by laurbuzz | Jul 9, 2025 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Spark Social House / Andy Nason The first NA LGBTQ+ bar in the country ushers in pride and a groundbreaking social space. WORDS Evan Caplan AsWashington, D.C. prepared to host WorldPride 2025—the largest gathering of the LGBTQ+ community in the world—from May 17...
by laurbuzz | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Courtesy National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) The mindful mixer extraordinaire talks about his journey to the low-and-no space, the evolution of hospitality and the power of positive damage. WORDS Lauren Buzzeo Aprominent spirits and cocktail expert, Derek Brown...
by laurbuzz | Oct 8, 2024 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Kelly Puleio A flurry of non-alcoholic bitters are emphasizing the extracts’ medicinal roots. WORDS Jillian Dara Bitters are to mixologists as salt is to chefs—just a dash of their concentrated botanical tincture can enhance and bind together flavors in a cocktail....
by laurbuzz | Aug 29, 2024 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
As Americans cut back on drinking, non-alcoholic bars offer a safe space to connect with others while still giving that classic “where everybody knows your name” experience. WORDS Janice WilliamsIMAGES Eline Veldhuisen Walk into Austin, Texas hotspot Sans Bar on any...
by Alexander Peartree | Apr 16, 2024 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
India’s beloved tea is much more than a caffeine fix. WORDS Henna BakshiIMAGES Vidhya Nagarajan When you knock on the door at my family home, you are greeted not with a hello, but instead with the question: “Chai?” This offering of hot tea is an invitation to relax...
by laurbuzz | Jan 2, 2024 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Kit Kats, Kardashians and samurai—how the culture around Japan’s most traditional green tea is shifting with the times. WORDS Anna Lee C. IijimaIMAGES Yoko Baum Matcha is seemingly everywhere in America today. In latte form, the frothy, jade-hued sips are every...