The word perfumey doesnt conjure up thoughts of a pleasant drinking experienceas much as it does flashbacks of Mom washing your mouth out with soupbut the elderflower cocktail breaks the mold

When the Sam Goody store at Horton Plaza closed last year, the last lingering reminder of the chain-record-store era was erased from San Diego. And depending on whom you ask, this might be a good thing

Summer is just starting to rage, which means backyard barbecues, beach days turning into bonfire nights and, of course, the heat. When it comes to quenching your thirst, what beers are best at battling...

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This years Drink Issue bears some backlash at the surging craft-cocktail movement, starting with Adam Vieyras whimsical photo illustration on the cover depicting a drink containing broccoli, a bar of gold...

The world will end on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. How do I know? Because I heard it on cable TV one night when I was half-asleep

The efforts of newer bars throughout San Diego to make every drink a spectacular event has led to a lot of sloppy cocktailing

One night several years ago, a previous owner walked into the Til-Two Club (then called Beauty Bar) and laid a series of old black-and-white photographs on the bar.

For you drinking travelers, heres a handy guide to toasting around the world. After youve said Cheers! in nine different languages, youll probably need a cure for a wicked hangover. Luc

It's during these times of increased snobbery and preciousness that I find myself turning to drinks that I affectionately refer to as "trash cocktails."