beer Brands

2026 Is Halfway There, and the Beer Industry Is Living on a Prayer

Hop Take

2026 Is Halfway There, and the Beer Industry Is Living on a Prayer

Beer Used to Own Independence Day. Now It’s Lost the Cooler.

Hop Take

Beer Used to Own Independence Day. Now It’s Lost the Cooler.

Once Craft Beer’s Most Exciting Yeast, Kveik Is Quietly Thriving in Norway’s Farmhouse Breweries

Free Pour

Once Craft Beer’s Most Exciting Yeast, Kveik Is Quietly Thriving in Norway’s Farmhouse Breweries

We Asked

We Asked 7 Brewers: Which Discontinued Beer Would You Bring Back From the Dead?

We Asked

We Asked 7 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Macro Beer? (2026)

The VinePair Podcast: Should Bars Have Time Limits?

10 Years and 45,745 Pints: Inside d.b.a.’s Annual Epic New York Beer Showdown