Restaurants January 24 Bartenders say one common request costs them tips — and some customers have no idea A restaurant owner and bartender reveal the hidden cost of moving tabs between bar and table service. Tips don't always follow when checks transfer locations.
Food-Drink January 22 Happy hour habits shift bar culture in America: Who's drinking when Experts reveal happy hours aren't dead — they're evolving. Remote jobs and COVID-19 have reshaped after-work socializing, with younger employees still seeking drink deals.
Food-Drink January 16 Bartenders reveal what they actually drink when they're off duty: 'Truly great shot' Professional bartenders reveal their favorite shots, ranging from bourbon-coffee blends to mezcal-based cocktails. The insider picks go beyond typical bar orders.
Beer December 29 Iconic American brewer launches beer so strong it's banned in 15 states: What to know Iconic brewer Samuel Adams has released Utopias 2025, a 30% ABV beer so strong it rivals cocktails and is banned in 15 states for its extreme alcohol content.
DRINKS December 17 Tara Reid's disputed drink-tampering claim leads experts to warn against 'ill intentions' of strangers Actress Tara Reid was reportedly drugged at an Illinois hotel bar, prompting experts to share drink-tampering prevention tips and safety products for the holidays.
Food-Drink November 29 Bar owner sparks fury over 'narrow-minded,' controversial late-night entry policy Bar owner Carl Peters is facing viral backlash after mocking a customer who called his no-solo-drinkers policy at Alibi cocktail bar "discrimination."
Food-Drink October 18 The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state? Dive bars across America offer unpretentious atmospheres with cheap drinks, salty bartenders and genuine conversations at historic establishments.
Lifestyle October 3 Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges Young Americans are tipping less at bars and restaurants, though some Generation Z college graduates still prioritize leaving 20% gratuity for service workers.
Alcohol September 18 Happy hour banned? 7 US states still outlaw after-work drink specials Seven U.S. states, including Massachusetts and Utah, ban happy hours due to drunk driving concerns, prohibiting discounted alcohol sales during limited time periods.
Beer September 6 Gen Z breaks traditional beer rules with new ice-cold trend that some call 'refreshing' The controversial new trend of adding ice to beer has spread internationally among young drinkers, prompting mixed reactions from industry experts and critics.