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Exclusive: The Wine Group Acquires ‘Phony Negroni’ Maker St. Agrestis

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We caught up with Nico Diaz (@crftybartender) to talk all things Philly, and he has some awesome, fresh recommendations for first time visitors and for locals. Be sure to check out Nico’s new opening, Philly Surf Club (@surfclub_phl), in June — if it’s anything like his Bartender’s Guide, it’s going to be electric.

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Wine lovers, it’s time to plan a trip to Greenpoint. Hit the link in our bio for the full list of cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should check out ASAP. 🍷🔗

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Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr. Lyan) is not only an award-winning bartender, but his newest concept, Seed Library was just named the 66th Best Bar in North America by @50bestbars! Mr. Lyan definitely knows where to find the very best food and cocktails in NYC, we hope you go explore some of his very thoughtful choices.

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Kevin Castro has already had an exceptional career behind the bar, but we think he’s only getting started at The Little Gay Pub. He’s a bartender to pay attention to and visit. Check out where Kevin eats and drinks (and dances!) in Philly.

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We finally made it to Toronto, and our first stop is Mother, an award-winning cocktail bar (which recently made the @50bestbars 2026 list!) helmed by Massimo Zitti. We caught up with Massimo to find out where he eats and drinks in Toronto.

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Most nights Margarito Munive can be found slinging cocktails behind the bar at the famed Ranstead Room. But when he’s not at the popular speakeasy, this icon of Philly bartending knows exactly where to go.

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If you know Eli Zabar, you know that he loves his wine. Particularly his Burgundy! With a collection cresting over 80,000 bottles, across five cellars, it’s hard to imagine that there is a bigger collection in New York City, and every wine lover knows, if you’re looking for bottles with age, Eli is the man who has it. Find out where this connoisseur eats and drinks in NYC on this new episode of Hidden Gems.

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2025 @tales_of_the_cocktail winner Aaron DeFeo knows where to drink in Phoenix. From the diviest dives to the best bar snacks, find out where you should be drinking in The Valley of the Sun on this new edition of Bartender’s Guide to Phoenix.

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We Asked 8 Brewers: Which Craft Beer Style Is Officially Dead in 2026?

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We Asked 8 Brewers: Which Craft Beer Style Is Officially Dead in 2026?

Germany’s Regional Beer Styles, Mapped

Germany’s Regional Beer Styles, Mapped

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Stone Brewing Flew Too Close to the Sun. It Still Hasn’t Hit Rock Bottom

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