Food & Drink

Peng Xin and Zhao Lin, the married couple behind Chinese bubble tea chain Nayuki, took their company public in Hong Kong in June amid much fanfare. But the startup known for making cheese-topped tea seems to have lost its appeal — causing Peng and Zhao to drop out of the world’s billionaire ranks in just

Cake by the ocean may be OK. Raw cake batter by the ocean, however, is not, if you are putting that stuff into your mouth. Raw cake batter appears to be the source of an ongoing E. coli outbreak. So far, this outbreak has left at least 16 people ill and seven hospitalized across 12

Sure you’ve seen cannabis gummies, chocolate bars, and even wine — but how about cannabis ice cream? Boston-based ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s has partnered with the multi-state cannabis operator MariMed to do just that. The two companies are announcing today plans to collaborate on a new lineup of cannabis-infused vegan and dairy ice

The first sign of trouble for Fleisher’s came on July 22. That’s the day Rob Rosania, a leading investor in the Brooklyn-based craft butcher, received a text from a friend in Westport, Connecticut who was offended by symbols supporting the Black Lives Matter in the company’s local shop window.  Rosania, a real estate developer known

Speaking with Enrique Olvera is always an exercise in humility. With an acclaimed collection of restaurants that includes Pujol in Mexico City, Cosme in New York, and Damian in Los Angeles, he is among Mexico’s most celebrated chefs, and yet you need to coax him to open up about his work. In conversation, he is

Basil Hayden is paradoxically among the oldest and the youngest Kentucky bourbon expressions. Its roots are closely intertwined with American history and the Kentucky distilling industry. The original Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., for whom it’s named, was a Maryland Catholic who guided a group of 25 Catholic families from Maryland to Kentucky in 1785. They

When you ask Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just, his view on the future of food, he points to what he believes is inevitable change. But he starts the comparison by pointing to other change that one point people dismissed. Few believed in streaming music, electric cars, or lab-made diamonds but today they are common

Two years ago, organizers for the Indiana State Fair approached Sun King Brewery about doing a special beer just for State Fair. Last year, the fair was canceled, but this year’s fair is a go so Dave Colt, owner of the Sun King Brewery in Indiana, got to thinking.  If you’re in Indiana, the biggest food

Tea is deeply rooted in many cultures. It tends to be more than just a beverage in countries around the world, but a moment of togetherness and connection. From the very first cup of tea, dating back to ancient China in 2732 BC, tea and tea culture have impacted the very way countries socialize. There

Your next CBD products are here, and they’re made from orange peels. Former NFL player Chris Hetherington has officially introduced the first orange-derived CBD oil, Peels, that promises a more consistent, pure, and stable texture, as well as zero trace of THC compared to regular CBD products extracted from hemp plants to the U.S. through

In early July, restaurateur Victoria Tyson opened her Philadelphia eatery, Victoria’s Kitchen, for the first time since the first days of COVID-19. As she cut a ceremonial ribbon in front of a crowd of reporters and well-wishers, she announced that she planned to overcome a lack of capital and staffing — the obstacles that had

As the beer industry grapples with how to remake itself into one that truly values and promotes inclusivity, the brewing community in one U.S. city is already setting what may be the world’s best example for how this can be achieved. Surprisingly, this city doesn’t register as a usual suspect for craft beer and it

A little over a year ago, Tractor Beverage Co’s better-for-you beverages were peddled at just over 300 retailers. Now they have a stronghold in over 3,500 ‘Pour Partners’ across the country, including Chipotle, Umami Burger, Pokeworks, Taim, and Jose Andres’ restaurants. By 2021, the brand expects to pull in a revenue of $40 million—up 470%

The grinder: arguably the most important piece of equipment in a barista’s arsenal. While a grinder’s quality and consistency are crucial for espresso, these capabilities are relatively underappreciated for filter brewing. An array of electric grinders dominates the market for home use but for those inclined to hit the road with single origin beans or

This needs little reiterating but over the last few years, hard seltzer has dominated drinking culture. Brands like White Claw and Truly have commandeered the zeitgeist, finding its way into the hands of college students, moms, the health-conscious, and seemingly every other category of drinker in-between. Now, the category is on rocky ground. Sales of hard seltzers

When Sichuan chili crisp brand Fly By Jing started in 2018, its founder set out to expand the idea of how complex and artful Chinese food is. But she didn’t plan for it to transform into a vehicle to reconnect with her own identity. While navigating viral growth in 2020, running the condiment startup took

Yum Brand YUM s reported another strong quarter Thursday, with sales at all four of its brands surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 levels. KFC U.S. same-store sales are up 11% over last year and a whopping 19% on a two-year basis, while Pizza Hut U.S. is up 4% and 9%, respectively, Taco Bell is up 21% from

The first time June Xie pitched her Webby Award-winning YouTube show Budget Eats to the producers at Delish, it didn’t go over well. The show was “shot down as not on-brand.”  But once everyone went into lockdown in 2020, what was on-brand suddenly mattered less than what she could film from her home kitchen.  The

Coca-Cola is harnessing its history of collectibles with a first NFT as marketers continue experimenting with the intersection of cryptocurrency and culture. The Atlanta-based beverage giant is selling a series of four NFTs—known as non-fungible tokens—that will be sold as a single asset with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics International. NFTs are digital assets backed by

Veggies-only burgers are uniquely positioned in the increasingly competitive faux meat aisle for catering to consumers who are looking for less processed products made with whole ingredients, according to Actual Veggies’ cofounder Jason Cohen. The New York-based company, which offers a line of chef crafted, colorful veggie burgers made with ingredients including black beans, carrot,