Behind The Bar

Eggnog Uncracked

For a few years in my early 20s, November 1 was my favorite day of the year. At the time,…

A Study in Recovery

A hangover is most accurately described as “a feeling of moderate to extreme crappiness after consuming alcohol.” Over the last…

Cozy Up with Holiday-Themed Cocktails

If you’re officially on holiday break, you might have plans to meet up and socialize with friends. Now is the…

Tiny Bubbles, Big Cocktails

’Tis the season for libations merry, bright and bubbly. Champagne cocktail, anyone? Here are six inspired sparkling cocktails to tipple…

Bourbon Fans Get Gifted December 26

Whiskey devotees, take note: December 26 is your lucky day. Representatives from Eight Row Flint let us know that the…

Coming Soon: STQ in Briargrove, Vinology in West U

A few weeks ago we heard that Ronnie Killen would be opening his third restaurant in a year, Killen's STQ.…

2016 Iron Sommelier Winners

Around 600 wine enthusiasts gathered at the Houstonian Hotel last night for the 2016 Iron Sommelier wine tasting and competition event…

Hunky Dory Introduces a New Club For Whiskey Fans

The back bar area at Hunky Dory doesn’t look very big. However, more than 220 different kinds of whiskeys, some of…

The Green Hour at Étoile

Yesterday afternoon, we were given the green light to go check out The Green Hour, Étoile Cuisine et Bar's absinthe…

Mix Up This Medal-Winning Sangria

A week ago Monday, on June 13, 11 local bartenders participated in the Fifth Annual Sangria Throwdown, held in The…