Food & Drink

The perfect springtime aperitif

With its zany collection of vintage signs and plastic cartoon plates, the year-old outdoor sandwich shop feels like it’s been around forever

Cocktail hour with a kick, courtesy of fresh peppers

Illustrator Ralph Steadman, whose distinctive lettering appears on the label art for Gonzo Whiskey, recalls the pair’s legendary 1970 adventure

Whether you’re a purist or into riffs, here’s everything you need to know about the Bluegrass State staple during Derby and beyond

Bring home the ultimate souvenir from a trip to Bourbon City with these releases you can’t get elsewhere

A fresh and zesty noodle spin on the Louisville classic

A race-day dessert from the Garden & Gun Club

The Derby favorite gets the freezer treatment

The best New Orleans dish you’ve never tried

With a delicious rotation of meats, techniques, and collaborators, chef Derek Emerson is reshaping the state’s food culture

When it comes to this classic cocktail, the variations are almost limitless

While most Polynesian-inspired cocktails lean on rum, Joseph Stinchcomb is rewriting the script at Bar Muse in Oxford, Mississippi

Texas Early Granos bring their trademark sweetness to these crunchy, fried delights

How a Georgia transplant found a sense of belonging—and true romance—amid a patch of glorious mushrooms

Say sayonara to mediocre whiskey sodas

For more than four decades, Vera Stewart has catered Masters events in Augusta during the big week. She shares her secrets, plus her foolproof carrot cake recipe

A list of the top eats—plus the best ways to upgrade them—on the legendary, low-cost menu at Augusta National

The high and the low never tasted so good

Craving steak? Get out the cast-iron skillet. Need a drink? Try a springtime bourbon tonic. Missing chocolate? Here’s the perfect triple mousse cake