Food & Drink

National IPA Day has been a celebration of one of the most popular craft beer styles since 2011. Observed on the first Thursday each August, National IPA Day is a hoppy hootenanny. Since it falls on August 3 (8/3) this year, here are six IPAs with 8.3% ABV. Cheers! WeldWerks Dad Nap – Greeley, Colorado

Popeyes, the New Orleans-founded fast food chain, has secured a hefty £50 million ($63 million) investment from a private equity firm in the UK. In doing so, the fried chicken chain joins a number of successful food partners at TDR Capital, including Asda and Pizza Express. Popeyes only saw its inaugural UK outlet open its

The International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) is an anticipated annual gathering. It draws a global set of producers of Pinot Noir to McMinnville, Oregon each summer. International Winemaking Perspectives The 37th annual event, held in July 2023, featured producers from Oregon, California, Austria, South Africa, Argentina, France, New Zealand, Chile, Australia, and Canada. An IPNC

In the world of soul food, few names resonate as deeply as Claude Booker. As a chef and the founder of Booker’s Soul Food Starters—a company dedicated to providing authentic soul food meal kits—he has made it his mission to celebrate the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that define this beloved cuisine, and to

The Original Rainbow Cone opened in 1926 and became Chicago’s most legendary ice cream destination. The signature ice cream cone is comprised of five flavors: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (New York vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio and orange sherbet. Insider’s Herrine Ro visits the shop and talks to the third generation owner Lynn Sapp.

If you are looking for the ideal place to enjoy a terrific meal just steps from Broadway, this lovely Greek restaurant may just be the place for you. The atmosphere is festive and the ingredients are sourced from local farmers’ markets throughout the year. The highlight is undoubtedly the incredible selection of fresh fish that

During the pandemic, direct-to-home wine thrived. With on-premise locations closed, it was easy to order wine to your doorstep — no need for the hustle and fuss of heading to your local wine shop. But after the major sales boosts of 2020 and 2021, how is the direct-to-consumer wine scene doing? Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness

The non-alcoholic category is not going anywhere. As drinkers consider to moderate their consumptions, more and more brands are entering the category, offering high-quality alternatives to beers, wines, spirits, and ready-to-drink cans. The no- and low-alcohol category has a market value of just under US$10 Billion globally, according to the IWSR Global No- and Low-Alcohol

IPA Day was first celebrated in 2011 and since that day, the IPA style has grown by leaps and bounds. It feels like every day is IPA Day nowadays what the the popularity of IPAs on store shelves. From best selling brands like Voodoo Ranger IPA from New Belgium (the 10th best selling beer of

If you are a cocktail fan in New York, you must have heard of Angel’s Share in the East Village, Manhattan. Also, you may have mourned in March 2022 to find that the legendary bar closed due to financial hardships caused by the pandemic. Founded in 1993, the bar was known for epitomizing the classic

In a spirit category best-known for shots and margaritas, it’s fair to say Komos is not your average tequila. Taking inspiration from European wine-making techniques, the brand’s ultra-luxurious tequilas are quite simply a standout among its competitors; aged in fine French oak barrels, held in mantelpiece-worthy bottles, and retailing for over $130 each. All of

One of New York City’s buzziest 2023 restaurants just added more opportunities to book a highly coveted table. Bad Roman, Quality Branded’s over-the-top Italian restaurant in Columbus Circle, will kick off weekend brunch service on Saturday, July 29. The new daytime menu includes a variety of shareable items, plus a fun kids menu. Like Bad

To the newbie, the Hamptons’ culinary landscape may seem like the epitome of the fad. What’s up? What’s new? Which celebrity chef has landed and where? Which is the latest pop-up? Happily though, there’s another side to dining in the Hamptons. A side where regulars enjoy the area in all seasons and where solid eateries

Greenpoint has become one of New York City’s culinary hotspots in recent years, and a new, luxe chef’s counter is adding yet another destination-worthy dinner to the North Brooklyn neighborhood. Directly across from McCarren Park, Chef Yuu Shimano’s first restaurant sits on a tree-lined block, offering a unique and elegant 18-course French omakase menu. The

Maestro Dobel, creator of the world’s first cristalino tequila, and Mexico City-based design studio Onora release the second of three limited edition Dobel 50 Cristalino bottle stoppers, highlighting the native lacquering technique of laca de Olinalá. Handcrafted in wood, these quality bottle stoppers were created especially for Dobel 50 Cristalino by Adolfo Escudero García, second-generation

Food has a powerful way of shaping memories and leaving lasting impressions on our lives. For many of us, certain dishes can transport us back to moments of joy, sadness, celebration, or comfort. For American cultural icons like musician Elvis Presley, the foods he loved and the stories behind them can offer fascinating insights into

There’s nothing like putting your feet up on a hot summer day and opening up a bottle of…..red wine. Red wine isn’t the most seasonal of beverages in the summertime, but a recent Drizly consumer report pointed out that this summer, respondents were way more excited to uncork a bottle of red wine over rosé

When Alex Kidd, creator of the social media handle @DontDrinkBeers announced in May that he had been diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at the age of 39, the entire beer community was besides themselves with the news that felt like a gut punch. Kidd has a young son and his wife is currently in

Sunshine Punch today becomes the latest entry into the booming ready-to-drink segment. The new product promises to stand out on shelves as something wholly unique: a nostalgic, adult take on a the classic creamsicle treat we all remember from summers of yore. It’s a rum-based cocktail, which pours out of the snazzy matte orange bottle

Rice makes up a major part of the diet of more than 3 billion people around the globe. The staple grain is used in savory dishes like Spain’s paella and sweet dishes like Filipino champorado. Rice is believed to have first been cultivated in China, which is also the world’s largest producer of rice today.