Slow Spirits

If booze is to be slow, it has to be right. (By Jordan Mackay)

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

A raucous crawl through Japanese small-plates-and-beer joints. (By Lessley Anderson)

The CHOW Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin, SXSW edition

From Tex-Mex to high-end, CHOW brings you the best eating and drinking locations in Austin. (By CHOW staff)

Common Appliances, Uncommon Uses

Dust off your underused equipment and discover new applications.

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack. (By James Norton)

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink. (By Jordan Mackay)

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit. (By James Norton)

True Agave Flavor

El Tesoro and 7 Leguas fight the good fight against bland tequila. (By Jordan Mackay)

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream. (By James Norton)

What Happens to Wine as It Ages?

Older isn’t always better. (By Jason Horn)

New Orleans King Cake for Mardi Gras

Try your hand at the ubiquitous pre-Lenten sweet. (By Lessley Anderson)

Hangover Helpers

You can fix the headache and wooziness, but you can’t take back what you said to your Aunt Mavis. (By Traci Vogel)

My Summer Wine Love

This year, it’s Rueda. (By Jordan Mackay)

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes. (By James Norton)

When to Pick

How do winemakers decide when their grapes are ripe? (By Jordan Mackay)