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6 Creative Mocktail Recipes for Your Next Soirée

Hello mocktails! Our bartenders share six easy recipes for your summer soirées.

Travel Tips

How to Match the Cocktail to Your Vacation

Need (boozy) inspiration for your next adventure? Consider these cocktail and vacation pairings.

Eat + Drink Travel Tips

NOLA Bar None: Cool Cocktail, Wine and Coffee Bars

Now that Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is open in New Orleans, we’re sharing some nearby sweet sensations—cocktail bars, wine bars and booze-infused treats!

Celebrations

Tips for Throwing a Low-Key, Relaxed Wedding

“Low Key Weddings” is a trending search term on Pinterest, and we’re here to give you our best tips for hosting a low-key wedding yourself.

Hidden Foodie Gems in Miami

Foodies, get your eat on at these must-visit Miami dining destinations.

A Chef’s Guide to Dining and Drinking in Atlanta

From Atlanta’s best pâté, oysters, and cocktails, to Jamaican and Sichuan near the historic sights, a top chef spills the sweet tea on where to dine and drink in Georgia’s capital.

5 Fun Drink Station Ideas to Spike Up Your Meetings & Events

Innovative cocktails can take a gathering to the next level. Make your next event memorable with these fun and creative drink station ideas.

4 Essential Cocktail Recipes to Try

Get ready to mix, shake and stir with these 4 essential cocktail recipes from our bar team pros.

Tips for the Essential Bar Cart

The Kimpton bar team is here with essential tips for prepping your bar cart to pour, shake and enjoy. Read on for ways to elevate your spirits.

Bourbon: America’s Native Spirit

Bourbon deserves a spotlight in your bar cart. Learn more about this truly American spirit, plus cocktail recipes that put it front and center.

New Orleans Beckons with Good Times Galore

After 15 years, Kimpton is coming back to the Crescent City.

Iconic Views With a Glimpse of San Francisco’s Soul

In San Francisco, the most iconic, sweeping vistas of the city come with a side of adventure.

beautiful outdoor lounge at stratus lounge

10 Best Fresh-Air Dining Venues in Philadelphia

Some of our favorite places for outdoor dining, just in time for Labor Day.

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Summer in NYC

Summertime in NYC is movie material but only if you know where to look.

Fresh Things to Do in Mexico City

Where to eat, stay, and play in Mexico City

One Perfect Weekend: Girlfriend Getaway to Seattle

Looking for some quality time with your gal pals? From boutiques to bars, clubs to spas, here's a fab weekend itinerary for a girlfriend getaway to Seattle.

A Taste of History in Downtown Seattle

Get up close and personal with Seattle’s fascinating past.

Kimpton Buzz

APRIL FOOLS: Coffee Grounds on Toast and House Plants as Entrees?

Are our latest Culinary + Cocktail Trends too crazy to be true?

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A Romantic Weekend in DC’s Logan Circle and Shaw

If history, culture, hip bars and top chefs get your heart pumping, then Washington DC should be next on your list.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: DC’s Golden Triangle

Just south of Dupont Circle, this neighborhood is filled with historic restaurants and bars, beautiful museums and shops locals love.

The Fab Five: Our Favorite Cocktail Bars in London

London’s cocktail scene is legendary. Here’s where to start.

1 City, 3 Ways: Taipei

The Taiwanese capital's diversity of attractions has something for everyone.

Our Favorite Lemonade Recipe

Taste the best of summer as top chefs share their favorite homemade lemonade recipes—from a fresh classic one to creative hard lemonades sure to make a splash.

5 Fabulous Restaurants for Summer

Ready for summer? Whether you’re looking for your new favorite neighborhood spot or the best place for farmer’s market-inspired brunch, we’ve got you covered with one of these 5 restaurants that perfectly suit the season.

Kimpton Buzz

Celebrate Pride, Kimpton Style

Pride is in our DNA. It drives us all year long, but each June we dial up the festivities during LGBTQ Pride Month to help you celebrate, whether you’re heading out of town and staying with us or keeping it local. Get ready to Let Your Light Shine.

10 Things to Eat and Drink in Palm Springs

Escape winter's chill with these 10 dishes and drinks featuring California's best coastal cuisine from the Kimpton Rowan Hotel.

2018’s Best New Cocktail Flavors + Recipes

Veggie-loaded cocktails? This is just one of the 3 hottest up-and-coming cocktail trends for 2018. Read on for recipes.

Northern Lights: Fresh Nordic-Inspired Recipes

Delicately smoked fish, hints of caraway and flavorful bursts of dill... here are a few ways to incorporate Nordic flavors into your cuisine.

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Good Drinking for the Masses

Entertaining this Thanksgiving? Here are some tried-and-tested batch cocktail tips and recipes for drinks that are sure to impress.

2 Hours in Charlotte

In Charlotte for business? Sneak away and experience the best of Queen City with one of our two-hour itineraries.

3 Batch Cocktails to Serve This Season

Crafting cocktails for a crowd this holiday season? Take the stress out of hosting by preparing big batches of one of these boozy beverages in advance.

Raise a Glass to These 7 Essential Fall Cocktails

There's nothing like a boozy cocktail to warm the spirits. Here are 7 fall-inspired cocktails shared by some of the best bartenders from around the country.

11 California Taco + Tequila Spots to Try Now

California may be north of the border, but its all-star tacos and tequilas sizzle with authentic Mexican flavors.

A Local’s Guide to Genever and Gin in Amsterdam

Genever, jenever and gin, what a storied history. Experience it all in Amsterdam with a local's guide to tours, festivals and lively watering holes.

Teamwork Makes Dirty Habit’s Menus Shine

Food and drinks pair even more perfectly courtesy of the dynamic (behind-the-scenes) duo at Washington DC's Dirty Habit restaurant and bar.

4 Hot Chocolate Cocktails for Winter

It's gettin' cold outside - but cozy up to the fire with a hot chocolate cocktail and you'll forget all about snow in no time.

Mediterranean & South American Cocktail Recipes

Traveling the globe to find fresh inspiration for 2017's unforgettable new cocktail trends from the Mediterranean to South America.

Culinary-Inspired Cocktail Recipes

When the bar and kitchen meet, it's magic. Here are cocktail recipes borrowing a page from the culinary textbook.

Fat-Washed, Fermented & Resort 2.0 Cocktail Recipes

Fat-washing with coconut oils, elevating that tropical resort cocktail and fermentation are mainstays.

3 Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holiday Party

Turn up the volume on your next holiday party with these crowd-pleasing cocktails and punches. Spiced grenadine, vermouth or apple cider - it's up to you!

Women at the Helm: Mixing + Curating in Chicago

The Kimpton Gray pays homage to decades past while keeping an eye forward - thanks, in part, to the contributions of two very stylish and smart women.

Mediterranean Spirits with Bartender Gen Longoria

Launching multiple bar programs at once for a brand new hotel? Just a drop in the bucket for bar rockstar Gen Longoria.

The Summer Wine to Drink Now: Rosé

At first blush, rosé wines seem to get little respect. But here are 5 suggestions - plus a cool cocktail recipe - that will leave you feeling in the pink.

3 Aperitif Cocktails to Toast to Summer

Carpe Diem! It's summer and we're drinking aperitifs: light, dry, and refreshing. Read on for recipe inspiration from some of our bartenders!

Going Native: Trends to Sip and Savor in California

Here’s our shortlist of trending California eats and drinks so you'll know where to grab a table (or bar stool).

A Spotlight on Shrub Cocktails

Shrubs—your one-stop shop for alternative acidity, history, and metathesis.

Martinis 101 — More Boozing Like Bond + Recipes

In Part II in a series, Kimpton's National Manager of Bar Education Mike Ryan serves up more martini goodness -- from ordering advice to serving etiquette to the answer to the old gin-versus-vodka debate.

Martinis 101 – A History, Recipe & James Bond Mania

Martinis never go out of style -- and the debates and mysteries surrounding them are what make them so special. Our National Manager of Bar Education Mike Ryan offers his view.

Autumn in a Glass: Fall Cocktails to Try Now

New season, new sips! Kimpton's National Manager of Bar Education tells you what you must drink as the leaves fall.

Bar Star Gets Seriously Playful With Low-Proof Cocktails

At Urbana in Washington, D.C., bartender Andrea Tateosian is shaking things up with creative, low-proof cocktails. She talks about the low-ABV trend and offers a recipe of her own.

Ending Summer on a High Note: 4 Rooftop Lounges

From D.C. to San Diego, we have an outdoor lounge perfect for soaking up the season's last golden rays of sun. Check out these 5 rooftop lounges to toast the end of summer.

Savor the Flavor of Charm City: Dining in Baltimore

Baltimore's culinary circuit is more than just crab cakes and Old Bay seasoning. James Beard Award winning chefs and craft breweries also call it home.

Le Citron Fizz: A Sparkling Cocktail Recipe

Just in time for the hot weather, check out this recipe for the sparkling, refreshing, fruit-infused Le Citron Fizz cocktail. Look out summer, it's about to get fizzy up in here.

The Negroni: Classic Cocktail Stands the Test of Time

It's Negroni Week, June 1–7 ... have you had your Negroni yet? Our bar star Mike Ryan offers some background — as well as some recipes — for this classic cocktail.

Grilling Tips and Recipes From Our Chefs

A few of our chefs offer their best grilling tips, as well as some flame-enhanced recipes. Get fired up for summer.

A Malört Cocktail Recipe for a Taste of Chicago

South Water Kitchen bartender Dan Rook offers a Malört cocktail recipe that takes this iconic Windy City liqueur from bitter to much, much better. Check out the video.

Pop Star: TD’s Pop Up Restaurant in Portland, OR

What could be better than tacos and Tequila served outdoors alongside a scenic river? Chef Tom Dunklin of Three Degrees restaurant kicks summer off with the return of TD's Pop Up.

5 Tequilas to Try in Honor of Cinco de Mayo

¡Viva Tequila! Our bar star Mike Ryan offers some spirited advice about which Tequilas to try this Cinco de Mayo. Plus a little historical background on the holiday itself.

Take the Chill Off With a Leatherneck Cocktail

Winter is stubbornly clinging on but we have the antidote with this video primer on the Leatherneck cocktail, a whiskey-centric drink served warm.

Matcha Madness: A Traditional Green Tea Goes Modern

Matcha green tea has been ceremoniously poured for centuries in Japan. Now this super-healthful tea powder is finding its way into everything from cupcakes to cocktails.

Our Chef and Bartender Survey Predicts the Trends

Our first annual chef and bartender survey takes the pulse of what's happening in our kitchens and lounges around the country. Take a look and see what's hot in 2015.

It’s Alive! Four Riffs on the Corpse Reviver #2 Cocktail

Our creative bar team at Sable Kitchen & Bar in Chicago offers four recipes that give unique twists to the classic Corpse Reviver, a go-to hangover cure.

’Tis the Season to Warm Up With Winter Cocktails

We asked our Lead Bartender Jacques Bezuidenhout for his favorite cold-weather tipples. Warm up this holiday season with these creative winter cocktails.

New and Renovated Kimpton Restaurants

Old favorites have gotten a refresh and soon-to-be-favorites are opening their doors — here’s a quick recap on what's new with Kimpton restaurants.

The Head Of The Charles Regatta Rows into Boston

The Head Of The Charles is one of the world's greatest rowing events, taking place every October along the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, MA. Here's what you need to know.

Santa Barbara Fall Festivals Celebrate Local Bounty

A full lineup of Santa Barbara fall festivals makes it so simple (and so much fun) to nibble, nosh, sip and savor the local bounty, from wine to seafood.

A Toast to Summer: How to Make a Classic Daiquirí

A quick-and-dirty tutorial on how to make a classic Daiquirí. This fresh-lime and rum-studded favorite is the perfect way to say adiós to summer.

Whisky Tasting at Seattle’s Bookstore Bar & Café

With 70 single-malt Scotch whiskies and more than 50 American bourbons and whiskies on hand, whisky tasting at Seattle’s Bookstore Bar & Café is definitely a top-shelf experience.

Red Star Tavern Renovation Shines Brightly

How do you make Red Star Tavern shine even more brightly? By adding more specials, more fun and of course more seats to make room for the festivities at this Portland, OR, hot spot.

National Margarita Day

We’ll help you get the fiesta rolling with our resident spirit guide, Kimpton Lead Bartender Jacques Bezuidenhout.

A Toast to Love: Valentine Cocktails

We know the importance of chocolate … and of a great cocktail. So our bar stars have whipped up some chocolaty creations that could have come straight out of an Oompa Loompa test kitchen.

What Are You Drinking New Year’s Eve?

Maybe it’s much too early in the game, but we thought we’d ask you just the same: What are you drinking New Year’s Eve?

Malt, Wheat, Corn and Rye, Oh My!

What do Mark Twain, Lady Gaga and Winston Churchill have in common? It’s not the beginning of a bad joke; these famous figures are all self-proclaimed fans of whiskey, one of our timeless favorites and a Kimpton bar staple.

Cheers to Highball

Located just steps away from historic Boston Common, Highball embraces a vintage vibe with tufted Chesterfield sofas, antique cocktail tables, iconic Tolix stools and reclaimed wood walls.

This Halloween: Bone-Chilling Spirits

Sink your fangs into this, ladies and gents: Our bartenders have whipped up grown-up cocktails that reflect all the flavors of fall.

Seattle’s Tulio Restaurant is Sweet on Grappa

Got grappa? Tulio restaurant in Seattle does. In fact, it has a grappa list 40 varietals strong.

Cool Brews: Kimpton Bars Mix Tea Cocktails

In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, we're sharing some of our recipes. We think they'd do the Mad Hatter proud.

Holiday Spirits: Kimpton Bartenders’ Favorite Cocktails

Sleigh bells ring. Are you listening? Better yet, are you toasting? You will once you try these cocktail recipes from Kimpton’s head bartenders.

The Old Fashioned Gets a Decadent New Spin

Every year, come Thanksgiving, I get excited about aged spirits like whiskies, cognacs and Calvados. Of course, since it’s an American holiday, let’s not leave out bourbons and ryes.

Topaz Bar Toasts the Presidential Candidates

The election is just five days way. Decisions, decisions!

Apples and Alcohol: A Match Made in Harvest Heaven

Apple harvest season is here, which means pies, cider doughnuts and maybe a little bobbing, if you’re feeling festive.

Poste Moderne Brassiere Serves Election Cocktails

It’s election season, which means you may be throwing support behind your party. You also may simply want to party.

In Praise of Tequila

Mixing with this spirit is a constant thrill because it has such a diverse range of flavors, from fruity to herbaceous, with all kinds of spicy nuances in between.

Cheers to Olympics Cocktails!

London’s calling. And we can’t wait to tune in. Toast the five rings with Olympics-themed cocktails, available at select Kimpton bars and restaurants in San Francisco and Washington D.C.

Brendan Dorr, Head Bartender at B&O American Brasserie

Everyone loves a good comeback. Especially when cocktails are involved. Just ask Brendan Dorr, the head bartender at B&O American Brasserie in Baltimore and founder of the Baltimore Bartenders Guild.

Cocktails Bloom in Honor of D.C’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Our bartenders have been busy concocting Japanese and cherry blossom-inspired sips, available through April 27, when the festival concludes.

Cocktails Get Political at Topaz Bar in Washington DC

With an election year here and the GOP race in full swing, everyone’s talking politics. And Topaz Bar in Washington D.C. is adding cocktails to the conversation.

Cocktails We Love for Valentine’s Day

These cocktails – gathered from Kimpton’s lounge, bar and restaurant menus across the country – are festively red and known to set the mood for romance.

Allegro Introduces Bloody Mary Turndown Service

We know how much some of you love a Bloody Mary. (They don’t call it “meal in a glass” for nothing!). So our team at Hotel Allegro Chicago found a new way to add one to your morning mix.

Hot Cocktails, Cool Patio

It isn’t warm in Washington D.C. this time of year. But that hasn’t stopped Poste Moderne Brasserie from keeping its courtyard upper patio open.

How to Make a Hot Toddy

We thought we’d give you a little something for the days Jack Frost nips at your nose.

Frighteningly Good Halloween Cocktails

Here are five recipes to try at home. No cauldron required.

Red Star Tavern Releases Signature Bourbon

Raise a glass, everyone! We’re toasting Red Star Tavern and Roast House in Portland, which has debuted its own Signature Single Barrel Bourbon.

How to Make “The Last Word” Cocktail

If you’re looking for a change from the old Long Island iced tea routine, Damien Lynch, the cocktail crafter at Library Bistro & Bookstore Bar in Seattle, is here to punch things up.