The Shanghai Nightlife Guide to Rooftop Bars

WRITTEN BY Drew

What can I say, we have a soft spot for a strong drink with a view. At night, when the towering skyscrapers of Shanghai are lit up in a vast array of colors and lights, it is hard to imagine a more striking skyline...

what to do in Napa Valley: the view of the valley from Spring Mountain

04.17.17

The Perfect Napa Valley Getaway

WRITTEN BY Drew

What I love best about a quick Napa Valley getaway is how accessible it is. Located just over an hour from San Francisco, the Valley is an ideal location to explore during a visit to the Bay Area. There are world...

11.01.16

WSET Level 3 Test: Everything You Need to Know

WRITTEN BY Drew

I have spent years working in restaurants, helping to build beverage programs, dealing with wine wholesalers, reprinting wine lists on what seemed like a daily basis (an especially annoying process when the list has...

Barolo Wine: The Nebbiolo grapes on the vine

09.16.16

Drinking Barolo Wine in Piedmont

WRITTEN BY Drew

Barolo wine is my favorite red of choice, the king among a legion of legendary Italian wines. But what is it about Barolo and the Barolo region that makes it so special? The Basics Barolo is a red wine made in the...

07.25.16

Our Favorite Cocktail Bars in London

WRITTEN BY Drew

We like a good drink. Who doesn’t? We certainly have done our fair share of “research” into drinking in London. And while we love gin and tonics and a good pint as much as the next person, we...

08.31.15

Cider Showdown

WRITTEN BY Drew

I love beer. Or should I say loved beer. A hoppy IPA, an easy drinking lager or, my favorite, a super sour Lambic from Belgium. It was my go to drink of choice. Living in the UK, with the prevalence of pubs and its...