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Report: Anheuser-Busch InBev to Acquire BeatBox in $700 Million Deal

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Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink

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Drink like a local in New York City. Here are Marshall Minaya’s favorite holiday picks and drink spots in the city.

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Here is Ali Louis Bourzgui on all of his favorite spots in New York City.

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From after-shift favorites to weekend staples, Cedric Nicaise of The Noortwyck shares the must-visit spots in New York City.

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Here are three of the best spots to grab a drink in New York City this November 🦃Tap the 🔗 in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now — and check back each month for the updated map.

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Cheron Cowan of Craft shares her favorite high low pairing, favorite wine list and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

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If you’re going out in Las Vegas, start here. Adam O’Donnell (@hugs_and_high_fives) of @jiveturkeydive reveals the best spots to drink like a local.

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Here is Rebecca Naomi Jones (@onerebeccajones) of Hadestown on all of her favorite spots in New York City.

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Ronan Duchêne Le May of Le Chene shares his favorite high low pairing, favorite wine list and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

Buying Guides

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The 30 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (2025)

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The 30 Best Zinfandels for 2025

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The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2025

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Spirits

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The VinePair Podcast: Are Craft Cocktail Programs Helping or Hurting Bars and Restaurants?

The VinePair Podcast: Are Craft Cocktail Programs Helping or Hurting Bars and Restaurants?

Need To Know

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Wine

The World’s Best Pinot Noir Regions, Mapped

The World’s Best Pinot Noir Regions, Mapped

The VinePair Podcast: Are There Too Many Wineries in America?

The VinePair Podcast: Are There Too Many Wineries in America?

15 of the Best White Wines From Long Island

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Beer

The U.S. Beer Industry Is Bleeding Red Ink

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The U.S. Beer Industry Is Bleeding Red Ink

Why Is Miller Lite Spelled Differently From Other Light Beers?

Why Is Miller Lite Spelled Differently From Other Light Beers?

What Exactly Is a ‘Turbo Guinness?’

What Exactly Is a ‘Turbo Guinness?’

For Some Craft Brewers, the Best Way Forward Is Back

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How Heady Topper Became a Cult Beer

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