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Lifestyle
Cannabis Dispensaries Are Getting Chic, and More Welcoming Than Ever
The lines between cannabis and fashion, lifestyle, and interior design are blurrier than ever, but that might be what it takes to reach a mainstream audience.

Drinks
Which Rye Whiskey Is Best? A Taste Test of Sazerac, Michter’s, Rittenhouse, and more
BA staffers recommend the best rye whiskey to stock your winter bar cart.


Lifestyle
When the Food Journalist Needs Food Stamps
A personal story about dignity, survival, and the systems that decide who gets to eat.

Drinks
We Launched a Wine Shop for People Who Love to Eat
These highly curated bottles are asking to be poured at your next dinner party.

Lifestyle
Padma Lakshmi Is Not Done Building Her Legacy
The tireless author and television host gives us a hometown tour.
Drinks
The Future of Weed is Liquid
Weed’s true breakthrough won’t come from smoking, vaping, or even eating, but from beverages analogous to booze.
Drinks
Where Is All the Weed Coming From?
We ask experts questions beyond, “where can I find some weed?”
Drinks
Weed Drinks Can’t Decide If They Belong at Parties or Pilates Class
If you’re trying to capture a vibe, guaranteed there’s a THC beverage brand marketing itself as the solution.

Drinks
We Asked Sommeliers for Their Favorite Wine and Tinned Fish Pairings
From sardines to tuna, here’s our non-comprehensive guide to effortless wine pairings with canned fish.

Drinks
This Thanksgiving, Skip the Cocktail and Pour Vermouth Instead
It’s low-effort, low-proof, and built for a meal teeming with side dishes

Drinks
The Korean-Inspired Hangover Cure I Stand By As a Professional Drinker
Instead of waking up inhumanly hungover, I'd feel normal.

Drinks
Inside the First-Ever Martini Expo, Where the Classic Cocktail is Forever
Will the martini ever die? Not if these super fans have anything to say about it.


Lifestyle
The Best Meal I Had in Copenhagen Was an Airport Hot Dog
In one of the world’s great dining capitals, this humble street food stole the show

Lifestyle
Regina King Is In Her Wine Era (And Everyone Is Invited)
Over a whirlwind day in Manhattan, the Oscar winner swapped her packed schedule for cookbooks, greenmarkets, and one unforgettable bottle of wine.

Lifestyle
I Didn’t Want a Big Wedding. Until a Mayo Brand Paid for One.
The wedding industrial complex didn’t interest me, but I jumped at the chance to say “I do” for my own mayo-themed wedding.

Drinks
The Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.

Lifestyle
Jeni Britton Built an Ice Cream Empire. Now She’s Rethinking Fiber.
The celebrated ice cream maker sets her sights on the world of fiber.

Lifestyle
It’s Time to Stop Treating Tonic Like Gin’s Sidekick
Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.

trends
We Tasted 11 Sparkling Waters—These Are the Ones Worth Buying
We put nationally available brands of sparkling water through a blind taste test to find out.
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portland
The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.

trends
It’s the Summer of Two-Ingredient Cocktails
There is a time and a place for a fussy beverage, but not in this economy.

Lifestyle
Meet the Queer Wine Pros Rewriting the Rules—and the Wine List
“We have to change seeing our job as being all about wine.”

Los Angeles
The 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.

Lifestyle
7 Gut-Friendly Foods a Chef With IBD Always Keeps in Her Fridge
Discover the staples she swears by to minimize symptoms and maximize flavor.

trends
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Lifestyle
Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.

london
The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.

Lifestyle
From Girl Beer to Mom Water, Drinks Are Getting Weirdly Personal
By leaning into personality types, emerging beverage brands are trying to catch a vibe.

trends
The Story Behind Fords Gin’s Cocktail Bar Dominance
With a raconteur’s gift of gab, Simon Ford waxes nostalgic on how he built a world-class gin brand

Restaurants
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.

Restaurants
Making Magic at New Orleans' Newest Witchy Bar, Tatlo
At this Bourbon Street bar, chef Cristina Quakenbush marries her Filipino cooking with her spiritual practice, manifesting divine results.

Lifestyle
Our Protein Panic Is Making Whole Milk Cool Again
How milk has gone from inflammatory villain to main character in just a few years.

Lifestyle
The Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.

Lifestyle
This Ancient African Grain Could Change the Way We Drink Beer
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and chef Pierre Thiam are betting big on fonio.

chicago
The 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.

Lifestyle
“Does This Coupe Make Me Look Gay?”
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.

philadelphia
The Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene

Lifestyle
This Philly Bar Embraces Japanese Craft to Create Incredibly Thoughtful Cocktails
Almanac is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy that's a love letter to all things local and seasonal.

Lifestyle
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.

Lifestyle
My Date Is a Dud! Can the Bartender Save Me?
A pro bartender answers your questions about the unspoken rules of bar etiquette

Lifestyle
How One Man’s Obsession with Fruit Created the UK’s Most Exquisite Spirits
Barney Wilczak and his Capreolus distillery are bottling the wildness of the orchard.

Lifestyle
At This London Bar, Bauhaus-Inspired Cocktails Are Gloriously Minimalist
Cocktails at 🔶🟥🔵 embody functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.

Lifestyle
How This Nashville Couple Is Reinventing the Coffee Shop Formula
At Now and Then, Demi Chacon and Davy Ball look to omakase and wine bar experiences to shape their coffee shop.

Lifestyle
How the Psychology of Food Colors Determines Taste and Cravings
Our world is awash in color, but certain hues affect our appetites in intriguing ways.

Lifestyle
Inside the Late-Night Teahouses Drawing Gen Z Away From Bars
Across the country, contemporary tea shops appeal to those seeking alternatives to bars and nightlife.

trends
Tiny Martinis and Cocktails Are Taking Over Bar Menus
These bars are betting big on small cocktails.

Lifestyle
Comedian Matteo Lane on Why Your Pasta Sucks
On this episode of Food People, comedian Matteo Lane discussed his new book, traveling to Rome, and more.
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Lifestyle
What 20 Years of Traveling Taught Me About Eating Like A Local
From avoiding crowds to asking the right questions, here are some tried-and-true tips from a seasoned traveler.

trends
What Is Alcohol-Free Wine and How Is It Made?
Getting into dealcoholized wine and wine alternatives has never been more exciting.

Lifestyle
6 Cruise Port Cities With World-Class Food Scenes
Stretch your sea legs at these iconic destinations.

Lifestyle
The Yemeni Coffee Boom Is About So Much More Than Coffee
For these entrepreneurs, building a flourishing footprint of Yemeni coffeehouses means centering community and cultural connections.

trends
This Mexican Sparkling Water Is the Champagne of Water
No one has time for soft, low-energy bubbles.

Lifestyle
We're Loving These 6 Cocktail Trends Right Now
Smoked ice, zero-waste innovation, and cocktail lore are just some of our favorite drinking trends.

Lifestyle
10 Australian Wines We’ll Be Sipping All Year
Australian wine’s presence and reputation in the US is a story of boom and bust.

trends
Run the Jewels Launch Their New Drink Line With a Paloma Cocktail in a Can
The duo behind hip-hop group Run the Jewels has built a reputation for its beer collabs. Now, they’re setting out on their own.

Lifestyle
How This Mixologist Turns Soup Into Inventive New Cocktail Recipes
On Instagram, Jae Bae celebrates bold flavors through intriguing drinks that spark delight and cultural exchange.
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Lifestyle
Americans are Rethinking How and Why They Drink
We spoke to a handful of people across the country to hear their thoughts on drinking alcoholic beverages.