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BOTTLE CRUSH: MISTELLE — Klocke Estate
Falling for Brevis Mistelle, a lower-ABV blend of apple juice and apple brandy by Klocke Estate.
TASTE: EVOO CLOVER CLUB at LONE WOLF, KINGSTON
Who knew a classic Clover Club could turn into an aromatic showstopper with the addition of extra virgin olive oil? At Lone Wolf, Anton Kinloch shakes things up. The result is unexpected.
OLIVE OIL + ICE CREAM? Three upstate restaurants star Olio Piro as their soft serve topping of summer ‘26.
Move over butter-dipped soft serve. We asked 3 restaurants to pair Olio Piro as their soft serve topping of summer ‘26.
TASTE: NOAH’S EXTREME BLOODY MARY by Olivia Savas
From the extreme $325 burger at Noah’s Italian to a new $75 Bloody Mary. Bar manager Olivia Savas manages to top an extreme Bloody Mary with brunch snacks for two.
TASTE: SCARPETT at Siro’s + Noah’s Italian, Saratoga
At Noah’s Italian, bar manager Olivia Savas’ Scarpett nods to Italian roots + showcases Tuscan Piro Extra Virgin Olive Oil following a summer collab at Siro’s.
TASTE: BREAKING BREAD — A Reuben-Inspired Cocktail for A Late Night Pickle Plate by Zach Wolfgramm
TASTE: BREAKING BREAD — A Reuben-Inspired Cocktail for A Late Night Pickle Plate by Zach Wolfgramm + Tom Madarasz
TASTE: MAJORAM MARTINI, Hamlet + Ghost
At Hamlet & Ghost, bartender Tim O’Connell was inspired by a local chef to use marjoram in a cocktail. The result? An herbaceous, summery martini.
GUEST SHIFT: JANESHA LEVONS, Bartender + Model
Freelance bartender Janesha “Jaja Levons” talks bartending in New York, international modeling, skateboarding, raising her son + why beauty is more than skin deep.
BOTTLE CRUSH: BREVIS BITTERSWEET — Klocke Estate’s Vermouth Spritz is a Pimm’s Cup Rival
Topped with Cava sparkling wine, Klocke Estate’s bittersweet vermouth spritz is a low-ABV summertime sipper.
CURIOUS RED: A Curious Departure for Non-Alc Curious Elixirs as They Drop ‘Sumptuous Syrah’
Curious Elixir’s Adaptogenic Curious Red is Founder @susiedp’s Non-Alc Feel Good Sipper for Summer 2026
BIG SOFTIE. WHY SOFT SERVE AT FAMILIAR CREATURE IS A DESTINATION DESSERT
Destination Dessert: Chef Michele’s soft serve flavors are stealing the show at Montreal-inspired Familiar Creature wine bar in Saratoga
GUEST SHIFT: PIA BAZZANI, The Maker Hotel
Pia Bazzoni, F+B Director at The Maker Hotel in Hudson, talks culinary cocktails, growing up in restaurants + crafting cocktails inspired by The Maker’s perfumes.
TASTE: ALIAS — A martini alias for The Maker scent
The Maker Hotel scent collection meets its match in Pia Bazzani’s curated cocktails designed to evoke the same mood.
TASTE: TWILIGHT GARDEN —The Maker Lounge
In The Maker Lounge, Pia Bazzani’s Twilight Garden captures the early signs of spring.
TASTE: MARTINI RAMIRO—When Sherry Met Tequila
At Mirador, head bartender Seth Jones serves the Martini Ramiro, a revelation of sherry, tequila and pickled ginger brine.
🫒INTEL: STATION SIX BAKERY-CAFE OPENS IN ALBANY. (The cold brew lattes are your reason to go.)
🫒INTEL — Station Six is open in the former Engine 6 fire house at the corner of Swan + Jefferson in downtown Albany, N.Y. We chat with owner, Mexican designer Jordan Cambron, about his cafe-bakery, cold brew + cans to go.
🫒INTEL—NEOVISTA OPENS THE VAULT + IZAKAYA KINKO at 60 STATE
🫒INTEL — NEOVISTA OPENS ITS VAULT at 60 STATE
🫒EXCLUSIVE: SOLEVO RESTAURATEUR RONNIE SOLEVO TEASES NEW SARATOGA PROJECT, ‘THE PEARL’
🫒EXCLUSIVE: SOLEVO KITCHEN RESTAURATEUR RONNIE SOLEVO TEASES HIS NEXT PROJECT, THE PEARL
GUEST SHIFT: SETH JONES, Mirador
Seth Jones, Head Bartender at Mirador in Kingston talks fine art photography, building community + sherry cocktails.