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

Bars We Love: Okra, Phoenix (Playboy.com)

Bars We Love: Okra, Phoenix (Playboy.com)

Even if you haven’t been to Phoenix before, you can surmise a thing or two about the bar culture: it’s hot. Citrus-based drinks do well here because they cut through the heat and outdoor patios are essential. But one thing you may not expect? The sizzling popularity of a bar specializing in Southern drinks.

http://www.playboy.com/articles/bars-we-love-okra-phoenix

Chef's Corner: Chef Jonathan Waxman on the Past and the Future of American Dining (Playboy.com)

Chef's Corner: Chef Jonathan Waxman on the Past and the Future of American Dining (Playboy.com)

Chef's Corner: Chris Santos on His New L.E.S. Restaurant and Why He’ll Never Be Pushed Out of Manhattan (Playboy.com)

Chef's Corner: Chris Santos on His New L.E.S. Restaurant and Why He’ll Never Be Pushed Out of Manhattan (Playboy.com)