World of Warcraft–Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a beverage for gamers.

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake.

Sensitive New Age Cocktails

Does a happy bartender make a better drink?

Bring Wine, Pay Double

Do restaurants ever waive corkage fees?

Stain-Free Partying

Is it OK for hosts to ban red wine from pale furnishings?

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter.

Perfect Margarita

Serve with our cumin- or cayenne-spiked rimming salt for a sensational party drink.

Glassware: The Long and Short of It

Glasses come in all shapes and sizes.

Absinthe Will Get You in Trouble

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point.

Adults Only

How to politely tell guests not to bring their kids.

Turning the Tables

Can a restaurant kick you out when you’ve finished eating and it’s busy?

Graveyard Picnic

Traditional Day of the Dead treats from Mexico.

Sycophant on Rye

When is it appropriate to say thank you to your server?

Sexy Pink Tequila

This week’s mission: a healthier mass-market peanut butter and reposado tequila flavored with hibiscus flower.

Cootie Call

Is it rude not to want to share your fork?