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Panoramic view of the Athens Acropolis from a rooftop bar during a vibrant sunset, with people enjoying drinks.
Travel & Taste

Athens Rooftop Bars for Sunset Views

With 24 rooftop restaurants in Athens demanding advance bookings, choosing the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail can feel less like a vacation and more like a research project.

Raffi Hovsepian·August 31, 2026
A close-up of an expertly made cocktail in a dimly lit, upscale Seattle bar, with the city's nightlife blurred in the background.
Behind the Bar

Seattle's Best Bars Define the City's Evolving Nightlife

Russell's, a Seattle bar, has just been included on Esquire's coveted list of the best bars in America, a recognition industry insiders here already knew was well-deserved, according to The Seattle Ti

Marco Alves·June 11, 2026
A lively and diverse crowd enjoying colorful cocktails and rainbow decorations at a Bay Area bar during Pride month.
Kitchen Culture

Bay Area's Top Spots for Drinks Shine for Pride 2026

Looking ahead to June 2026, Nightbird chef Kim Alter has crafted a Pride-themed menu where each course represents a color of the rainbow, joining a wave of Bay Area establishments celebrating Pride with unique culinar

Raffi Hovsepian·June 9, 2026
A lively and diverse crowd enjoying drinks and atmosphere at one of Chicago's newly acclaimed bars, showcasing the city's evolving nightlife.
The Test Kitchen

Chicago's Top New Bars Redefine Nightlife Scene This Year

For the first time in a decade, six new, often surprisingly casual, establishments have unseated long-standing craft cocktail institutions from Chicago's prestigious 'Top 10 Bars' list.

Marco Alves·June 6, 2026
A close-up of an expertly prepared craft cocktail on a polished bar counter in a Houston cocktail lounge, with soft ambient lighting.
Behind the Bar

Top 4 Cocktail Bars in Houston You Must Visit

Forget what was once known about Houston: a city once synonymous with oil rigs is now home to Anvil Bar & Refuge, a cocktail bar recognized among the world's elite by theworlds50best .

Marco Alves·June 5, 2026
A close-up of an artfully prepared cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere in the background.
The Test Kitchen

Atlanta's Top New Bars Shine Bright

Tiger Sun demands attention with its $75 omakase-style cocktail experience: four cocktails and a small bite.

Marco Alves·June 4, 2026