No. 35: Jan/Feb 2012

Features

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

There’s no place like these seven inspiring home bars.

Kansas City Here We Come

An ever-evolving drinks culture awaits in the Paris of the Plains. Read More »

The Birds and the Bees

In biodynamics, the moon, the stars and a flock of sheep have everything to do with your glass of wine.

As American as IPA

With brews as bold as their business plans, U.S. brewers are inspiring a new breed of international beer makers. Read More »

Heart of Darkness

Bean-to-bar chocolate makers are putting the craft back in cocoa.

Departments

Uncorked

A Swedish punsch, where to go for steamy hot toddies, and Ruth Reichl on memorable meals and the perfect Martini.

Old Fashioned Read More »

Taste-Test

Bowing to barrel-aged porters.

Gear

Stir like a pro with our favorite barspoons.

Elements

Wake up and smell the coffee cocktails. Read More »

Characters

Phil Farrell wears his eccentricity—and his rubber chickens—on his belt, but his love for beer is no joke.

Mix It Up

Easy homemade vermouth makes a splash in cocktail and wine glasses.

Scene Scout

Philadelphia’s bean scene is on a roll with Rival Bros Coffee.

Cravings

A chocolate mousse pie gets dosed with coffee and rum.

Quench

Plying the uneasy earth with an offering of wine in a post-earthquake Chile.

Bonus Articles

Get tips for picking a great biodynamic wine. Read More »

Learn about the journey of cacao from bean to bar. Read More »

See the delicious results of collaborations between boutique chocolate makers and coffee roasters. Read More »

Check out a few more amazing home bars. Read More »