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Babae's wine window is open an hour each day.
wine

One of Florence's 'Wine Windows' Is Open Once More

It's a reminder of when Florentine families sold wine from their palace cellars.
Lisa Harvey August 14, 2019
The Chernobyl Spirits Company has produced one lone bottle of the non-radioactive spirit.
disasters

Scientists Distilled Moonshine With Rye Grown in Chernobyl's Dead Zone

The local grain tested positive for radioactivity.
Luke Fater August 12, 2019
Kate MacDonald in a midwestern vineyard.
bars

The Winemaker Championing America's 'Foxy' Grapes

Kate MacDonald wants to restore Cincinnati's place as the birthplace of American wine.
Laima Rastikis August 7, 2019
Entries in the Punishment Book.
Midleton, Ireland

Punishment Book at Jameson Distillery

The whiskey producer's archives includes a historical list of infractions committed by and associated penalties exacted upon employees.
Bathrooms!
St. Louis, Missouri

Venice Cafe

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.
Gastro Obscura

Chatham Artillery Punch

"As a vanquisher of men its equal has never been found."
Gastro Obscura

Panther Milk

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.
Tokyo, Japan

Omoide Yokocho

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
Latif Jiji under the vinous canopy of Chateau Latif.
wine

Manhattan’s Only Vineyard Creeps Up an Upper East Side Brownstone

Only friends and family can visit Chateau Latif.
Rohini Chaki June 11, 2019
Gastro Obscura

Chios Mastiha

Residents of this Greek island distill mastic sap, the "tears of Chios," into a piney-sweet liqueur.
Vaduz, Liechtenstein

The Prince of Liechtenstein's Vineyard and Wine Cellar

In one of the world's smallest countries, a royal's personal winery is open to the public.
Three men feast on free lunch in this drawing by Charles Dana Gibson.
bars

To Evade Pre-Prohibition Drinking Laws, New Yorkers Created the World's Worst Sandwich

It was everywhere at the turn of the 20th century. It was also inedible.
Darrell Hartman June 3, 2019
Gastro Obscura

Turnip Schnapps

The modest root vegetable makes a potent liquor in Wildschönau, Austria.
Pulque vessels.
Mexico City, Mexico

Museo del Pulque y las Pulquerías

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.
The Hague, Netherlands

Van Kleef Museum and Distillery

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.
skulls

Skull-Shaped Beer Steins Were Once Popular Graduation Gifts

They were part of a broader wave of adventurous stein-craft.
Matthew Taub May 3, 2019
A batty wine label from around 1880.
food

When Wine and Sauce Labels Were Glorious Works of Art

The wealthy once labeled their ketchup, soy sauce, and champagne with style.
Anne Ewbank May 1, 2019
Zurich, Switzerland

Oepfelchammer

A 200-year-old tavern challenges guests to finish a glass of wine while hanging from a ceiling beam.