More than ever, the bartender's trade relies on books both old and new. A few recommended volumes as gift-giving season approaches... More>>

Five of the world's best bars (as voted by 700 bar pros) are in New York City, and the call is out for entries in the Finlandia Vodka Cup.More>>

The Catherine Lombardi in New Brunswick, NJ, and the Franklin Investment and Mortgage Co. in Philly try on new menus, while in Chicago, The Florentine goes Italian.More>>

Bartenders Kim Haasarud and Dushan Zaric roll out some new ventures, while suppliers are offering a few new spirits worth sipping.More>>

Repeal Day parties are planned in Seattle, New York, DC and SF, while the Manhattan Cocktail Classic takes shape, and Tales of the Cocktail ventures beyond the Big Easy.More>>

Now one of America's favorite cocktail commemorations, San Francisco Cocktail Week has made its mark. Co-founder H. Joseph Ehrmann shares his thoughts on its origins and development. More>>

Six countries will hold contests in which bartenders will compete to create the most innovative cocktail. The top three from each country will enter the 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup finals.More>>

New menus and new venues continue to open — SNAP Sports Bar & Grille and 1534 — and Bar Seven Five launches Prohibition-style drink menu just in time for the holidays. More>>

Seasonal drink menus add Spanish clementines in Washington, pumpkin in Chicago, cranberries at Texas de Brazil locations, plus sugarplums in New York City.More>>

In Washington, bars celebrate Repeal Day; in SF, women shake rye; across the country, it's time to re-up or join the Museum of the American Cocktail.More>>