Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table

Rob Martin, owner of Ipswich Ale Brewery, stained each of the tables in his new restaurant by hand to get the color just right. The wide, dark wood t...

Deacon Giles Distillery

We set out on a sunny day, looking to go 10 feet above sea level. We intended to anyway, but the drink that goes by this name was unavailable at the ...

Cheers to Stout Beer

The most popular stout in the world is Guinness; we consume 10 million glasses a day in over one hundred countries. And while we have Guinness to tha...

History of the Martini

Oh the poor, misunderstood martini. At some point in history, the classic combination of gin, vermouth, orange bitters, and a lemon twist was transfo...

Choosing the Champagne

At any given time of the year, I have at least one bottle of bubbly in my fridge. While sparkling wine is the requisite toast for New Year’s Ev...

Trending: Winter Cocktails

 It’s time to cozy up to the fire with a book in one hand and a glass in the other. Want some new ideas for what to pour into that glass? ...

Cognac Makes a Comeback

A few years ago, I made a Fish House  Punch for a group of friends. The classic 1732 recipe was a favorite of George Washington and is a potent ...

Cognac is Back

A few years ago, I made a Fish House  Punch for a group of friends. The classic 1732 recipe was a favorite of George Washington and is a potent ...

Pairing Turkey and Wine

Turkey is actually pretty flexible when it comes to wine pairing, says George Shube, owner of Shubie’s Marketplace in Marblehead. It’s al...

Hard Cider on the North Shore

While craft beer has been enjoying it's moment in the spotlight, cider has been quietly moving toward center stage and is poised to steal the sh...