Albania has long been enthralled by the wines of Italy but the country is now finding its own vinous identity through improved winemaking, native grapes and distinct styles. Wojciech Bońkowski MW visits enterprising Albanian producers and recommends five top wines to seek out

Sorrel Moseley-Williams tells the story of Los Galgos, a historic bar notable in Buenos Aires brought back from the brink and now at the forefront of a vermút revival in the Argentinian capital

Multi-continent wine project Pangaea ruffled some feathers when it first launched. Rupert Millar meets with maker Travis Braithwaite to learn how he’s hoping to make this ‘sacrilege’ a collector’s favourite

From relaxed dining on London's Broadway Market to a seafood steakhouse in Singapore and fire cooking in New York, these are the most exciting new restaurants to visit this month

Indian-spiced cocktails in Brighton, a slushie-serving rooftop bar in Melbourne and a sparkling wine retreat with a list curated by Essi Avellan MW

The advent calendar industry is booming and drinks companies are falling over themselves to furnish enthusiasts with a daily dram in December. With a month to go until the start of advent, we select the best alcohol advent calendars to accompany the countdown to Christmas for lovers of wine, whisky and more

If the glitz, glamour and growing expense of Napa is losing its appeal, Washington State awaits as the unassuming alternative. Chris Losh investigates the state's wine scene, meeting the personalities and places behind the increasingly impressive wines

They gained notoriety testing celebrity tongues on YouTube talk show ‘Hot Ones' and are now the subject of a new book. The authors of 'Hot Sauces: The Essential Guide to 101 of the World's Best' chart how the condiment took the world by storm and share two recipes to spice up cocktail hour

Long Island boasts a climate similar to that of Bordeaux and producers meeting the demand for lighter, fresher styles, resulting in wines that will appeal to the discerning drinker. David Kermode selects the best wineries to visit in this picturesque part of New York State

Ethos Priorat, a new book by Elizabeth Hecker, is the first detailed resource on the history, terroir, people and wine of the Priorat, a tiny wine region in the mountains south west of Barcelona. In this extract and collection of photographs, Hecker focuses on the crucial season of autumn