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Articles By Penelope Bass

Penelope Bass is the Managing Editor at Imbibe, working from Brooklyn. You can find her drinking freezer Martinis in the summer, Boulevardiers in the winter, and way too much coffee all year.

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For Andy Mumma, founder and designer of Nashville's Barista Parlor, coffee and art are one in the same.

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With a specially curated cocktail kit, the new Ace Hotel in New Orleans aims to raise the bar on in-room drinking—the mini bar, that is.

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Sommelier, winemaker and graphic designer André Mack talks about his approach to wine, design and the merits of being an outcast.

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Take a peek at Revelator Coffee Company, where modern minimalism and southern hospitality converge.

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This new crop of coffee brewers are turning heads for their sharp aesthetic appeal and functional prowess.

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Harvey Shepard of the blog Oh Beautiful Beer shares his favorite craft beer designs and the label that first sparked his interest in beer design.

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We explore the working studio of the Portland, Oregon–based ceramics company.

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The Brewers Association's craft beer program director offers her two cents on how to maximize your next beer-drinking experience.

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Matcha is an enticing addition to a range of cocktails.

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Author and historian Melanie King explores the early uproar, dubious claims and contentious history of Coffee, Tea & Chocolate in her new book.

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Love a good Old Fashioned? Try one of these respectable variations.

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Bartenders incorporate both subtle and bold flavor combinations at these Asian-inspired cocktail bars.

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Smith's Head Teamaker Tony Tellin collaborates with local chefs and culinary artisans to craft customized tea blends for the limited-run Maker's Series.

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Artist and certified cicerone Sean Marlin McKinney talks about his Beer Heroes portrait series.

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Combining the seemingly disparate concepts of bar and barbershop, Bourbon & Branch's Jayson Wilde and barber Anthony Giannotti joined forces to open Bottle and Barlow.

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Cold weather calls for bolder flavors, daring spices and strong, boozier beer creations. Here's a round-up of this season's best beer fests to mark on the calendar.

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Japanese-inspired izakayas are popping up across the country, incorporating traditional eastern flavors into everything from craft cocktails to chicken and waffles.

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Ned Wight of New England Distilling shares the spots that would make up his Perfect Day in Portland, Maine.