Maria Yagoda

1 week ago | wineenthusiast.com | Maria Yagoda

The actual Kentucky Derby race only lasts two minutes, but the festivities can extend for days, fueled by May sunshine and bourbon cocktails. No drink is more emblematic of the sporting event than the mint julep, a spectacularly refreshing sipper made with bourbon, fresh mint, simple syrup and—crucially—a generous pile of crushed ice. But there are plenty of other day drinking-friendly cocktails that will make your Derby party a smash (including the smash).

2 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Maria Yagoda

As the American craft beer movement navigates new challenges, one thing remains clear: A few big beer brands are still dominating the industry. The research team at McLuck analyzed Google Trends data from all 50 states to find the most popular beer in each, and the results aren’t too surprising. Of the 11 biggest beer brands, Budweiser reigns supreme, earning the top spot in nine states, including Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina and Texas.

3 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Maria Yagoda

As one of the most popular cocktails in the world for well over a century, the gin & tonic is damn near perfect. And yet, creative new twists on the classic continue to keep that combo of botanical-forward gin and crisp tonic water feeling fresh and exciting. These refreshingly diverse G&T recipes are reason enough to keep a good bottle of gin in your bar cart—or cabinet!—for whenever the mood strikes.

4 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Maria Yagoda

Sundays get a bad rap for being scary, but a new campaign aims to turn the day into a cause for celebration. Officially launching this Sunday and running until June 1, Share & Pair Sundays is all about the art of pairing food with the perfect glass of wine—along with good company, of course. The campaign was created by industry pros Karen MacNeil, Kimberly Noelle Charles and Gino Colangelo, who launched Come Over October last fall as a counterpoint to Sober October.

1 month ago | people.com | Maria Yagoda |Katie Labovitz

Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward and Richard Gere as Edward Lewis in 'Pretty Woman,' 1990. Photo: Buena Vista/Getty Run a big bubble bath, dust off your Walkman and pop in "Kiss" by Prince: It's time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pretty Woman, which hit the big screen on March 23, 1990.