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The Buildout

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Wine 101

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Wine 101: Haut-Brion Part III: It’s a (THE?) New Style

Booze News

NYC Health Department Launches Anti-Alcohol ‘Buzzkill’ Campaign · Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues · Employees at NYC Cocktail Institution Attaboy Vote to Unionize · Stitzel-Weller Releases Its Oldest Bourbon Yet — A 31-Year-Old $3,000 Limited Edition

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

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

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Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues

Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues

The Average Price of a Margarita in Every State in 2026 [MAP]

The Average Price of a Margarita in Every State in 2026 [MAP]

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

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

Videos

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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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Going to see @nadine.malouf and @iamninawhite in You Got Older at @cherrylanetheatre? Find out where you should be eating and drinking in the West Village (and beyond) before and after the show on this episode of Places Please!

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Legendary Bartender Victor Lopez is rarely away from his station at Coctelería Mixteca, but when he’s out on the town, this is where he goes. Find out where your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender eats, drinks, and parties the night away when he’s not dreaming up new flavor combinations to feature at his Pueblan-inspired paradise.

Buying Guides

The 30 Best Tequilas for 2026

The 30 Best Tequilas for 2026

The 10 Best High-Proof Bourbons

The 10 Best High-Proof Bourbons

The 30 Best Red Blends for 2026

The 30 Best Red Blends for 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

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Spirits

Bartenders Can’t Outrun the Spicy Margarita

Bartenders Can’t Outrun the Spicy Margarita

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2026)

Is Mole Pechuga Mezcal About to Have Its Moment?

Is Mole Pechuga Mezcal About to Have Its Moment?

The Best MLB Drinks Souvenirs to Take Home This Season

The Best MLB Drinks Souvenirs to Take Home This Season

The Yayo Is Madrid’s Most Popular Underground Cocktail

The VinePair Podcast: Does 818 Tequila Unlock Younger Drinkers for Sazerac?

We Asked

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Boilermaker Combination? (2026)

Here’s How 10 Top Bartenders Make Margaritas at Home

Wine

6 of the Best Red Burgundies Beyond Just Pinot Noir

Good Wines

6 of the Best Red Burgundies Beyond Just Pinot Noir

What ‘Chicken-Gate 2026’ Tells Us About Modern Restaurant Economics and the Affordability Crisis in NYC

What ‘Chicken-Gate 2026’ Tells Us About Modern Restaurant Economics and the Affordability Crisis in NYC

5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal)

5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal)

The VinePair Podcast: Why Are Spirits Brands Bypassing Bartenders for Somms?

The VinePair Podcast: Why Are Spirits Brands Bypassing Bartenders for Somms?

We Asked

We Asked 13 Wine Pros: What Wine Term Are You Tired of Hearing?

Wine 101: Haut-Brion Part II: Wine, War, and Religion

The World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2026

The VinePair Podcast: What Can Bev Alc Learn From Fast Food?

Beer

5 of the Most Shockingly Bad Guinness Pours We’ve Seen Online

5 of the Most Shockingly Bad Guinness Pours We’ve Seen Online

This Brewery Pulls Ambient CO2 to Carbonate Your Pint

This Brewery Pulls Ambient CO2 to Carbonate Your Pint

In Philly, the Brewers Association Pilots Craft Beer’s Comeback Narrative

Hop Take

In Philly, the Brewers Association Pilots Craft Beer’s Comeback Narrative

The 12 Most Important IPAs of the 21st Century So Far

The 12 Most Important IPAs of the 21st Century So Far

Hop Take

White Claw’s Parent Co. Bought Finnish Long Drink Because Flavor Is King

How a Baltimore Brewery Shaped New York’s Most Notorious Baseball Team

The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2026

The VinePair Podcast: Is Brown-Forman for Sale? To Whom?