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Schmuck Is (Finally) Open in NYC!
 • Kathryn Maier
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No Reservation? No Problem.
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Escaping into Escapism in San Francisco
 • Kathryn Maier
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How I Landed the Toughest Table in NYC—with 24 Hours’ Notice
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My Favorite Holiday Cocktail: the Cranberry Daiquiri
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Where to Find the Best Cocktails in Miami Right Now
 • Kathryn Maier
Where to Drink in L.A. Right Now
These are the best cocktail bars in Los Angeles at this current moment—with bonus restaurant recommendations near each.
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Kathryn Maier
New York City’s Most Compact Cocktail-Bar Crawl
If you have just one night to spend drinking well in NYC, this two-block stretch is where to do it. These are the cocktail bars to know.
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Kathryn Maier
The NYC Tour de Tarragon Cocktails
The herb is the flavor du jour, it seems. This is what happened when I tried to try all of the city’s tarragon-flavored drinks.
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Kathryn Maier
Magdalena Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to the Midwest
NOLA bar pro Nick Detrich has returned to his hometown of Indianapolis and created a perfect representation of his second home in his first one.
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Kathryn Maier
Launching a Modern Classic: The Love & Murder Cocktail
Have you tried it yet?
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Kathryn Maier
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Schmuck Is (Finally) Open in NYC!
A peek inside the bar on its opening night.
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Kathryn Maier
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The Best Booze-Filled Movie of All Time
For when you’re in need of a good comfort-watch—and a few drinks.
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Kathryn Maier
I Can’t Tell You Much about Helsinki’s Most Charming Cocktail Bar
Phones are strictly prohibited inside—which means I have no photos and no notes from my visit. These are my jet-lag-fuzzed memories.
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Kathryn Maier
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Where to Find the Best Cocktails in Miami Right Now
Many of the city’s hottest spots are serving excellent drinks.
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Kathryn Maier
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What's happening in the worlds of drinks, dining, and travel, in NYC and elsewhere, from journalist Kathryn Maier. Cool finds, hot takes, and so much more.
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