Food & Drink

The Dry July movement continues gaining followers who seek to cut down on alcohol intake, and non-alcoholic options are sprouting everywhere. Canned mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits and different flavored mixers are more abundant in the market, and restaurants and bars are following suit by adding mocktail menus to their offerings. As temperatures soar, a refreshing non-alcoholic

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Asquirt of Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce is often the difference in my household between spiraling about what to make for dinner and pulling together a quick and healthy dish almost effortlessly. Flavors include Yuzu, Miso and “Hella Hot,” which can brighten up salmon filets, chicken thighs,

As the United States craft beer industry matures, leaving behind the heady days of double-digit growth and nonstop market expansion, the road to success for breweries has become much more complicated. Just making a great product and packaging it in a flashy bottle or can won’t work anymore. Breweries must execute on multiple levels to

“Weed is fun. Let’s face facts, it’s fun,” says Andrew Rea, the culinary maestro behind the wildly popular YouTube channel Binging with Babish, in an exclusive interview. A Decade-Long Love Affair: From ‘Vapor Poo’ To ‘Digital’ Weed Rea is not just a chef but a storyteller, seamlessly weaving narratives into recipes through his culinary recreations

The Piña Colada was created in Puerto Rico on or around July 10th, 1954, which is now celebrated as National Piña Colada Day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic cocktail, so what better spirit to enjoy on the ocassion than the oldest rum crafted on the Island of Enchantment? “There are a

New York City Summer Restaurant Week is so back. The biannual weeks of discounted pre-fixe meals at hundreds of the city’s top restaurants returns from July 22 through August 18. Every participating restaurant offers weekday specials, for either lunch, dinner or both, with the option to include weekend menus. Two-course lunches go for $30, typically

Breaking into the booze industry – or rather self-indulgently, Breaking Booze – is no easy feat. And still, after just five years at the helm of their own mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul seem to have done exactly that. Funny, really, considering one half of the duo, famed for their undeniable

One of the hottest brands in the entire alcohol market, Athletic Brewing, just announced it has closed a $50 million equity financing round led by private equity firm General Atlantic. The round also includes participation from multiple existing investors. This comes on the heels of another $50 million Series D round led by Keurig Dr

Many companies will tell you what they’re doing, but lately, Kraft Heinz has been talking about what they are “Not” doing. They launched plant-based mac and (Not) cheese, Not Mayo (plant-based spread), and plant-based “Not cheese American style slices.” The hot dog now has company thanks to Oscar Mayer’s new “Not dog” or rather the

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival returns to the city this October. The 17th Annual edition of the festival will take place from October 17 through October 20, 2024, and be presented in partnership with a new sponsor, Invesco QQQ. The Brooklyn-based ETF will bring the longstanding festival to Brooklyn, with the

Even though the origin of whisky is shrouded in mystery—best guesses place its birth around 1,000 AD—one thing is for certain: We are living in the golden age of whisky. Across the globe, distillers are turning out amazing bottles that continue to redefine a spirit that only seems to be getting more popular. But this

The International Wine and Spirits Competition has revealed its top scores for 2024. Earlier this summer we revealed the big winner in the realm of American whiskey. Today it’s time to take a look at what this prestigious panel of judges had to say about vodka. Out of thousands of entries, only two total expressions

The swelter of record-high heat scorches the earth in the Cox Bazaar refugee camp. There is barely a gust of wind, no air conditioning or refrigerators to keep the people and the limited food they have cold. But here, in the largest refugee camp in the world, for the Rohingya people life continues despite deteriorating

For almost as long as humans have been distilling whisky, folks have been arguing over which one is the best. Chalk it up to human nature—we love a winner. This drive to find the best has led to a thriving awards industry, both local and global in scale, that annually hands out thousands of awards.

At its core, whiskey is distilled beer. Whiskey is spirit made by distilling an alcohol, called wash, that is itself made from grains — beer. And yet, other than selecting grains and their proportions — barley, corn and wheat are the most common — few distilleries think of themselves as brewers or approach washmaking in

American Rosés have never been better and no longer have to compete with the traditional versions from Provence, which have inspired producers all over the world. American Rosés come from a variety of grapes and methods, and tap into varied climates and terroirs for a category that is wide, reaching and, like America, independent. Here’s

By Mallory Gafas Hors d’oeuvre bouquets of edible art on deliciously beautiful display. Locally-sourced sunflower with caviar discovered in arrangements of fresh wheatgrass. Succulent dover sole served on a touchable AI-generated backdrop. At an exclusive, multi-sensory tasting experience, these were among the imaginative elements inspired by a landmark new report: Future Menus 2024, a first-of-its-kind

Summertime calls for refreshing libations, and one of the most popular across the world is the Aperol spritz. However, it is not the only kid on the block — there are myriad ways to create a fizzy, light cocktail that hits all the bases. Whether you like dry, lightly bitter, floral or fruity drinks, here

Absolut Vodka—once fêted for its creative limited-edition bottles, often tying up art with social messaging—is at it again. This time it has rekindled an old partnership through the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Swedish vodka brand, owned by French drinks giant Pernod Ricard, says the new, watery blue bottle will “reignite conversations

Happy Fourth of July! Independence Day is here and that means fire up the grill, get the cooler full of delicious brews and enjoy a fun beer and food pairing you can put together in your own backyard. Heck, you’re going to be eating many of these BBQ foods already—why not try to match them