Megan Krigbaum

2 months ago | wsj.com | Megan Krigbaum

About 15 years ago, the “snaquiri” caught on as the drink that bartenders gave regulars with a wink and a nod—a kiss of daiquiri in about 2 ounces. These days, drinks in petite coupes and minute flutes parade across bars around the globe. In “Tiny Cocktails: The Art of Miniature Mixology,” London-based cocktail writer and bar consultant Tyler Zielinski finally gives them their due.

Jan 28, 2025 | grubstreet.com | Megan Krigbaum

Lee Campbell, pouring wine at Borgo. For more than 20 years, Lee Campbell — always with a bright lip and the air of a symphony conductor in a dining room — has been a substantial force in New York’s natural-wine world. She’s worked for the city’s best shops and importers, and she ran some of the earliest natural-advocating wine programs at Andrew Tarlow’s restaurants.

Dec 25, 2024 | wsj.com | Megan Krigbaum

Notoriously leaky and wildly expensive Japanese Mizunara oak barrels have become an object of obsession among makers of Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey and bourbon. Distillers value the finicky casks for the unmistakable yet delicate flavors they impart—a sandalwood aroma is commonly detected, as are floral and herbal notes.

Nov 22, 2024 | wsj.com | Megan Krigbaum

Right now it’s 5 o’clock everywhere. Bars and restaurants are vying for our business as never before, with first-class cocktail specials and creative cuisine at highly palatable prices. By Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 02:15This article is in your queue. AT LAST we have reached the time of year when we are expected to toast with co-workers, meet up with friends we haven’t seen in ages and step away from our laptops to wedge into a bar on the early side of 5 o’clock.

Nov 22, 2024 | wsj.com | Megan Krigbaum

For many the phrase happy hour conjures nothing more than watery beer and basic drinks downed at a discount. And while there are plenty of bars that adhere to that old construct, happy hour is no longer an afterthought for many restaurants and bars around the country.