Food & Drink

Hai Hospitality, the award-winning, Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā and LORO Asian Smokehouse & Bar, is opening Uchi LA today, their first West Coast concept. The restaurant, in the heart of West Hollywood, marks a significant expansion milestone for the brand as it closes a successful 20 anniversary year. Translated from the Japanese

‘Tis the season for excess. Dinners are long and full of holiday indulgences: mashed potatoes with extra butter, gratuitous amounts of desserts and often ever-filling wine glasses. If you need a break from all of the above, the non-alcoholic market is full of creative new entrants. This is largely driven by demand. In 2022, sales

How does a $230 billion dollar corporation with thousands of products bundled under dozens of brands connect to billions of customers on a personal basis? Currently, with hundreds of mobile apps. But Athina Kanioura, chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo, has a digital transformation plan to build a customized version of direct to consumer

For those who’ve mastered the art of home cooking and have the gadgets to prove it, finding the perfect gift can be a festive challenge. Fear not, because we’ve scoured high and low to curate a collection that’s perfect for luxury gifting—whether it’s for your foodie friend, the family chef, or maybe even a treat-yourself

Massimo Bottura, the visionary chef and owner of triple-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, is one of a few culinary masters to revolutionize Italian cuisine. With an avant-garde approach to the country’s most traditional dishes, Bottura’s conceptual creations have not only ranked his restaurant among the World’s Best, but helped him become a global advocate for the industry

LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s launch of a competing product in 2024. The moves are designed to take advantage of well-heeled travelers’ desires for unique experiences, according to

As the festive season takes over just about every corner of the city, London’s food and drink scene can become difficult to navigate, presenting a somewhat delightful dilemma for discerning palates. As always, Londoners are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a local looking for a new hotspot or a visitor eager to explore the city’s

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since marijuana’s cannabis cousin was federally legalized in 2018, hemp has outpaced the legal weed market in America. Now canned cocktails and other THC-infused beverages are going mainstream—especially in states where pot is still illegal. In 1939, six years after Prohibition was repealed, Manuel Eskind received

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s that time of year again: We’ve just honored the next batch of 30 Under 30 Food & Drink listmakers. What a bunch. There are dairy farmers and creators alongside restaurateurs and founders of brands of a wide array of products that just might be on

Recently the Cicerone Certification Program announced that six people had achieved the rank of Master Cicerone. There are now a total of 28 Master Cicerones worldwide. A Master Cicerone is similar to a Master Sommelier in the wine world but the focus is less on service/hospitality and more on general beer knowledge. The exam is

The Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action was formally announced and endorsed on December 1st at the “Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change” event at the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) Leaders Event at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) COP 28 in Dubai. The latest assessments

ROAR Organic has just completed a $6 million raise, according to a new SEC filing, bringing the rapidly growing hydration brand’s total funding to about $26 million. The company, previously backed by AF Ventures, Factory LLC, Melitas Ventures, and Odell Beckham (PitchBook), also closed another $6 million in February to support its retail expansion after

Occasionally, I lose my voice. It makes sense: I do a lot of talking. Much of my job is talking, whether moderating conversations at live events or chatting with inspiring people on the Food Tank podcast. The whole spark behind our work here at Food Tank is bringing people together—for dialogue. At the same time,

If there was one bottle that stood out to me this month, it was this French-inspired white blend from Mexico’s Valle de la Independencia, a region just outside San Miguel de Allende. A few things conspired to surprise me: I was looking for a “Tuesday night wine”—something not too splashy but that would elevate a

When Starbucks opened its first location in New York City on Broadway and 87th Street in 1994, it charged $1.25 for a small cup of coffee, and those were considered premium prices. Most other coffee bars and bodegas charged 75 cents or a buck. Those were the days. 787 Coffee (787 is the area code

Ripple Foods, has raised another $49 million in its latest funding round, an SEC filing shows, about two years after the Californian dairy-free protein company closed its oversubscribed $57.28 million series E led by S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, and Bloom8. Adam Lowry and Dr. Neil Renninger founded Ripple Foods in 2014 to use yellow peas

They drink differently in London than we do here in New York. For one thing, pubs open—and close—a lot earlier. For another, expect to buy a round for your friends at a pub, and count on them to buy you a drink in return. (All of which may explain why they drive on the wrong

Two landmark grocers based out of Chicago, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, are merging to become Outfox Hospitality with Foxtrot’s former president Liz Williams appointed to lead the combined entity as its new CEO. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4, and won’t cause any asset divestment, Williams

Umberto Cosmo, co-owner and co-founder of Bellenda wines, describes himself as a perpetual, restless traveler. As a wine enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, he is curious, inquisitive, and adventurous—willing to take risks and try new ideas. These character traits permeate his family-owned winery in the prestigious Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG wine appellation as well as the family’s

Jujamcyn Theaters’ relationship with Sweet Hospitality Group has soured. Following several months of heated negotiations, the concessions company is now begging a New York court to step in and stop the Broadway theater owner from bringing down the curtain on their longstanding agreement to serve cocktails and candy at its theaters. “Terminating our concessions at