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In 2024 alone, it was named one of the top bars by Food & Wine and nabbed the number two spot for the World’s Best 50 Bars North America—and for good reason. Margaritas are blackened thanks to ...

Hilary Nangle A big reason visitors come to Bar Harbor in the first place is that the town is the gateway to Acadia National Park. The park wraps around Bar Harbor, and even some of its smaller ...

The best protein bars offer a convenient way to top up essential nutrients when on the move – but from the multitude of brands and flavours out there, how can you tell which taste great ...

Milwaukee welcomed more than 35 new restaurants and bars in 2024. The city now has its first omakase restaurant, more beer gardens and new elevated dining spots. In order of opening date ...

Our first roll call of bar openings for the new year includes a Belltown spot that highlights winemakers from demographics that are underrepresented in the industry. Across from the Moore Theatre ...

The highlights: chocolate-covered peanut butter balls, their glossy shells encasing a sweet-salty filling she’s perfected over decades, and my favorite, cranberry date bars — tangy ...

This nearly effortless brisket gets a savory boost from onion soup mix and a garnet glaze from fresh or frozen cranberries. Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and ...

This seasonal twist on lemon bars, on first glance, looks complicated. It isn't. The recipe first got my attention a few years ago, but I had trouble finding fresh cranberries at the time ...

Pull up a stool at the glittering bar and enjoy classic cocktails, or pop a bottle of sparkling in the plush leather booths. You’ll want to swing by for $10 custom cocktails served upstairs ...