DrinksA sauvignon blanc from Dave Matthews that won’t break the bankSauvignon blanc ripens fast, produces many fruits, and doesn't taste better with age. That doesn't mean it lacks vibrancy or flavor.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer A California-bred French red with a color so deep it has a fan clubMarnie Old, For The Inquirer Stateside is launching a sports-drink-style canned cocktail Erin McCarthy A Philly ‘wine fight’ is playing out in court as 2 schools battle over cyberbullying and a trademarkAbraham Gutman and Beatrice Forman How malbec became a wine-world phenomenonMarnie Old, For The Inquirer AdvertisementA tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersAfter dealing with confusion for two years, Philly Bierfest, from the German Society of Pennsylvania, wants a new festival with a nearly identical name to stop scheduling on the same date.Beatrice Forman Old City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.Now the evidence suggests that any type of alcohol — including red wine — is unlikely to make you any healthier than drinking no alcohol at all.Lindsey Bever, Washington Post Here’s what Dry January does to your bodyA review of 16 recent studies on Dry January found that even a short pause in alcohol use is linked to improvements in physical and psychological health.Sarah Klein, Washington Post The 14 best whiskeys to give this holiday seasonCulled from 33 contenders, the 14 winners selected byCraig LaBan and a panel of tasters hail from all over, from Korea to Kentucky, and include bottled-in-bond bourbons and a spirit from Beyoncé, too.Craig LaBan South Philly’s latest coffee shop has luxury Vietnamese coffee and a year-round roof deckThe 5,000-square-foot Washington Avenue cafe spans two stories and roof deck where customers can order Vietnamese egg coffees and bespoke pour-overs.Beatrice Forman Popular THC drinks will soon be illegal. Companies are fighting to save the billion-dollar industry.THC-infused drinks and other intoxicating hemp products will be illegal in 2027. Here's how the industry is responding to a potential hemp ban.Henry Savage 8 PLCB-stocked wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to pieEight state-store picks for under $25 that go with everything on your holiday table. Marnie Old Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman Can for can: Philly beverage companies offering drink deals for donationsTwo Robbers in Fishtown is giving away seltzers Saturday in exchange for canned goods. Meanwhile, Love City Brewing is offering beers for donations to Greater Goods grocer in Kensington.Maggie Prosser The owners of Surfside, Philly’s homegrown canned cocktail heavyweight, are suing Anheuser-BuschThe Philly-based booze brand alleges Anheuser-Busch's can art for Skimmers hard tea and lemonade is similar to that of Surfside cans. Beatrice Forman Shuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita The Inquirer launches first Philly food fest with top chefs, bakers, and live musicThe first-ever Inquirer Food Fest comes to the Fillmore on Nov. 15, 2025. Here’s what to know about tickets, prices, restaurants, bakeries, performances, and hands-on experiences.Hira Qureshi See more storiesAdvertisement
A sauvignon blanc from Dave Matthews that won’t break the bankSauvignon blanc ripens fast, produces many fruits, and doesn't taste better with age. That doesn't mean it lacks vibrancy or flavor.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer
A sauvignon blanc from Dave Matthews that won’t break the bankSauvignon blanc ripens fast, produces many fruits, and doesn't taste better with age. That doesn't mean it lacks vibrancy or flavor.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer
A Philly ‘wine fight’ is playing out in court as 2 schools battle over cyberbullying and a trademarkAbraham Gutman and Beatrice Forman
A Philly ‘wine fight’ is playing out in court as 2 schools battle over cyberbullying and a trademarkAbraham Gutman and Beatrice Forman
A tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersAfter dealing with confusion for two years, Philly Bierfest, from the German Society of Pennsylvania, wants a new festival with a nearly identical name to stop scheduling on the same date.Beatrice Forman
A tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersAfter dealing with confusion for two years, Philly Bierfest, from the German Society of Pennsylvania, wants a new festival with a nearly identical name to stop scheduling on the same date.Beatrice Forman
Old City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman
Old City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman
We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita
We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita
Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.Now the evidence suggests that any type of alcohol — including red wine — is unlikely to make you any healthier than drinking no alcohol at all.Lindsey Bever, Washington Post
Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.Now the evidence suggests that any type of alcohol — including red wine — is unlikely to make you any healthier than drinking no alcohol at all.Lindsey Bever, Washington Post
Here’s what Dry January does to your bodyA review of 16 recent studies on Dry January found that even a short pause in alcohol use is linked to improvements in physical and psychological health.Sarah Klein, Washington Post
Here’s what Dry January does to your bodyA review of 16 recent studies on Dry January found that even a short pause in alcohol use is linked to improvements in physical and psychological health.Sarah Klein, Washington Post
The 14 best whiskeys to give this holiday seasonCulled from 33 contenders, the 14 winners selected byCraig LaBan and a panel of tasters hail from all over, from Korea to Kentucky, and include bottled-in-bond bourbons and a spirit from Beyoncé, too.Craig LaBan
The 14 best whiskeys to give this holiday seasonCulled from 33 contenders, the 14 winners selected byCraig LaBan and a panel of tasters hail from all over, from Korea to Kentucky, and include bottled-in-bond bourbons and a spirit from Beyoncé, too.Craig LaBan
South Philly’s latest coffee shop has luxury Vietnamese coffee and a year-round roof deckThe 5,000-square-foot Washington Avenue cafe spans two stories and roof deck where customers can order Vietnamese egg coffees and bespoke pour-overs.Beatrice Forman
South Philly’s latest coffee shop has luxury Vietnamese coffee and a year-round roof deckThe 5,000-square-foot Washington Avenue cafe spans two stories and roof deck where customers can order Vietnamese egg coffees and bespoke pour-overs.Beatrice Forman
Popular THC drinks will soon be illegal. Companies are fighting to save the billion-dollar industry.THC-infused drinks and other intoxicating hemp products will be illegal in 2027. Here's how the industry is responding to a potential hemp ban.Henry Savage
Popular THC drinks will soon be illegal. Companies are fighting to save the billion-dollar industry.THC-infused drinks and other intoxicating hemp products will be illegal in 2027. Here's how the industry is responding to a potential hemp ban.Henry Savage
8 PLCB-stocked wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to pieEight state-store picks for under $25 that go with everything on your holiday table. Marnie Old
8 PLCB-stocked wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to pieEight state-store picks for under $25 that go with everything on your holiday table. Marnie Old
Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman
Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman
Can for can: Philly beverage companies offering drink deals for donationsTwo Robbers in Fishtown is giving away seltzers Saturday in exchange for canned goods. Meanwhile, Love City Brewing is offering beers for donations to Greater Goods grocer in Kensington.Maggie Prosser
Can for can: Philly beverage companies offering drink deals for donationsTwo Robbers in Fishtown is giving away seltzers Saturday in exchange for canned goods. Meanwhile, Love City Brewing is offering beers for donations to Greater Goods grocer in Kensington.Maggie Prosser
The owners of Surfside, Philly’s homegrown canned cocktail heavyweight, are suing Anheuser-BuschThe Philly-based booze brand alleges Anheuser-Busch's can art for Skimmers hard tea and lemonade is similar to that of Surfside cans. Beatrice Forman
The owners of Surfside, Philly’s homegrown canned cocktail heavyweight, are suing Anheuser-BuschThe Philly-based booze brand alleges Anheuser-Busch's can art for Skimmers hard tea and lemonade is similar to that of Surfside cans. Beatrice Forman
Shuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy
Shuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy
Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita
The Inquirer launches first Philly food fest with top chefs, bakers, and live musicThe first-ever Inquirer Food Fest comes to the Fillmore on Nov. 15, 2025. Here’s what to know about tickets, prices, restaurants, bakeries, performances, and hands-on experiences.Hira Qureshi
The Inquirer launches first Philly food fest with top chefs, bakers, and live musicThe first-ever Inquirer Food Fest comes to the Fillmore on Nov. 15, 2025. Here’s what to know about tickets, prices, restaurants, bakeries, performances, and hands-on experiences.Hira Qureshi
