Bar Buzz

Jun 01, 2012

Cocktail Class

St. Louis’ amateur mixologists now have a golden opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from two of the premier cocktail experts on the scene. Ted Kilgore, who oversees the bar program at Taste, and his wife, Jamie, the bar manager at ... more

Bar Features

Jun 01, 2012

The Hot List: Nightlife

See the full Hot List feature in the June issue of ALIVE, or in the digital edition.

Horizon at Harry's

Horizon burst onto the nightlife scene just this spring, ... more

Bar Features

May 01, 2012

Cocktail Culture

There's never been a better time for the St. Louis cocktail enthusiast than right now. The city's liquid culture is alive with an abundance of talented mixologists and unique venues in which to enjoy their creations. Sound too good to be true? Com... more

Bar Features

May 01, 2012

The Great Debate

Bright lights, big city. A night out on the town holds so many possibilities...an encouter with Mr. or Mrs. Right...a DUI...anything can happen. When it comes down to it, singles always have an eagle eye out for a potential date. ... more

Bar Features

May 01, 2012

STL Nightlife Insider

Bar Buzz

May 01, 2012

Designer Brews

GONE ARE THE DAYS OF BEER being written off as a low-brow beverage. Considered perfectly fine to quaff during a ball game or on the patio, mind you, it hasn't traditionally been in the same league as more "sophisticated&q... more

Bar Buzz

Apr 01, 2012

Urban Sprawl

Occupying four sprawling floors of a Midtown building that was formerly home to high-end lofts, Plush St. Louis combines a bar, diner, espresso bar and concert hall
all under one roof. Owner Maebelle Reed opened Plush St. Louis and modeled ... more

Bar Buzz

Apr 01, 2012

From the Garden

The locavore movement revived the respect that fresh ingredients get behind the bar, as well as on the stove. Modern bartenders are taking a cue from their kitchen colleagues, and becoming even more conscious of using nature's bounty in their crea... more

Nightlife News

Apr 01, 2012

Topping the Charts

The Pageant, St. Louis' beloved music edifice in The Loop, took the #5 spot on Pollstar's list of Top 100 Music Venues in the world, based on the number of tickets sold. T... more

Bar Buzz

Mar 01, 2012

Read Up, Liquor Up

Bar Manager Matt Seiter is immortalizing Sanctuaria's cocktail club and menu of 150 masterfully mixed cocktails in a book titled "The Stick." Not your typical cocktail book list of recipes, "The Stick" does it all in the contex... more

Bar Features

Feb 22, 2012

Mad Scientist

Cocktails have always provided a creative outlet for wild imaginations. Many classic libations begin with curious bartenders who pick up a bottle of this and a bottle of that and wonder what would happen if the contents were combined. But, these m... more

Bar Buzz

Feb 22, 2012

Brews & Bands

Old Rock House has launched "Live and Local STL," a new monthly mussic series that pairs local craft beers with indie bands. It's the brainchild of manager Brian McCormac who realized that many music fans are also interested in the craft... more

Bar Buzz

Jan 26, 2012

The Big O-dea

When The Big O first hit the St. Louis market last June, it quickly caught the attention of bartenders, restaurateurs and shops. More are signing up and carrying the unique ginger liqueur every day—including cocktail-savvy establishments lik... more

Bar Buzz

Jan 25, 2012

Brew News

Bud Light now has a new low-calorie cousin: Bud Light Platinum. The newest addition to the Anheuser-Busch InBev family debuted in stores nationwide on Jan. 30 with higher alcohol by volume content and only slightly more calorie... more

Bar Features

Jan 25, 2012

Drink Decadently

> Dessert drinks are deceptively simple. With the proliferation of sweetened spirits flooding the market in recent years, one would think that making a successful confectionary cocktail would be as simple as icing down some flavored vodka and c... more

Bar Features

Dec 28, 2011

Hot Spot: Blondie’s

The space at 1301 Washington Avenue has been quietly vacant for a while. Home to a few retail businesses over the last few years, this prime corner locale with fl oor-to-ceiling windows needed a change of tenants. Enter Kathleen McGowan, a Downtow... more

Bar Buzz

Dec 28, 2011

Good For What Ails You

The toddy has been around for centuries—well before what we recognize as the modern cocktail. It was served in both hot and cold versions, and was simply made with whatever spirits were at hand, a little sugar, water and some herbs as desire... more

Bar Features

Nov 28, 2011

Introducing Esther

Newly situated across from Plaza Frontenac in the corner of the ever-hoppin’ Village at Schneithorst is a blessing from the fashion gods—otherwise known as Esther. The charming women’s boutique is the brainchild of Molly Bro... more

Bar Features

Nov 28, 2011

Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail

Forget the typical beer and wine—a holiday party requires a little more merriment. And, nothing works to bring folks together like a little festive tippling. These yuletide recipes are sure to be a hit at your holiday party—no matter what the siz... more

Bar Buzz

Oct 26, 2011

Hot Spot: Blood & Sand

Pepperoncini brine, artichoke bitters, shiso—this may sound like a list of foods from an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations,” but it’s a sample of the ingredients in the supremely crafted, yet appr... more

Online Exclusive

Oct 26, 2011

Libation Sensations

There's nothing more manly than creating something with your bare hands—which explains why homemade wine, beer and infused liquors are soaring in popularity as spirits enthusiasts take up the delicious hobby of crafting custom libations... more

Bar Features

Sep 28, 2011

Haute Spots

St. Louis has seen (and tasted) a lot over the last year when it comes to its restaurants. From fine dining to food trucks to the freshest local fare, we’ve watched as new foodie spots opened and culinary trends took hold. We witnessed famil... more

Bar Buzz

Aug 24, 2011

Off the Vine

Wine-inspired libations are as old as the art of mixology, and the vino-centric cocktails of today are taking cues from the old faithfuls of yesteryear. One of the earliest “real” cocktails was the Champagne Cocktail, made with bubbly,... more

Bar Features

Jun 30, 2011

Explore: Micro-Booze

Everyone knows St. Louis is a serious beer town—but beer isn’t the only thing brewing at local distilleries. A couple of popular brewsky spots are branching out and creating fine spirits along with their craft beers.

Squ... more

Nightlife News

May 25, 2011

2011 Hot List: Nightlife

It's tough to choose what we love most about St. Louis after dark, but if our back's against the bar, we'd have to say the undeniable energy that pervades each STL nightlife scene, no matter how diverse. Once the sun goes down, the city lights up&... more

Nightlife News

Apr 28, 2011

STL Now: Destination-Midtown

Business is certainly brewing in Midtown Alley. At one time, the area was known as “automobile row,”(the place to buy a car from the 1920s until World War II), and many of the buildings are the work of famed architect Preston Bradshaw,... more

Bar Buzz

Apr 28, 2011

Drunken Fish Takes The Crown

It was no holds barred at ALIVE’s 5th Annual Iron Bartender event at Lucas Park Grille. The city’s top six bartenders (as voted by readers), Kyle Wiggins from Big Daddy’s, Tim Yazawa from The Drunken Fish, Chelsea Williams from F... more

Bar Features

Apr 28, 2011

STL Now: Cocktails Aglow

A coincidental power loss at Sancturia on New Year’s Eve 2011 has inspired the trendy tapas and cocktail destination to make it a regular occurrence with a new concept dubbed Cocktails by Candlelight. Illuminated by a few hundred candles
more

Bar Buzz

Apr 28, 2011

Spirits: The New Margaritaville

Through no fault of its own, the margarita has gotten a bad rap. Thanks to pre-made mixes and Jimmy Buffet, the drink has become somewhat of a cliché. And that’s a shame because an authentic margarita can be every bit as simple and el... more

Bar Features

Apr 28, 2011

STL AFTER DARK: DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN
SOULARD/ LAFAYETTE SQUARE/ BENTON PARK/ MIDTOWN
New hotspots add distinct flavor to an already happening scene.

Absinthe Bar at Lola
Lola was already a great place to h... more

Bar Features

Apr 28, 2011

STL AFTER DARK: SOUTH CITY