It has never been easier to get into the world of mezcal. A few years back, when the artisanal mezcal market started to really pop off, all sorts of new brands emerged. Many of those brands were made ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Agave experts recommend the most comprehensive and thoughtful mezcal programs in the country. Courtesy of MJ Kroeger There’s no ...

Oaxaca’s culinary landscape unfolds through its markets, kitchens and communities, where tradition shapes every bite.

Explore the agave spirit at palenques (mezcal distilleries), bars, and shops in the city and beyond. Years ago, Oaxaca City flew under the global tourism radar. Hardcore foodies made a pilgrimage to ...

HECHO EN … Anna Marie bartends at Odin, where the rule is: If it’s on the spirits list, it has to come from Mexico. (Photo by Beau Walcheck) I have great news ...

A drink long popular in Mexico, demand for mezcal has exploded around the world, and the Bay Area is no exception. East Oakland may not be the first place you think of for a tasting experience. But ...

Here's where to taste the agave spirit without venturing to Oaxaca. OMAR TORRES / AFP via Getty Images While tequila holds the title as Mexico’s most popular drink, mezcal is rapidly gaining attention ...

Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified ...