In the 1850s, to cut back on the bite of unaged whiskey, bartenders and pharmacists would combine straight rye, rock candy, honey, orange peel, and bitters to soften the swig. Pharmacists prescribed this “Rock & Rye” blend to treat colds and other respiratory illnesses, and bar patrons would order it to treat whatever else ailed…

Tokyo is the city that welcomed her: but it is also the lens through which Nitzan Dor interprets tattooing. An Israeli artist now based in Harajuku, at the renowned Tattoo Studio Yamada, Nitzan has developed a precise and recognizable visual language, capable of transforming the aesthetics of anime and manga into refined black and grey…

The holidays always bring a reason to open something festive, and sparkling wine has a way of making even the smallest moments feel like an occasion. This guide highlights a selection of bottles that offer character, craft, and a sense of place without requiring the name recognition of the larger houses. Each producer approaches traditional…