Highland Cattle surrounded by some of the best bargains in scotch whisky. Brad Japhe Despite the current administration’s 25% tariffs, the US remains one of the primary export markets for Scotch Whisky. Sure, we plow through a lot of the liquid—$2.4 billion dollars worth of it in 2019, to be exact (according to the Distilled
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TOPLINE Herbalife, the nutritional shakes and supplements multi-level marketing company, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday and agreed to pay $123 million to settle charges it bribed Chinese officials, the third time in four years it’s been slapped with penalties by the U.S. government. A worker stacks
A popular initiative by the UK government to subsidize 50 per cent of all meals out is proving so popular that some restauranteurs will continue the discount out of their own pocket after the campaign ends on September 1, according to The Guardian. The Eat Out to Help Out program was designed to draw diners back
Every state has its own iconic food — Idaho potatoes are world famous, and New York pizza is legendary. Here’s a look at the most iconic food from all 50 states. And yes, we’re including coffee as a food. MORE FOOD VIDEOS: Best Sandwich In Every State How Eggs Are Eaten Around The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD5CODUMWio
getty Starbucks SBUX had a difficult year for a multinational, coffee-roasting, caffeine-boosting corporation. While the company started the year on a strong note – with same-store sales up 8% in Q1 – the pandemic dash all hopes the company had of making 2020 its strongest in four years. In China alone, the coffee conglomerate’s same-store
Just as so many other jobs have been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, so too has the role of the restaurant critic. In an article on Poynter, writer Kristen Hare covered a critic who is choosing to include a new element in his reviews, born of the pandemic. The Orange County Register’s critic, Brad A. Johnson,
Bread is known to be convenient, nutritious, and, of course, delicious. From naan in India to the French baguette, we take a look at 29 types of bread around the world. MORE AROUND THE WORLD CONTENT: What Pizza Looks Like Around The World Fast-Food Restaurants From 12 Countries Around The World 20 Comfort Foods From
TOPLINE D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine sued grocery delivery company Instacart on Thursday for allegedly deceiving customers into thinking a service fee was a tip, and then pocketing the money for its own operating costs as well as failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales taxes to the city. Clark resident Jen
Tables in the outdoor dining terrace of the downtown New York restaurant Bubby’s Laurie Werner On an early August night in the downtown New York neighborhood of Tribeca, the tables spread out on the sidewalk and the street are packed with locals, as bustling as can be while adhering to the requisite six feet apart.
Paul Grieco had me at “Pascaline.” Pascaline Lepeltier had me at “Nietzsche.” Those are not, admittedly, ten words I ever thought would be strung together in an article about wine. But instigating the unexpected is a significant part of the appeal of Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir wine bar in New York’s Tribeca. Is he
The New York International Spirits Competition announces top local spirits. With the pandemic … [+] battering the craft distilling scene, it’s never been a better time to drink local. getty Over the last decade, the United States has welcomed a renaissance in the craft distilling world. There are now over 2,000 craft distillers across the
Marco Sweets & Spices is a new direct-to-consumer ice cream brand. Marco Sweets & Spices For those who have an adventurous palate (and perhaps wanderlust), Luke Christianson and Avery Henderson have created a new ice cream brand with globally-inspired flavors: Marco Sweets & Spices. Christianson, who has worked in the food and beverage sector as
It sounds strange at first. But the most compelling things to say about wine aren’t always about the wine itself. The most compelling things about wine are often, instead, about the people and the influences behind the liquid that’s in our glass. For the final installment of this series, I’m taking the same approach with
Mendoza in Argentina is a marvellous wine region, and not only for Malbec. But there is no doubt about it; Malbec is the superstar here. You could spend a long time drinking nothing but Mendoza Malbec and still find new taste sensations. Malbec can be powerful and intense, packed with dark fruit. But also elegant.
Man packing the product in the box with woman preparing the invoice. Two people working together at … [+] warehouse for online seller business. getty The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted consumer food-buying behavior to direct-to-consumer channels. Food companies and online grocers have scrambled to pivot to the increased demand and market opportunities. Alli Condra, a
The legendary Swedish vodka, Absolut Photo Illustration: Brad Japhe In the world of craft spirits, vodka seems forever in search of respect. And although we’ve done our best to dispel the rumors—that it is invariably a flavorless category of spirit—misconceptions persist. But don’t feel too bad for the segment. According to the Distilled Spirits Council,
Light Breaking Through the Clouds getty When Cyril Chappellet sat by his father’s bedside as he lay there dying, he and his siblings wanted to promise one last thing to their father – to finally receive 100 points for their Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. They had gotten close with a “99.5” but that
Erin Harris and Dia Simms, owners of spirits advisory and investment company HANDS, have acquired a … [+] stake in Saint Liberty Whiskey Company. Courtesy of SHAREIF ZIYADAT This week marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment—the pivotal legislation that gave women the right to vote. But the challenges didn’t stop there for 1920s
A selection of CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective beer offerings CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective president Matt Fraser had sat in front of the same white wall for so many Zoom calls that a colleague got sick of the backdrop and sent him a three-dimensional decal so scenic even Bob Ross might do
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco makes 10,000 fortune cookies a day, but you won’t find them in any restaurant. Instead, the business relies on tourists who want to see the process that goes into making the famous cookies. Owner Kevin Chun isn’t too concerned with making a profit either — he even