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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

What that plate under your coffee cup is actually for

The plate underneath your coffee cup is typically used to carry the coffee, but it didn't use to be that way.

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

We Asked 7 Bartenders: What Is the Most Underrated Cocktail?

Here are the cocktails that you aren't ordering, but should be, according to various bartenders across the nation. You'll thank us later.

10 Non-Alcoholic Beers That Are Actually Worth Drinking

Non-alcoholic beer has come a long way, but has it come long enough? Here are the NA beers you might actually enjoy.

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

So we met in a Tavern

Happy Monday... Something I've started to appreciate more and more is the creativity of the young mind. From Lego cityscapes to sketches of favorite cartoon characters to simply hours spent reading an

Why Choose Rewards Network? OC Tavern Has the Answer

Mike Merrigan of OC Tavern in Orange County, CA, explains why Rewards Network works for his restaurant over other loyalty programs and advertising.

The 10 great cocktail books every booze lover should own

Want to master an old-fashioned? Make the perfect martini? Learn the history of your favorite drink? Be sure to grab these essential cocktail books.

Nine things you're doing wrong in a cocktail bar

Getting a drink at a good bar. It's one of life's great pleasures. But there are right and wrong ways to go about it. Jim Meehan, co-founder of PDT (Please Don't Tell), the Manhattan hideaway that crystalized the modern speakeasy trend and won World's Best Bar in the process, has strong feelings about how to behave when you're getting a cocktail-at least at those places that don't specialize in body shots or florescent drinks. Following are Meehan's rules on being a bar pro.

It's Cocktail Hour Again!

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Crafting cocktails to boost bar business

If the bar is basically slinging shots and beer, what's the best way to add higher-end drinks? Some restaurants have learned it's smart to expand into a cocktail menu, especially if there is a market demand. Guests are very price-sensitive to beer because the choices are always branded and often bottled so consumers know what they cost at the grocery store. Cocktails open the door to charging premium prices for premium products.

Bars and Restaurants Are Getting Creative with DIY Dinner and Cocktail Kits

The resiliency and resourcefulness of the hospitality industry is both tested and demonstrated across the country as restaurants and bars come up with ways to rethink their businesses. One popular new idea is selling DIY food and cocktail kits.

What to Order at the Bar, According to Your Personality

The cocktail makes the man. So what should you order when you belly up? Our resident bartender/psychologist offers his suggestions.

Two Magic designers walk into a tavern to discuss D&D cards

Stay awhile and listen: Mark Rosewater held court at SDCC

How Cocktail Culture Survived Prohibition and World War II