Cocktail hour is a traditional period, typically in the late afternoon or early evening, dedicated to relaxation and socialization over drinks and light snacks. It's often associated with events like ...

The cocktail hour has made a spectacular comeback, and it’s nothing like your grandparents’ pre-dinner ritual. Gone are the days of basic martinis and manhattan cocktails served precisely at 5 PM.

It's 6 p.m., dinner is simmering on the stove, and you're salivating. You're looking for something to wet your whistle while you munch on hors d'oeuvres (which, most nights, might just be a fancy name ...

If the above sentiment seems overly romantic about happy hour, it’s possible you simply haven’t found the right bar. There is something magical about cocktail hour, and it’s not the drinks (or, rather ...