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Philip Udeh, Founder of Füd Vitamin Energy Courtesy of Füd Vitamin Energy Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease affecting red blood cells, which can cause symptoms such as chronic fatigue, organ failure, and episodes of extreme pain called crises. It is one of the most common hereditary diseases globally, most prevalent amongst people of

The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been a Queens institution for their legendary Italian ice for 75 years. They’ve received an award of distinction from Zagat and have been dubbed by residents of New York City as the place to get Italian ice. The shop was founded by the Benfaremo family with Peter Benfaremo,

In a year of hoarding and baking binges, the groceries Americans clamored to buy tell the story of 2020. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Curious about the best way to break up the monotony of quarantine? American consumers have an answer: cook outside your comfort zone.  Using

Label of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Photo courtesy Champagne Taittinger Thoughts on a few notable new releases of Champagne: Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002 – Rare is the prestige cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, the famed Champagne house of Reims that dates back to 1785. Rare is produced seldom, as there have been only 11 vintages

After closing for a few months like many other restaurants, famed Copenhagen restaurant Noma recently reopened as a burger and wine bar. Typically, Noma is an exclusive and expensive dining experience, as it’s widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world. But with this new pop-up bar, customers haven’t had to wait months

I learned distractions are necessary for a successful quarantine—and the more outlandish, the better. Mucho Mucho Amor was an expected joy, as were the Lillet apertifs paired with it. Collage: LBortolot/Netflix If there’s one thing to be said of 2020, it’s that the year has “only amplified the importance of pop culture phenomenons,” writes Julian

(GERMANY OUT) Eine Flasche Champagner wird geöffnet. Symbolfoto für Silvester, Eröffnung, feiern und … [+] Jahreswechsel (Photo by Wodicka/ullstein bild via Getty Images) ullstein bild via Getty Images New Year’s Eve is almost upon us. Kick the trees to the curb, pack up the menorahs, it’s time to start icing down the bubbly. This go-round

There are five days until New Year’s Eve, and some wine lovers among us may still be deciding which sparkling wine to uncork to say Hello to 2021 and good bye, in earnest, to 2020. For most of us, that turn of the calendar year could not happen soon or fast enough. So let me

Florentine Kitchen Knives are custom made in Barcelona by knife-maker Tomer Botner Florentine Kitchen Knives Designer Tomer Botner launched Florentine Kitchen Knives in 2012. Named after the Floretin neighborhood in Tel-Aviv, where it began, the brand is known for its “stacked handled” custom blades, which are popping up in some of the culinary world’s top

After being forced to shut down his original pop-up in March, the owner of Old Greg’s Pizza began making his sourdough pies at home to share with friends, family, and chefs he knew. The style was something new in Miami: square pies made with a sourdough base covered in crispy pepperoni cups. Once word spread,

Untappd’s 2020 Year In Beer is officially out! Untappd/Shane Monteiro When I composed this article for the first time last year, it was written as a celebration of all the good people and memories of amazing beers I experienced in my craft beer career. In 2020, that doesn’t seem to have changed much, despite all

Molson Coors has pushed into the non-alcoholic beverage category with the launch of several … [+] innovations, inlcuding Huzzah and MadVine. Molson Coors Beverage Company I recently asked Pete Marino, the president of emerging growth at Molson Coors TAP , to reflect on 2020 and the company’s impressive streak of dealmaking over the last 12

Ferrara, a 127-year-old bakery, is a Little Italy destination and one of the last surviving pastry shops in the neighborhood. It’s famous for pastries such as cannoli, tri-color cookies, and tiramisu. But around November and December, its most coveted dessert turns to struffoli, a Neapolitan holiday dessert. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to Ferrara to learn

Perfectly thickened cream floats on top of a classic Irish Coffee. The homemade whipped cream is … [+] made easily by shaking heavy cream vigorously in a squeeze bottle or mason jar. No electric appliances needed. With this hack, there is no excuse for using canned cream. Elizabeth Karmel If you like fresh homemade whipped

Bottles of Pascal Cotat and Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Photo ©Tom Hyland The argument has raged for decades and no doubt, will continue for decades more. What is the greatest white varietal, and what is the world’s greatest white wine? The answer depends on who you talk to. Naturally, Chardonnay is the response from many wine

An agricultural student during monitors vegetable growth using modern agricultural technology on his … [+] device in Smart Green House in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, December 14, 2020. (Photo by Adriana Adie/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images What critical problems are my actions solving today? Can we in the agri-food tech innovation space

New indoor dining ban from New York and some other cities is battering restaurants already hard hit … [+] this year. Andria Cheng Enough is enough for Marc Forgione. The chef and owner of Peasant and his namesake restaurants in New York shut his popular eateries indefinitely one after another in the past 10 days

Emilio’s Ballato, founded in 1956, has long been a popular spot among celebrities for Italian food in New York City. The walls are decorated with pictures and autographs of stars such as Rihanna, Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz, and former President Barack Obama. The no-reservations restaurant is known for its traditional take on Italian American

GLASS ACTS: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier toast with Irish coffee in 1946. Bettmann Archive If I wasn’t so concerned about the potential liver diseases one could contract by way of excessive alcohol consumption, I’d be drinking Irish coffee several times a day, especially in the dead of winter—in addition to my usuals: Scotch, Cognac,

Topline The Department of Labor on Tuesday issued final regulations changing how tipped workers are paid, which includes a controversial provision allowing back-of-house staffers, such as cooks and dishwashers, to be added to tip pools. Vesta restaurant dishwasher Malcolm Osborne cleans a large pot before dinner service July 19, 2018. Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver