Food & Drink

“Utterly bloody sensational,” “a true hidden gem,” “if I could give this 6/5 I would” – they’re the kind of reviews any restaurateur would dream of. And Ayesha Kalaji’s reality. Her quirky Middle Eastern restaurant, Queen of Cups, has taken the sleepy-outside-of-festival time parish of Glastonbury by storm in recent months, earning rave review after

As the agri-food sector increasingly embraces automation with GPS, robotic systems, cloud-connected devices, and AI-driven tools to boost efficiency and crop yields, cyber risks have been rapidly escalating. With ransomware attacks as the primary threat, the food and agriculture sector ranks as the seventh most targeted industry in the United States, just behind sectors like

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin United States wine consumption is on a stark decline. According to the Wine Institute, 2023’s 2.68 gallons of total wine per resident rates just above 2010 levels. Many factors contribute to these falling numbers, but within the wine industry concern over the rise of the Neo-Prohibition

It’s Oktoberfest season, the happiest time of the year! The annual Bavarian celebration has a culture and language all its own—including “festive” beers, fashion, food and, of course, fun! Here’s a primer to help you navigate Oktoberfest season like a pro. MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 6: Members of mountain riflemen’s associations in typical bavarian …

As the world population approaches 9.7 billion by 2050, the monumental task of feeding everyone against the backdrop of climate change becomes increasingly daunting. While many turn to technological advancements, scientific breakthroughs, or even industrial farming as the obvious solutions, a simpler yet far more profound answer exists. Love. Love isn’t naive; it’s transformative. It’s

Women’s sports bars are slowly but steadily on the rise across the nation. Following one of the first-ever sports bars dedicated to showing and promoting women’s sports, The Sports Bra, opening in Portland in April 2022, Seattle’s Rough & Tumble debuted in Seattle. 2024 brought a massive crowd to the opening of Minneapolis’ A Bar

The allure of Mexican traditions meets modern innovation in the vibrant world of tepache, a drink with ancient roots and a fresh, contemporary twist. I sat down with Alex Matthews, founder of De La Calle, to discuss his journey from curiosity to creation, bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico to the U.S. market. We delve

In a small town near Eldoret in western Kenya, dairy farmer Coletta Kemboi hands a cup of milk to each of her three children. This simple beverage, one that many around the world take for granted, is “white gold” for her family— a vital source of nourishment, a means of income, and a powerful shield

After being overshadowed by Guinness and Irish whiskey the last few centuries , poitín—the lesser-known Irish spirit—is seeing a revival. This Irish moonshine, deeply rooted in the country’s history and lore, is traditionally among the most potent alcoholic drinks on the planet—and it was very illegal in Ireland for over 300 years until 1997, when

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Hopes were high that the International Wine and Spirits’ first-ever Global Judging event of North American whiskey on home soil would unearth some fantastic bottles. Well, it didn’t disappoint. An expert panel sampled almost 500 bottles in Kentucky in early September, and the results were just

Over the years Seth Watkins has won praise for the way he farms. Pinhook Farm, in southern Iowa, grows diverse crops without commercial fertilizers and with limited pesticides. It also tries to tune into the natural instincts of the livestock (such as calving in the spring, when it’s more comfortable for the cows, rather than

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ah, fall is upon us. Is there a better time of the year? The temperatures are dropping, the evenings are getting longer, and the trees are changing. Best of all, tailgating season is here, as folks across America gather to cheer on their favorite football teams.

The stage is set for what has been referred to as the “Oscars of Spirit Competitions.” Back in April, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition convened for its annual multi-day judging. Since then, we’ve seen a steady rollout of all the Double Gold winners minted during that time. To receive the honor, multiple judges must

Autumn usually ends up being a major season for bar and restaurant openings in New York and 2024 promises to be no different. Among a dozen hotly-anticipated arrivals, Crane Club might just be the most sizzling of them all. Literally. The polished 200-seat eatery, opening in November, will showcase the woodfire specialities of acclaimed chef

New York is nothing if not an embarrassment of riches. Especially, of course, when it comes to world-class food and beverage. To navigate the sheer density of it all (not to mention, keep a finger on the pulse of what’s exciting and new) people increasingly rely on tastemakers from the social media space who, in

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since its launch in 2010 Angel’s Envy has established itself as one of the premier bourbon brands in the market. Founded by industry legend Lincoln Henderson, the man behind Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack, the brand helped introduce the idea of finishing bourbon in exotic barrels

It’s Fashion Week, so what are you drinking? For me, it’s rosé, a wine category that effortlessly transitions over from summer into fall, especially as we’re still enjoying sunny days. Here are a few fashionable bottles that not only straddle both sides of Labor Day, but also make great style statements with their packaging or

When STAY. “Zero-Proof” Bar opened in Los Angeles in January, it seemed to mark a sign of the sober-curious times: An entire establishment dedicated to serving elevated adult beverages without any alcohol on the menu. While the NA adult beverage industry is thriving right now, perhaps it’s a ritual that consumers in LA prefer to

Rosé is stylish all year-round and here’s a case to prove it. It’s Fashion Week, so what are you drinking? Me, it’s rosé, a wine category that effortlessly transitions over from summer into fall, especially as we’re still enjoying sunny days. Here are a few fashionable bottles that not only straddle both sides of Labor

In Lagos, Nigeria, where the hum of the city mingles with the aroma of freshly baked bread, Chef Juliet Aigbe, known affectionally as “Chef Juls,” slides a grain-free wedding cake into a large commercial oven. Her award-winning bakery, Cakeflair, is more than just a place where wholesome baked goods are crafted; it’s the site of