If you've ever visited Europe (or more specifically, France and Italy), you may have noticed the practice of diners enjoying an alcoholic beverage and some lively chatter before dinner — and perhaps ...

Until fairly recently, digestifs were the types of beverages drunk by elderly Italian men alongside a cup of espresso. In bars from Milan to Naples, or outside delis in Brooklyn or London, you would ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The opposite mealtime bookend of aperitivo hour, the word "digestif" comes from the French word for "digestive," or "digestivo" in Italian.

A digestif is an alcoholic drink consumed after a meal to assist in digestion. Although the medical world is divided on whether or not these potent nightcaps actually do help digestion, it sure feels ...

The most intriguing new restaurant in Scottsdale is a refreshing alternative to the city’s clichés. Of course, you’ll have to dress up a little, and spend a few bucks while you’re there, but at least ...

As the workday winds down, many Europeans begin a nightly ritual. Evenings start with aperitivo, a pre-dinner custom involving light snacks and brightly-hued drinks like Campari and sodas, spritzes, ...