On a recent, bustling Saturday night at a trendy cocktail bar on Chicago’s near northwest side, my friend perused the menu full of bespoke drinks — most containing bitter aperitifs — and looked vexed.

Walk into a New York City bar or restaurant, and there’s one drink you are guaranteed to see on the menu: a martini. — Photo: Filepic Walk into a New York City bar or restaurant, and there’s one drink ...

The potent blend of vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and simple syrup has popped up on bar menus across the country. By Evan Nicole Brown Culture Writer The COVID-19 pandemic, now entering its third ...