ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
December 08 2025 If you’re a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, there’s a decent chance you clicked on the title of this blog post because you’re outraged at the suggestion. “Doesn’t batching cheapen the drink… and the very art of making cocktails?” you might ask. We understand the mindset, especially among pros who care…
For the modern enthusiast, mixology has always been about more than just the liquid in the glass; it is about the environment in which that drink is enjoyed. We’ve seen the rise of the speakeasy, the laboratory-style molecular bar, and the high-concept garden-to-glass movement. However, the most compelling new frontier for craft cocktails isn’t found…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Whether you are a wine novice or expert, you can find the world’s best red wines without ever leaving your home. Online shopping brings the rich flavors and aromas of a Napa Valley pinot noir or a sangiovese straight from Tuscany to you with just a click. Discover the best sources to buy a top-rated…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
January 02 2026 Thinking about joining the Dry January challenge in the upcoming year? You are definitely not alone. At 51%, Millennials are the most likely generation to attempt Dry January. That rate is significantly higher than the 30% participation seen among Boomers. Dry January is basically a health challenge where people abstain from alcohol…
