Fighting like cats and dogs is one of the oldest sayings in the book. Dating back to the 1600s, it refers to the natural tendencies of the animal kingdom. Both species have very specific personalities and are strong predators in the areas they inhabit, but our lore always pits them against each other. Maybe I am knee-deep in this battle because I have a senior cat and a recently adopted Chihuahua…

When Sip & Guzzle snagged the top spot on the annual North America’s 50 Best list in April, it somehow felt like Shingo Gokan was finally getting his flowers. This may look like an odd statement if you’re familiar with Gokan’s career. After all, his curriculum vitae contains more floral arrangements than the average bodega. He was Tales of the Cocktail’s International Bartender of the Year in…