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September 2005
FEATURES

CURRENTS
Stephen Beaumont on extreme beers, Doug Frost on wine storage, D.C. drinking, Sky Ranch, Tales of the Cocktail, and more.

GLAMOROUS BAR EATS
Bar Food has come a long way from pig’s feet and beer nuts.
BY CYNTHIA NIMS

THE ART OF COMPROMISE
The proper bar design can make or break your operation from the get-go.
BY ROBERT PLOTKIN

BEER GROWTH BRANDS
From the Adams Beer Handbook 2005, we present the brews that grew
in a tough year.
BY JACK ROBERTIELLO

WINE BARGAINS NOW
Where are the new deals coming from? And how can you find them? One of our favorite sommeliers tells us.
BY KEN COLLURA

WHISKEY TODAY
American whiskies ­ bourbon, rye and some newer stuff ­ are making headway, and the Scotch industry offers some new ways to enjoy.
BY JACK ROBERTIELLO

CHEERS WINE PANEL TASTING: HOLIDAY WINES
From Champagne to sherry, from zinfandel to port, America’s best palates unveil some of their favorite holiday wines.