A new bar in Bellevue, Wash., Stir Martini + Raw Bar, offers a frosty take on the Martini and a tap from which spirits pour similar to beer taps.More>>

Local and organic beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, beer and food pairings, craft beer, gluten-free beer, specialty beer and more are among the beverage trends identified by 1,800 chefs.More>>

Information on the openings of a Rolling Stone venue in LA, Minneapolis' Il Gatto, the yet-unnamed Chicago venue taking over for Lava Lounge and Oak Fire Pizzeria & Pub in West Hollywood.More>>

At its first Sociable City Awards Program, the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) recognized nine cities in the U.S. and Canada as exemplary models for safe nightlife.More>>

Tiny footprints, fewer seats — the cool bars just ‘round the corner connect with guests in a big way.More>>

The world of tweeting, texting and friending might seem overwhelming, but social media can be a great marketing resource for bars and nightclubs.More>>

Looking to 2010, when the economy is expected to slowly recover, any venue operator who is not promoting their drinks and their scene can expect sales to continue to drop.More>>

The USBG is in 14 markets, up from five markets just three short years ago. The USBG offers members educational resources that may not be available to them otherwise.More>>

At NYC’s dell’ anima, by no means a cocktail destination, I had a Martini garnished with some crunchy and tangy house-made pearl onions. Here’s the simplest method.More>>

Whenever whiskey makers are visiting New York and want to meet, they inevitably pick the same spot: Keens Steakhouse, which was founded in 1885 as Keens Chophouse.More>>