Interview: Colin Peter Field of the Hemingway Bar Paris

One of the world's most celebrated bartenders takes over NYC's The Mark Hotel

Enjoying a well-made cocktail is a sensory experience akin to consuming any other form of art. And yet, because of the ephemeral nature of food and drink, cocktails are often neglected when considering great artistic masterpieces. As such, so are their creators—for the most part. That can’t be said of Colin Peter Field, however. The craftsman exists in the highest tier of the bartending world …

A Modern Guide to Sherry

History, context and recipes regarding the oft mentioned yet misunderstood wine

Sherry references infuse culture, from kitchens to cocktail bars, short stories, poetry and beyond—not to mention the celebrated use of sherry casks in whisky-making. We all know that sherry is important. But many people simply do not know what it is, aside from the fact that it’s in the wine family—let alone the fact that it’s a dynamic red hailing from Spain once thought of …

Narragansett Autocrat Coffee Milk Stout

Two Ocean State institutions team up for a seasonal, limited brew

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union, yet as visitors and locals alike know, it’s not short on culture, heritage or tradition. Two of those traditions are Narragansett Beer and the state’s official beverage (yes, states have official beverages) coffee milk—often made with Autocrat coffee syrup. With roots in the Italian immigrant community in the state capital of Providence, coffee milk is similar …