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After the Craft Beer Gold Rush

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:45 +0000

Now that the release lines have died down and the hazy bros have moved on, craft beer culture in America is different—but that’s not such a bad thing.

Source: Punch

This Month, the Texas Book Club Is Going Crime Thriller

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:20:52 +0000

In the Texas Book Club, we’re wrapping our discussion of Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club and looking ahead to what we’re grabbing off the shelf next. For our April Texas Book Club selection, we head to East Texas via U.S. 59 […]

Reviews: Lapo’s Dives into Negroni Water, Esprizio Espresso Spritz Sparkles

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:37:18 +0000

In this week’s BevNET reviews: Esprizio showcases its take on espresso spritz (if you didn’t guess already), while Lapo’s gives its much-hailed RTD negroni a second, new look.

Source: BevNET

Sommeliers’ 6 Favorite Wine Glasses for Restaurant Service

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:12 +0000

From universal workhorses to precision stems, these are the wine glasses sommeliers rely on during service

Source: SevenFifty Daily

Inside the Wine Lockers at The Capital Grille — the Elusive Steakhouse Status Symbol

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:43 +0000

Before a host greets you at the New York City outpost of The Capital Grille off Wall Street, columns of walnut-colored wood lockers with crosshatched metal doors set the scene. Nameplates listing individuals and companies label each unit. Inside the lockers are shadowy bottles of wine. These are …

The Buildout Podcast: De Vie

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:15 +0000

This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people who brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like. Farmer…

Wine 101: Quintessa

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:34 +0000

In 1944, George Mardikian purchased a 280-acre plot of land in the northern Napa Valley as a vacation home for his family. By then, Mardikian was already something of a popular name on the West Coast: He gained renown for surviving the Armenian Genocide, escaping Turkish prison, and opening one o…

The Frontier Thesis of Texas Culture

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Given enough time, the Lone Star State will always prove itself artwise.

Source: Texas Monthly

Tequila 101

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:48:28 +0000

A brief history of tequila. The post Tequila 101 appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

Source: Imbibe Magazine

Austin Cocktail Scene Heats Up: 4 New Bars Worth Your Attention

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Austin’s cocktail bar landscape shifted noticeably in the first quarter of 2026. Four new venues opened with distinct approaches to spirits, hospitality, and craft technique. Here’s what’s worth visiting.

Meridian: The Spirits-Forward Play

Located on East 6th Street, Meridian focuses exclusively on American whiskey cocktails. The bar stocks 80+ bottled whiskeys ranging from small-batch Kentucky bourbons to experimental Texas ryes. Bartender-owner Devon Cross emphasizes proof and proof combinations, building drinks around underproofed spirits rather than dilution. The menu features no sugar syrups; sweetness comes from vermouth selections and direct spirit characteristics.

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the One Flavored Liqueur You Actually Respect in Cocktails?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:12 +0000

Pity the flavored liqueur. Infused with various fruits and nuts and enhanced with sugars, these low-ABV bottles of alcohol tend to be easy back bar targets to mock based on somewhat stereotypical perceptions. They’re too sweet. They have funky colors. They taste a little too artificial. The viewp…

Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond the Margarita

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:24:47 +0000

Explore tequila’s wide range with these cocktails. The post Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond the Margarita appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

Source: Imbibe Magazine

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Glasses

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:58 +0000

We asked the pros to share their go-tos in every category.

Source: Punch