Food & Drink

Charn Bak has spent over a decade building various food and beverage retail concepts since he graduated from Cornell University. But when food service was hit hard by the pandemic, especially those run by Asian entrepreneurs due to mounting racially motivated hate crimes, Bak had to pivot to a more innovative business idea — weaving

Cocktails differ around the world based on alcohol of choice and origin story. You’d be surprised at how some were invented. For example, the Kir Royale was created with Aligoté after Nazis confiscated all of Burgundy’s finest red wines. Other creations, like the Italian negroni, were as simple as just replacing soda water with gin.

This summer I was lucky enough to travel to Slovenia for a barbecue contest. As it turns out, both barbecue and line dancing are big hobbies in Slovenia. I was invited by the US State Department and The Culinary Diplomacy Project to be a culinary ambassador for the barbecue part of the Slovenian Country and

Actress, producer, director, and activist Eva Longoria, probably best known as Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives, will be starring in a new role. Longoria will serve as a virtual “culinary tour guide” on the new CNN Original Series, Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico. The six-episode series premieres at 10 PM ET/PT on Sunday, March 26.

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Sunken scotch has captured the imagination—and pursestrings—of whisky enthusiasts for generations. It’s the term used to refer to liquid that’s unintentionally aged at the bottom of the sea after a shipwreck. Now American whiskey is poised for the same treatment. Call it banished bourbon. The story starts on an ill-fated evening in December of 1854.

El Bandido Yankee tequila has done the seemingly impossible in just a few short years. It has broken out of a crowded tequila field filled with splashy celebrity brands to become a significant player in one of the hottest spirits category’s these days, tequila. This feat was accomplished by building the brand around America’s thriving

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Raising swine in high-rises seems like the premise of a dystopian television show—but it’s happening in real life. And from my perspective, it’s frightening. Last fall, the world’s largest free-standing hog farm opened in a rural village in central China. It’s 26 stories tall. And together with an identical farm set to open soon, they’re

Coffee is more than a product. It’s a ritual and a way to cultivate connections with people. This is the ethos and vibe that’s deeply ingrained in Emma Chamberlain’s wildly popular coffee brand, Chamberlain Coffee. Launched in 2020 by YouTube phenomenon and content creator, Emma Chamberlain, in 2020 (she was named among Forbes 30 Under

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From the people who encouraged you to pay extra for guac comes a new fast casual concept centered on greens and fresh ingredients. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on February 15 that the international restaurant chain is opening a new restaurant called Farmesa Farmessa will soft open at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California this

Rachel Wagoner has been the director of CalRecycle for two years, but she has worked for two decades in environmental policy including time in the legislative office of the governor. She grew up as one of six children and her family had a strong waste-not-want-not ethic. She feels as though modern society has lost that

From cheesy shot glasses to personalized fondue mugs, these nine gadgets are perfect for people who love cheese. If you want to buy any of the products (featured in chronological order), visit the following links. We’ll make some money to support our videos: Cheese Curler: http://amzn.to/2ktrMaf Pizzarette: http://insder.co/pizzarette Fred & Friends Cool Shooter: http://insder.co/shooter Kovot

The new year is off to a fast start, but it appears that many companies have taken a step back from basing decisions solely on the bottom-line and have added social responsibility goals to their performance scorecards. They’re becoming more attentive to “stakeholders” beyond just their investors and consumer base and have realized that becoming

Dry January has ended, but for many folks, whether Gen X moving into the moderation phase of life, or Gen Z, apparently already enlightened, nonalcoholic (NA) drinks remain a permanent fixture in their lives. That includes me, a longtime wine writer seeking to rotate nonalcoholic drinks into my lifestyle as a complement, not a substitute.

A Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant is expanding within its own neighborhood. From the James Beard-nominated team behindThe Musket Room, comes Raf’s. Opening at 290 Elizabeth Street, the space aims to evoke the grand cafés of Europe and create an intimate space for café culture downtown. Housed in a century-old space once home to Parisi Bakery, Raf’s

One of the most famous love stories of the wine world is how perfectly bubbles fit into romantic celebrations. Valentine’s Day certainly attracts new and committed bubbly fans to pop a cork. “Over the past year, we have seen a rise in Champagne sales, as consumers trade up within the wine and specifically sparkling wine

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin More than half of American consumers will in some way celebrate Valentine’s Day, according to a National Retail Federation survey. But that doesn’t mean they’re all prepared for the most romantic day of the year. Forbes’ expert contributors have suggestions for last-minute gifts, whether you’re looking

Nothing pairs better with romantic holidays than wine. Beer seems out of place, and cocktails far too fussy — you rather spend your evening staring into someone’s eyes than shaking up ingredients. And while red wine certainly works well with any manner of romantic spreads, it certainly doesn’t capture the celebratory nature of Champagne. While