HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK – MARCH 26: A Panera Bread sign is seen at the Walt Whitman Mall on … [+] March 26, 2020 in Huntington Station, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Getty Images Panera launched an unlimited subscription coffee program in late February, a move CEO Niren Chaudhary called “disruptive.” Indeed, no other
Food & Drink
TOPLINE While the number of Covid-19 cases in Louisiana surged in July, so too did the state’s crackdown on businesses that failed to comply with mitigation measures, with authorities issuing warnings to nearly 700 businesses. Closed bars in the famous French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sean Gardner/Getty Images KEY FACTS The 698 Louisiana businesses
Group of children with face mask back at school after COVID-19 quarantine and lockdown, keeping … [+] distance. getty Working parents are struggling with whether to send their kids back to school in the fall. Many rely on school for childcare, so they can go to work. But, kids going back to school too quickly
The Yards Brewing Company successfully launched Philthy, an unfiltered hazy IPA during the COVID-19 … [+] pandemic. Yards Brewing Company To successfully launch a new IPA anytime in the crowded craft beer market is challenging, but launching during a pandemic required quick pivoting and a touch of craziness. That’s exactly what the Brownstein Group did
Napa Valley Vineyards at Sunrise getty Back in 2016, Juan Pablo Torres-Padilla, who has been the CEO of an artificial intelligence (AI) company in France and has held other key positions in the telecommunications and financial investment world, decided to take the opportunity to buy the historic Napa Valley 26 acre Sullivan Rutherford Estate from
Matt O’Hayer founded Austin-based Vital Farms in 2007 with 27 acres and 20 hens. Jamel Toppin for Forbes As investors rushed to pick up shares of Vital Farms just a few minutes after it started trading on Friday afternoon, founder Matt O’Hayer took a moment to share what he’s learned about scaling his pasture-raised egg
Thiru Kumar serves up delicious Indian dosas to his loyal fans in Washington Square Park daily. Better known as the Dosa Man, Kumar has been selling inexpensive street eats since 2001. His food cart, NY Dosas, is listed in 42 countries’ guidebooks, and he has fan clubs in California and Japan. MORE NEW YORK EATS
While brandy can, technically, be made anywhere in the world, it’s hardly associated with California. But Germain-Robin, a craft distiller in Mendocino County, has been slowly but surely changing that perception as word gets out about its exceptional quality intentionally outside the bounds of traditional Cognac style. In many ways, it’s surprising that great brandy
Tyson workers process food at a meat processing plant in Weifang, Shandong province, China. Tyson … [+] has been accused of false advertising by two advocacy groups in a new complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission. BLOOMBERG NEWS Two food advocacy groups have accused Tyson TSN Foods of false advertising in a new complaint
Photo Illustration: Kristin Tablang During the summer—or any warm weather—my favorite time of day is rum o’clock. (Especially when I’m daydreaming about my last Jamaican vacation at Round Hill.) You can’t find it on a watch dial, of course, but by the late afternoon, you know that the hour is fast approaching. In my mind,
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Maker’s Mark Would you like to know the biggest secret in all of bourbon? Okay, it’s more of an open secret, really. But let’s just tackle it head-on: great American whiskey should not cost all that much. In fact, time and again, in blind tastings, the ‘cheap’ everyday stuff competes favorably
Good Clean Wine by Michelle Feldman and Courtney Dunlop. Good Clean Wine Clean beauty has been all the rage, but a new clean favorite is about to hit center stage- clean wine. Although clean wine isn’t a novel idea, it hasn’t been readily available or accessible to the masses. The easiest way to get ahold
Swimwear created with McDonald’s straws and marine plastics McDonald’s In an effort to promote its environmental credentials in Europe–and how it is removing plastic straws in its branches–McDonald’s has created swimwear in its iconic red and yellow striped design from its plastic straws. McDonald’s has often been criticised for its promotion of throwaway culture and
Yesterday, Senator Mitch McConnell proposed the HEALS Act, which includes the next round of coronavirus aid. But the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) claims it will not do enough, and continues seeking support and pushing for signatures on the RESTAURANTS Act. Bobby Stuckey, IRC leadership member and Master Sommelier / founder of Frasca Hospitality Group, in …
HumanCo, a holding company led by former hedge fund manager turned health & sustainability advocate Jason Karp, recently announced a majority interest in Coconut Bliss. The organic, plant-based ice cream brand is based in Oregon and was founded in 2005 where it developed a loyal following. Plant-based milk is a powerhouse category, now purchased by
TOPLINE Pizza company Papa John’s announced Monday that it recently hired 20,000 workers and will hire 10,000 more in the next few months as demand has increased, the announcement comes at a time when 30 million Americans are unemployed as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy. A Papa John’s restaurant in
Legendary Eight: 200th Anniversary Exclusive Blend Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker today announces the launch of a special edition Blue Label to commemorate its 200th anniversary. Legendary Eight is an elegant blended scotch set to retail at $350 per bottle when it arrives on American shelves in late fall 2020. The 87.6-proof offering is a tad
The top 10 in the list is evenly split between old and new worlds Quinto do Crasto in the historic Douro Valley World’s Best Vineyards The 2020 World’s Best Vineyards, an annual list of the top 50 wine-tourism experience, covers five continents and 18 countries. Yesterday’s post detailed the top five, interestingly, four of which
Here is some Margherita pizza with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. What may happen to your body if … [+] you eat one and half pies of this? (Photo: Getty) getty It is usually not a good idea to eat pizza “until you cannot physically eat another bite.” But say you’ve lost track of how much
One of New York City’s most iconic desserts is chef Dominique Ansel’s Cronut. The doughnut-croissant hybrid has created lines out the door since its debut in 2013. Insider’s Herrine Ro visited Dominique Ansel Bakery to see how the Cronut is made and find out the history behind this legendary dessert. MORE LEGENDARY EATS: Why Joe’s