A Night at the Door With Three Oakland Bouncers
The eyes and ears of three very different bars tell us about their normal—and not-so-normal—nights on the job.
- story: Allie Pape
- photos: Kelly Puleio
Ron Sheriff Makes A Lot of Martinis
The head bartender at Los Angeles’ iconic Musso & Frank has been serving cocktails for more than 30 years.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
A Guide to Smuggling Rare Amaro Back from Italy
Where to shop, what to look for and how to get it back in one piece.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Sex, Drugs and Mojitos: The Coffee Shop Story
The week of its closing, bartenders, managers, servers and celebrities look back on the legendary hangout’s wildest moments.
- story: Nathaniel Adams
- photo: Courtney Tight
The Duty-Free Hunters
Whiskey collectors are flying thousands of miles out of their way for limited-edition Scotch—and never leaving the airport.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: PUNCH
You Will Instagram This: Paddington Bear at PDT
How the taxidermy bear became the backdrop for countless selfies.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Instagram
This Is How You Drink Through Oaxaca
Oaxaca is the only place on earth where it’s possible to taste the true depth and diversity of mezcal. Here’s how to make the most of it in just 48…
- story: Michael Snyder
- photos: Felipe Luna
How to Turn 40 in Your College Bar
In “Deep Dive,” we send writers back to their college haunts to find out what treasures they still hold. Up now: Maris Kreizman regains her VIP status at the Blarney…
- story: Maris Kreizman
- illustration: Lydia Ortiz
The Most Notable New Bars in America, Fall/Winter 2018
From omakase bars to historic revamps , this season brings a wave of new openings across the country. Here, our picks for the most notable new bars of the fall…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Benoit Linero
Can a Wine Go Global Without Being “Globalized”?
After centuries of primarily local consumption, the wines grown within Vienna’s city limits have been thrust into the international spotlight.
- story: Zachary Sussman
- photos: Josef Polleross
Last Call: Stumbling Toward Faulkner’s Grave
A group of Oxford, Mississippi, bartenders showcase what their city looks like after closing time.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Ed Anderson
Paris DuRante Is an Institution Within an Institution
The Campbell’s bartender is the calm eye in a hurricane of Grand Central commuters.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker