Visit a wine shop these days, either virtually or in person, and things seem pretty calm. You’re likely to see labels you recognize, price points that are fairly stable and a supply that’s consistent and expected. Behind the scenes and underneath the screw caps, however, is a microcosm of global turbulence. Today starts a special
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How The Real Wine Looks: Well-aged millesim of Sassicaia wine at Italian wine estate Sassicaia … [+] Tenuta San Guido on October 4, 2017 in Bolgheri, Tuscany. (Photo credit: TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images The renowned caribinieri of Italy are admirably sharp sleuths of stolen, or faked, fine Italian products, be
Autonomous vehicles are transforming warehouse logistics. Dematic Elon Musk may be the one bringing self-driving cars and trucks into the mainstream, but autonomous vehicles are old news for the manufacturing and logistics industries. Driverless forklifts have been roaming warehouses since Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) were first brought to market in the 1950s. Compared to today’s
Bitcoin and the technology underlying it, are no longer just the realm of technology nerds, traders and idealists. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are being embraced by hundreds of big institutions and corporations. So far this year, payments giant Square has invested $50 million in bitcoin, and at least 20 institutional investors have so far filed documents
Lyft and Grubhub have partnered to make ordering restaurant takeout easier than ever. getty Takeout is more essential to food lovers than ever before, with Covid-19 changing restaurant service across the country. Not only is ordering food delivery help support restaurants and their staff, but it’s certainly the safest way to eat following the pandemic
With travel closed, winemakers are forced to move their business online. getty 2020 has not been an easy year for the wine world (or for anyone, for that matter). The year’s events—fires, a global pandemic, to name a few—have sparked seismic changes in the industry. In this ongoing series, we’re speaking with major players in
At Villa Raiano, youthful vision about ancient grapes is helping drive this southern Italian wine region Irpinia, in the heart of Campania, is a diamond in the rough. Villa Raiano Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that today is the holiday formerly known as Columbus Day, in recognition of the Genoese explorer’s
The Standard Grill’s Yacht Dog Thom Fortune The classic New York City hot dog was just given a luxe upgrade, in the name of charity, of course. The Standard High Line, in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, has released the city’s first “Yacht Dog”, a gourmet take on the humble street food classic to support the local
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson holding a cod during a visit to Grimsby fish market, U.K. POOL/AFP via Getty Images There are just a few days left to agree a Brexit deal between the U.K. and Europe, or the U.K. will be forced to leave without a deal in place. Current reports suggest that there
Detail of Cerequio Vineyard at the Michele Chiarlo estate in La Morra Photo ©Tom Hyland Given the hundreds of indigenous varieties grown throughout Italy, the country’s wine industry is one of the most varied and fascinating anywhere in the world. While iconic reds such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino and Amarone are deservedly famous,
Voting at the polls getty Many food and hospitality businesses are incentivizing workers to vote. But, how does the law protect workers who are forced to choose between working and voting? Encouraging Civic Engagement Hospitality organizations of all sizes are encouraging employees to get out and vote. Examples include paid time off to vote, employee
Topline Yelp will alert users when a business has been accused of egregious racist behavior in a credible news story, the company announced Friday, the first prominent reviews platform to make such a move in the wake of racial justice protests across the U.S. The Yelp Inc. logo is displayed in the window of a
No need to lump all Lambrusco under one purple umbrella: these wines demonstrate a diversity of styles. With notes from John Foy. Lambrusco is a many-splendored thing. Illustration: L Bortolot; bottles courtesy of producers If you read last week’s introduction to Lambrusco, you’ll be primed for this week’s tasting notes. My tasting pal with the
Melissa King’s ramen with parmesan bacon broth and a soy sauce egg Top Ramen Relying on packaged noodles more than ever this year? Top Ramen may have the job for you! Nissin Foods Top Ramen, the inventor of instant ramen, has created ultimate carb lover’s dream job: Chief Noodle Officer (CNO). It’s a temp role
Close up shot of a collection of generic corks from Bordeaux red wine region, focus on one object getty 2020 has not been easy for the wine world. To list off a few hurdles: a globe of bars shut down. A global pandemic. Climate change. California and Oregon facing the most destructive wildfire season in
BOLJEVAC, SERBIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Danijela Petrovic (47) becoming a beekeeper after bees settled … [+] coincidentally in an old hive in her garden 14 years ago, shows honey, she produced, in Rujiste Village of Boljevac, Serbia on September 23, 2020. Petrovic, one of the rare female beekeepers in Serbia with 70 bee hives today
The Atomic Wings, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, has 11 locations, with more on the way. Courtesy of Atomic Wings In Manhattan, Atomic Wings is known as one of the premiere places to go for spicy, tasty chicken wings. Buffalo has its Anchor Bar, but Manhattan has its signature Atomic Wings. When the two owners, brothers
Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin is transforming the food system from the ground up by introducing poultry-powered, planet-cooling, regenerative agriculture. He talks about the need to rebalance humanity’s relationship with nature with Pip Wheaton, Ashoka’s co-lead of Planet & Climate. “We’re all indigenous to this earth.” Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin Pip Wheaton: Why do you do this work? Regionaldo Haslett-Marroquin:
Tally robot at Schnucks. Simbe When you shop at a Schnucks grocery store, you may share the aisle with Tally the shelf-scanning robot. Made by Simbe Robotics, Tally is autonomous and scans shelves for inventory to make restocking easier. Schnucks is expanding its use of the robot to 62 locations, which will allow Tally to
McDonald’s limited-time Travis Scott Meal was so popular, it led to a shortage of Quarter Pounders. … [+] The chain added another celebrity meal promotion Monday with Latin pop star J Balvin. McDonald’s During McDonald’s Q2 earnings call in late July, CEO Chris Kempczinski said the chain had “amassed a sizable marketing war chest” for the