• Bar Buzz

  Jan 26, 2012

  The Big O-dea

  Local ginger liqueur adds spice behind the bar and in the kitchen.

  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 like Sanctuaria (where it's on tap), Three Sixty, The Royale and more than 50 others. This wouldn't be so extraordinary if the liqueur were produced by an established distillery or some booze baron, but The Big O is created, marketed and delivered by a couple of regular St. Louis folk, Bill Foster and Kathy Kuper. They first tried to make limoncello, but "it was terrible," so they tried ex... 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 calories than its Bud Light... more

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  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 call... more

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  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 Downtown r... more

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  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 desired&m... more

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  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 Brown and... more

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  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 size. S... more

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  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 approachable ... more

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  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 at ho... more

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  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 familiar... more

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  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, bi... more

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  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. Square One Brewery... more

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  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&mda... more

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  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 Flan... more

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