Food & Drink

As a whisky person and a true Cognac lover I’ve always appreciated brandies that reminded me of bourbon, rye, or Scotch. Meaning: You’ve got the best of both worlds in a glass—the rancio and pleasant sweetness of an impeccably crafted Cognac and the strength of a dynamite whisky. And it’s also one of the reasons

Irish whiskey: it’s what’s for dinner. Not just on and around St. Patrick’s Day, but all year long. According to data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, “the Emerald Spirit” is among the fastest growing liquor categories on American shelves. And why wouldn’t it be? Encompassing a wide range of production styles, it

With a career spanning nearly 30 years—and over 35 million albums sold—Snoop Dogg is undoubtedly a living legend in the world of music. His emergence as a prominent figure in the beverage industry has been less obvious. But in recent years, the prolific hip-hop star has cropped up as the celebrity face of both beer

Since opening in late 2020, Adrift Burger Bar in Venice Beach has proven itself as one of LA’s hippest new hamburger destinations…In a city known for hip burger destinations. It doesn’t hurt to have Michelin-starred chef David Myers behind the helm. Buzz is also bolstered, no doubt, by a reasonably priced lunch menu—with dishes ranging from $8 to

The Shipping Container; considered the work horse of the supply-chain IPL Inc. Are you getting Christmas cards and even gifts intended to reach you during the holidays, now? Have you found that the unique gift you ordered back in October is still not available to ship, yet?  Do you stop from ordering item(s) on-line because

Jim McEwan led Bruichladdich’s renaissance for fifteen years, conjuring everything from The Botanist … [+] gin to heavily-peated Ocytomore iterations. Ben Shakespeare Whisky Auctioneer and Dramfool are pairing up to release a selection of rare bottlings from Scotch legend Jim McEwan’s personal reserves. 27 different bottlings will go under the hammer over nine releases, including

Frances Gonzales, the founder of Vegan Wines. Courtesy Frances Gonzales      Frances Gonzales, a vegan and wine expert, first became interested in the concept of vegan wines while on a winery tour in France. She heard her guide say the words “egg whites,” which immediately caught her attention. For the first time, she learned that animal products

Three grower champagnes from the Aube region available from new online champagne retailer Bubbleshop Bubbleshop The launch of Bubbleshop, a new online venture specialising in the finest French fizz, is welcome news for champagne lovers looking for unusual bottles. And with the UK as the largest importer (followed by the USA) in an annual champagne

A Woman Raises Her Arms Facing the Sunset. getty Each step was completely nerve-wracking for Gina as she walked to have a serious talk with her grandfather. She wanted to be part of the family wine business as a winemaker instead of the sales path that she was initially placed on. The journey seemed endless

RightRice has launched its latest risotto line across U.S. Whole Foods stores. RightRice Vegetable-based rice alternative company RightRice has officially rolled out its latest risotto line exclusively across the U.S. Whole Foods WFM stores, marking its third nationwide launch with the retailer in two years since its inception. As the brainchild of serial entrepreneur Keith

Skip the Shamrock Shake and green beer this St. Patrick’s Day—and go for a solid Irish whiskey … [+] instead, the way God intended. Photo Illustration: Kristin Tablang Every single time St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I find myself trying to figure out what my whiskey game plan is going to be. There’s no question

Glass Act: Steven Spurrier (right) at his Parisian wine academy in 1975, put California wines on the … [+] map in the famed “Judgement of Paris” tasting. (Photo by WATFORD/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)  It would be difficult to come up with any name in the international wine market as well known as Steven Spurrier, who

Lesley Gracie, master distiller and creator of Hendrick’s Gin, stands in the tropical greenhouse of … [+] the Hendrick’s Gin Palace, where she derived botanicals to develop Lunar. William Grant & Sons Lesley Gracie was sitting in her garden one night, in the summer, at dusk just as the light started fading, and she noticed

Mezcal has been a companion to many during the pandemic. In the US, it’s gotten us through long winter nights and solo summer days. Berta Vasquez, a 65 year old master mezcalera in Oaxaca, has continued to make mezcal through the pandemic, as she has during many times of challenge over the last four decades

Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzer’s newest offering AB InBev In the increasingly competitive hard seltzer market, one that seems to birth a new product almost daily, grabbing consumers’ attention has never been more challenging. This is leading to a stratification of the category as brands begin to carve out niches for themselves to secure shelf space.

Angry Orchard is giving away Bitcoin Boston Beer Company Want to get your hands on some free Bitcoin? Boston Beer Company has you covered. As part of a unique promotion for its Angry Orchard hard cider brand, Boston Beer Company has partnered with Square’s SQ Cash App to give 17 people $500 worth of Bitcoin

Stanley Tucci, once a fashion model, in London Barcroft Media via Getty Images Be careful not to miss the magnificent cities, scenic landscapes, evocative art, or tantalizing dishes showcased in each episode of the new CNN food travel series, Searching for Italy.  The danger: Tucci-Mania. Your eyes may be drawn to the series’ affable host—actor,

CLERMONT, KY – FEBRUARY 17: A worker seals the top of a bottle of bourbon with hot wax in the … [+] bottling plant at The Jim Beam Distillery on February 17, 2020 in Clermont, Kentucky. U.S. whiskey exports have fallen by 27 percent to the European Union, the product’s largest export market, caused by

Though American fast food chains like McDonald’s, KFC, and Domino’s tend to dominate the fast food industry in many countries around the world, that doesn’t mean those are the only ones that exist. Most countries have their own popular fast food chains like Giraffas in Brazil or Dico’s in China. We take a look at

Shake Shack joins forces with Restore Foodware. Shake Shack Next time you grab a burger, have some fries, drink a soda or a milkshake, think of all the waste that is generated by packaging, straws and cutlery. Now, multiply that by the 85 million people who in the US alone consumed fast food on any