Food & Drink

Comfort LA co-founders Mark Walker (left) and Jeremy McBride (right) outside their restaurant Comfort LA Since May, the Black Lives Matter protests have sparked national discussions on racial justice and caused people across the U.S. to become more aware of the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses. A recent report from Yelp showed that from May

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks with labor leaders in Lancaster, Pennsylvania … [+] while former Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar hosted a roundtable for food and farm workers. AFP via Getty Images The Biden campaign today hosted a virtual roundtable of food and farm workers and advocacy groups who praised Joe Biden’s policy positions

Ancient Vine getty The red grape variety Petit Verdot has had a long history of growing in the Bordeaux region yet it has only been planted in tiny quantities during recent times. Petit Verdot is a later ripening grape that has thick skins like Cabernet Sauvignon and it can give a deep color, a tannic

Chicago Chef Stephanie Izard has permanent laid off employees at four Chicago restaurants. (Photo by … [+] John Lamparski/Getty Images) Getty Images for NYCWFF Last summer, I walked into Chicago’s new Hoxton Hotel in the Fulton Market district. I wanted to check out Cabra, the rooftop restaurant from Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard, who had

Florida, Miami Beach, Walgreens liquor store, Jack Daniel’s, whiskey. (Photo by: Jeff … [+] Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Greoup via Getty Images Let’s talk about the term, ‘American whiskey,’ shall we? While many drinkers across the globe might read the phrase as synonymous with bourbon, this is not even

Talk about a pivot. The luminous, nimble Michael Mina, one of the country’s most creative chefs, launched MINA Family Kitchen back in April 2020 right after it became clear that COVID-19 pandemic was not a fleeting disruption but rather an unwanted longterm visitor. MINA Family Kitchen is a pickup and delivery service operating out of

What makes a wine truly great? It’s an especially difficult question to answer in the United States. Not only are we a relatively young wine-making country, but we don’t have the same ranking systems that France, for example, has relied on for so many generations. Burgundy, of course, has a well-established hierarchy of vineyards: Grands

Labor Day sipping shouldn’t involve any laboring at all so canned wine, cocktails and such sippers … [+] are perfect for celebrating. Cupcake Vineyards Labor Day celebrates hard work, but who wants to actually celebrate by laboring?  Whether you’re enjoying a social distance party, enjoying a private barbecue with immediate family or just enjoying the

Scoop’s newest flavors are Black Sesame, Taro, Classic Milk Tea and Passion Fruit, from left to … [+] right. Scoop by Spot The ice cream market is bustling with new and interesting flavors that are available for nationwide shipping. Selling through direct-to-consumer and retail channels may be a lifeline for ice cream shops who are

Brown-Forman and Beam Suntory The 146th Kentucky Derby may have been delayed four months, but that didn’t stop bourbon from flowing all summer. So if you’re not in the mood for yet another classic mint julep while watching the Run for the Roses, these simple bourbon-based cocktails are a sure bet—even if your horse doesn’t

Serving fresh pizza pie in Los Angeles dineL.A. For an industry so devastated by the circumstances of 2020, September brings some measure of good news to restaurants across Los Angeles. Between the 1st and the 18th of the month dineL.A. returns with a focus—for the first time—on delivery and takeout. The summer iteration of the

This week, from September 1st through 9th, the great Ornellaia estate is hosting its twelfth annual Vendemmia d’Artista auction. It’s being hosted in conjunction with Sotheby’s, with proceeds, for the second year in a row, benefiting the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s “Mind’s Eye” Program. Unlike the galas of previous years, however, the pandemic has forced

At the Shoprite in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, a Saladworks kiosk shows the partnership between the two … [+] companies. Courtesy of Saladworks Salad bar eateries are facing tough times during the pandemic. In fact, Sweet Tomatoes, a soup and salad buffet franchise with 97 locations, shuttered during the pandemic. But Saladworks, another salad specialist, has established a

Limoncello is one of the most popular Italian liqueurs. The yellow drink is made in southern Italy, in sunny Sicily, the Gulf of Naples, and the Amalfi Coast — mostly because these areas offer the perfect soil and weather conditions to grow lemons. We visited Villa Divina, a villa on the Amalfi Coast in the

Tequila Patron lining the back bar of a party. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Getty Images In the past, the average American drinker would sip tequila on celebratory occasions—shot back and chased with lime, poured into margaritas on Cinco de Mayo or sipped in Palomas on Taco Tuesdays. Though tequila is a rich, diverse category—full

Farmers Business Network cofounders Amol Deshpande (left) and Charles Baron: “Farmers deserve more … [+] opportunities to be recognized for sustainable practices,” says Deshpande. Timothy Archibald for Forbes Agtech unicorn Farmers Business Network is spinning out a new sustainable farming company, called GRO Network, that will track and score the carbon footprint of specific crops

Canned sardines are a delicacy in Portugal. The country has a long fish-canning tradition, to the point that the sardine has become a national icon. We visited Conservas Pinhais, one of the oldest preserving factories in Portugal, that has kept its artisanal canning method since 1920. It makes 30,000 cans a day. Fore more, visit:

After the success of Miraval Rosé, Brad Pitt is launching a Champagne. Getty Images Brad Pitt is making a case to continue rosé season on through the winter months with the announcement of his new rosé Champagne. Dubbed Fleur du Miraval, the Champagne is an extension of Pitt’s popular rosé brand Miraval. (Despite the celebrity

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 02 : A bartender sells a frozen margarita to go to a customer in the Bushwick … [+] neighborhood. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) Getty Images If you’ve bought or sold an alcoholic beverage to-go from a bar or restaurant in a state that’s made an emergency accommodation to allow

During Covid, over 72,000 restaurants have permanently closed in the U.S., with others closing … [+] temporarily. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) Getty Images During Covid, over 72,000 restaurants have permanently closed in the U.S. The National Restaurant Association reports that the industry lost $165 billion in sales between March and July, and that the