There's nothing more chic than a back bar full of colorful aperitifs. Cynar is an Italian amaro that calls for "a secret blend of herbs and spices, with one ingredient that is both known and stands ...

The closest thing we have in the U.S. to Europe's aperitif culture is happy hour, a drink shortly after work with friends. In places like France and Italy, the post-work drink is often an aperitif, a ...

We're not as cool as the Europeans. As the dinner hour approaches, we tend to knock back a couple of martinis or beers. The former blasts us into unconsciousness, and the latter bores our taste buds ...

These thin, elongated flatbreads, which we're calling pizza crackers, topped with potato and prosciutto, are inspired by Italian lingue pizzas (lingue means ''tongue'' in Italian). They're ideal for ...

As afternoon slipped into evening on the Old Mandeville lakefront, the breeze picked up, the waves near the seawall danced more sprightly, and the time felt right for an aperitif, a spritz of aromatic ...

Appetizer: In the mood for a different kind of aperitif that will delight everyone? These topped nachos are the perfect way ...

Have you invited friends over for dinner and want to take them out of the usual routine? Forget the same old, same old ...