The craft of bartending has decreased exponentially, with bartenders more focused on being mixologists and developing their own bitters, tonics and tinctures rather than catering to the guest.More>>

Does getting involved in local politics matter to you as a nightclub operator? Well maybe it should.More>>

Does $60 million in federal funding for research into in-vehicle ignition interlock devices sound like a good idea to you?More>>

Just how selective are some of the hottest clubs in NYC? In the last week or so, two reports came out detailing the adventures — and misadventures — of people vying for a spot beyond the velvet rope.More>>

As bartenders, if we can do our best not to get upset, we'll be doing ourselves, our bosses, and our customers, a huge favor. More>>

Is the colorless, tasteless spirit really tasteless? According to a recent study, well…yes and no. More>>

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is over. Part of me wants to shout for joy (my liver and my feet mainly), but there was a bit of bittersweet quotient as the last out-of-towners rolled up their bartending kits.More>>

While kitchen-inspired libations may be the darling of high-end bar chefs and television mixologists, the typical bar-goer is not quite so enamored.More>>

Nearly 3,000 barflies gathered for a night of drink-fueled revelry on Friday as the Manhattan Cocktail Classic kicked off with its much anticipated Gala.More>>

Yesterday, some of the NCB Staff took a jaunt about 25 minutes south of our offices in downtown Cleveland for a photo shoot for our June cover at Creekside Restaurant & Bar in Brecksville, Ohio.More>>