Month: April 2024

Yesterday the Chicago-based operator of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market announced the closure of all store locations as they plan to file for bankruptcy. Part of the recently merged Outfox Hospitality group, Foxtrot has raised $194 million to date, according to Pitchbook. Investors include private equity firms Monogram Capital Partners and Lerer Hippeau, as
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The state capital of Texas has built an impressive reputation as a cultural and artistic hub in recent years – people cannot get enough of Austin and what it has to offer. But don’t let its endless attractions (live music, galleries, food, oh my!) distract you from the delights that lie just beyond the city
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The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, delivered its annual state of the industry address today. Bart Watson, chief economist with the Brewers Association, described it as a “challenging landscape.” “There were some positives and some negatives,” said Watson during his address to thousands of brewers and industry professionals attending
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From Paris to Buenos Aires, you’ll want to settle in and raise a glass at these famous literary bars, notebook at the ready. It’s true: saloons, pubs, clubs and other welcome watering holes tend to be magnets for writers. Perhaps these necessarily solo practitioners seek intellectual and social stimulation in the warm environs of a
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If you’re looking for a new outdoor adventure and you want to go big, go to Utah.  This state is made for hikers and epic adventures. It’s an easy landscape to love: red-rock mesas thrusting above mighty rivers, vertiginous treks teetering along knife-edge ridges, and tracks leading ever deeper into skinny slot canyons that elemental forces have
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Fruits and vegetables are one part of our diet for which it is reasonable to say: “more is better!” In the US, most consumers are offered a remarkably diverse, year-round supply of fresh produce options, and for those with busy lifestyles, there are many “fresh-cut” options. That supply comes from five major source categories: Local
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The iconic Mansion at Silverado Resort Silverado Resort has long been one of wine country’s most classic destinations. The 1,200 acre property, with its picturesque, 145 year old Franco-Italianate Mansion at its epicenter, is considered the grand dame of Napa Valley hospitality. A favorite locale for corporate retreats, weddings, wine country events, golf outings, and good
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The Gili Islands: the scenery around here is what most envision when they drum up mental imagery of “tropical paradise”. This idyllic archipelago might be tiny in regards to landmass, but it’s anything but small when it comes to stunning marine life, friendly vibes, and gorgeous views. You’ll get a wildly different experience depending on
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Wineries Around The World Practice Earth Day Every Day Though the official month of celebrating the earth comes each April, environmental stewardship is an everyday concern for many wineries. Here are a few whose recent initiatives are helping make it a little easier being green. Domaine Carneros offers a new rose that is “powered by
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In the world of sustainable dining and innovative entrepreneurship, Camilla Marcus stands out. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Marcus is not just a chef and restaurateur; she’s also an activist for how we perceive our food systems and interact with our environment. Marcus founded New York City’s first certified
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There are no cars or motorbikes on the Gili Islands, and this is one of the many charms of this trio of tiny isles off Lombok’s northwest coast. In fact, all fossil fuel vehicles are steadfastly banned by local government ordinance. Most of the locals and visitors agree this is a good thing as there
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In this article ALK BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 taxis at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on March 25, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.  Stephen Brashear | Getty Images Alaska Airlines forecast second-quarter and full-year earnings well ahead of estimates on Thursday thanks to strong travel demand, despite a
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