Food & Drink

For the average drinker, today’s whiskey landscape offers a lot of information to unpack when looking for a great bottle to taste. As one of the most popular spirits on the planet, many styles and blends from distillers across the globe crowd the shelves these days. Toss into that mix the broad spread of prices

Mark Taira assumed control of his father’s business in the 1980s and grew a small local bakery into a $2 billion fortune built on sweet rolls. Now with the third generation in place, he’s hungry for more acquisitions. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff The sweet smell of baking bread swirls sugar and butter notes in

With Lunar New Year celebrations taking place in Asian communities this week, what better way to join in than with a cool Asian-inspired cocktail? Bartenders across the country are coming up with creative takes on classics using Asian ingredients and spirits to enjoy during the festivities and well into the spring. As 2024 ushers the

Since I migrated to the Cayman Islands from Barbados four years ago, I’ve found myself yearning for the sensory experiences that I once took for granted. The familiar pop of flying fish, our cherished national dish, as it sizzles in a greasy pan. The vibrant hues of multi-colored rum shops lining the coastline. The gratifying

Sure chocolates are nice for Valentine’s Day (or any time, really) but if you really want to show the person you love you care about them, there are plenty of beers that mimic lots of desserts. If your special someone loves beer, then all the more reason to go this route. I’ve selected five beers

Grocery prices are 30% higher than just 4 years ago. In the wake of World War Two, the grocery industry was born to ensure a cheap, convenient and abundant food supply. Decades later, the same industry leveraged pandemic-related supply chain crises to raise prices and reap enormous profits, all while selling less food. Sustained higher

Tea and how you take it can be a contentious issue. So much so that reaction to a recent scientific study might compel the Brits to throw a Boston Tea Party of their own, but more on that to come… Brewing a Global Beverage Plenty of countries lay competing claims to have been the driving

Super Bowl advertisers strive to get their ads to stand out from the crowd in the most watched event of the year. The need to maximize exposures to recover the $7 million investment in a 30 second ad has led to most brands teasing the ads and/or pre-releasing them prior to the Big Game. This

As the undisputed champion of Australian Indigenous cuisine, Chef Nornie Bero is still an “island girl at heart.” She embodies a heartwarming tale of creativity, identity, and passion with an unwavering connection to her roots. Bero from the Komet Tribe of the Meriam People on Mer Island in the Torres Strait, her journey in the

Welcome to the delectable world of pizza, where tradition meets innovation and flavor knows no bounds. As we embark on a culinary journey through 2024, it’s time to uncover the latest trends shaping the beloved dish that has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. From cutting-edge technology to tantalizing toppings and global influences, the pizza

The growth of tequila and mezcal over the past decade has been nothing short of meteoric. According to the latest tracking data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, sales of Mexican agave spirit totaled $6.5 billion in 2023. That marks a 7.9% increase on American shelves from the previous year. Meaning that it’s

By now if you have not heard about, read about or even discussed AI (Artificial Intelligence) with a friend, a business colleague or even your significant other you must be coming out of COVID hibernation, from a dark place with zero internet connectivity. Do not worry though, you are not the only one not fully

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin To celebrate Fresh Take’s 100th edition, I thought: Wouldn’t it be fun to take a turn down memory lane? This year marks a decade for me at Forbes. I’ve learned so much, and reporting for its magazine and beyond has brought me to some incredible destinations.

The Botanist gin is introducing two cask-matured expressions, representing the brand’s first innovations since its initial launch in 2010. Available globally starting today, these new aged gins are inspired by tequila’s aged classifications, a first for the spirit category. Created in Islay by the whisky experts at Bruichladdich Distillery, head distiller Adam Hannett’s mission was

In a poignant move, vegan restaurant Nomas Gastrobar has announced it will be adding meat and cheese to its menu, sparking a national debate around the harsh realities of cost-of-living crisis today. Owner Adonis Norouznia candidly shared the challenges faced by his restaurant in a message to his customers this week, attributing the decision to

In the Caribbean, the rise of financial technology is not just a trend—it’s a beacon of hope for aligning economic prosperity with sustainable development, especially in the face of mounting climate vulnerability and food insecurity. A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest, and Finnovista paints a vivid picture of the fintech boom

Earlier this month, I asked a dozen-or-so sommeliers what regions they were particularly excited about this year. They cited Lodi’s new-school Cali cool, Sicily’s mineral reds, and white wines from the cradle of civilization. This time, let’s gaze back into the crystal ball and predict what trends will surface over the course of the year.

Now that Dry January is over (insert Hallelujah chorus here), our city’s kitchens are finally firing up. Let’s get real, February is no time for culinary hibernation; it’s a month to venture into the gastronomic wonders beyond our postcode, and see all those friends we’ve ignored for the sake of our so-called “resolutions”. From sizzling

New Orleans has no shortage of standout places to eat and drink, and newcomer Porgy’s has managed to carve out a unique space in the city’s restaurant scene. The retail space and restaurant opened its doors last month, with veterans of NOLA’s hospitality community at the helm: Marcus Jacobs and Caitlin Carney (Marjie’s Grill, Seafood

One of the most ambitious new projects to emerge in Kentucky bourbon in years has the potential to make big waves in the whiskey world. The massive Garrard County Distilling Co. just outside Lexington, Kentucky, began filling its first barrels on January 2. Those barrels will soon be joined by many, many, more, the facility