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Chris Hannah, New Orleans [Denny Culbert]

Quick Spin Interview: Bartender Chris Hannah

Bar man extraordinaire, Chris Hannah, a long-time staple of the New Orleans bar scene, is co-owner of two bars in the Big Easy: Manolito and Jewel of the South.

Liverpool House, Montreal, Quebec, Canada [dailyblender.com]

48 Hours In..., Travel Bites

48 Hours In… Where to Eat and Drink in Montreal

Montreal has long been on my must-visit list. A metropolitan mix of Canada and France, the Quebec destination delivers an endless array of food, drink, history, and arts for visitors of every age and interest. A climb to the top of Mont-Royal offers a full city view for those willing to make the trek while local neighborhoods like the Quartier des Spectacles and the Village feature all the nightlife and entertainment you’ll need while visiting this beautiful city.

Douglas Tirola: Hey Bartender © The Credits

Arts and Culture

The Summer of Spirits: A Q&A with ‘Hey Bartender’ Director, Douglas Tirola

‘Tis July, which can only mean one thing to a bartender – it’s nearly time…

Arts and Culture

Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim Pours A Little Love on Vodka with His New Book, Vodka Distilled

Order a vodka-based cocktail in anything but a dive or nightclub these days, and you’re…

Food, Wine, and Spirits, Travel Bites

The Side Dish: Best Food, Drink, and Travel of 2012

I began the year with a return visit to the Cayman Cookout and ended my year with a marvelous Taste of Tulalip. In between, there were adventures in Maui, New Orleans, Indianapolis – with good friends, great food, and incomparable imbiberies. What more could a girl ask for?

Food, Wine, and Spirits, Interviews

Daily Blender Exclusive: Author and Bartender Jim Meehan

My travel to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail was a little rough. In an effort to get a few extra hours in on my first visit to the city, I had booked myself on a red-eye, foolishly thinking I would be able to sleep, as I had a million times before, on the cross-country flight.