Cicchetti: A taste of Venetian tradizione

A Venetian tradition: small bites with an Aperol spritz. (Photo: Getty Images) By Andrea ...

Raise a glass to Des Moines’ most creative cocktails

Noah’s Smoked Old-Fashioned at Aura Restaurant & Lounge (Photo courtesy of Aura) By Lily Allen-DueñasDes ...

School spirits

  Who needs to go to a happy hour networking event when you can ...

A pinch of powder, a punch of wine

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On Oscar night, drink in the drama at the Varsity

From left: Water of Life, the Activator and Negative Space at the Varsity Cinema. ...

Winter wine tips from Oak Park’s Sam Tuttle

  By Chris Diebel Looking to try some new wines this winter? I recently ...

Val Air’s new underground acts: a bar and supper club

  By Michael Morain Nearly a year after its grand reopening, the historic Val ...

The Contrary stirs things up in the East Village

When people step into the new cocktail bar and listening lounge that Billy Weathers ...

Pour it up

Make this nonalcoholic version of sangria with the recipe below. Recipes and styling: Nate ...

Learn about Japan, one sip of sake at a time

In Japan, cozy pubs welcome co-workers and friends after work. (Getty Images) By Michael ...