Alyson Sheppard is a food writer and hangover specialist based in the South.

Best New Bars in America, 2016 (Playboy Magazine, November 2016)

Best New Bars in America, 2016 (Playboy Magazine, November 2016)

Every year we search the U.S. for the top new places to get a great drink: the best spots where they take making a cocktail seriously, but don’t take themselves too seriously. After making an open call for nominations and consulting some of the best bartenders, drinks writers, and industry insiders, we came up with a list of 50 worthy finalists. 

http://www.playboy.com/features/best-bars/2016

City in a Glass: Minneapolis (PasteMagazine.com)

City in a Glass: Minneapolis (PasteMagazine.com)

Bars We Love: Barrel Proof, New Orleans (Playboy.com)

Bars We Love: Barrel Proof, New Orleans (Playboy.com)