Posts From: March 2016

America's best vodka bars - USA Today Travel

by Anne Roderique-Jones, Special for USA TODAY| Published on April 8, 2016 Vodka — America’s best-selling spirit — didn’t become popular until the 1950s when Hollywood went crazy for the martini. According to Chris Patino, director of brand education of Pernod Ricard USA, there are a handful of references that show vodka being used in the early 1900s, but it wasn’t fully embraced until the later half of the 20th century. Patino says, “This was driven mainly by Hollywood, and the country’s unquenchable thirst for all things new or foreign and exotic.” He points out that the Moscow Mule and Kangaroo (better known as a martini) were stalwarts during this time period, “But as people soon discovered, because vodka was so easy to drink and easy to mix with, it paired with just about anything.”…

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Underrated Southern Towns You Need To Be Spending A Lot More Time In - Thrillist

By Meaghan Agnew Atlanta? Miami? New Orleans? You went, you saw, you conquered. All fantastic cities, but you're looking for a more exploratory challenge. Luckily, the Southeast is awash in lesser-known hamlets that still ooze homey charm. Here are eight of our favorite incognito enclaves that warrant a multi-hour road trip or puddle-jumping connection…

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The South's Best Museums - Southern Living

The South has amazing museums. Besides the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution in D.C., here are some of the traditional and contemporary spaces offering a distinct range of experiences. Whether your interests lie in the visual arts, music, food, history, space, architecture, or the media, the South has a museum for everyone…

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