Food & Drink

After being overshadowed by Guinness and Irish whiskey the last few centuries , poitín—the lesser-known Irish spirit—is seeing a revival. This Irish moonshine, deeply rooted in the country’s history and lore, is traditionally among the most potent alcoholic drinks on the planet—and it was very illegal in Ireland for over 300 years until 1997, when

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Hopes were high that the International Wine and Spirits’ first-ever Global Judging event of North American whiskey on home soil would unearth some fantastic bottles. Well, it didn’t disappoint. An expert panel sampled almost 500 bottles in Kentucky in early September, and the results were just

Over the years Seth Watkins has won praise for the way he farms. Pinhook Farm, in southern Iowa, grows diverse crops without commercial fertilizers and with limited pesticides. It also tries to tune into the natural instincts of the livestock (such as calving in the spring, when it’s more comfortable for the cows, rather than

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ah, fall is upon us. Is there a better time of the year? The temperatures are dropping, the evenings are getting longer, and the trees are changing. Best of all, tailgating season is here, as folks across America gather to cheer on their favorite football teams.

The stage is set for what has been referred to as the “Oscars of Spirit Competitions.” Back in April, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition convened for its annual multi-day judging. Since then, we’ve seen a steady rollout of all the Double Gold winners minted during that time. To receive the honor, multiple judges must

Autumn usually ends up being a major season for bar and restaurant openings in New York and 2024 promises to be no different. Among a dozen hotly-anticipated arrivals, Crane Club might just be the most sizzling of them all. Literally. The polished 200-seat eatery, opening in November, will showcase the woodfire specialities of acclaimed chef

New York is nothing if not an embarrassment of riches. Especially, of course, when it comes to world-class food and beverage. To navigate the sheer density of it all (not to mention, keep a finger on the pulse of what’s exciting and new) people increasingly rely on tastemakers from the social media space who, in

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since its launch in 2010 Angel’s Envy has established itself as one of the premier bourbon brands in the market. Founded by industry legend Lincoln Henderson, the man behind Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack, the brand helped introduce the idea of finishing bourbon in exotic barrels

It’s Fashion Week, so what are you drinking? For me, it’s rosé, a wine category that effortlessly transitions over from summer into fall, especially as we’re still enjoying sunny days. Here are a few fashionable bottles that not only straddle both sides of Labor Day, but also make great style statements with their packaging or

When STAY. “Zero-Proof” Bar opened in Los Angeles in January, it seemed to mark a sign of the sober-curious times: An entire establishment dedicated to serving elevated adult beverages without any alcohol on the menu. While the NA adult beverage industry is thriving right now, perhaps it’s a ritual that consumers in LA prefer to

Rosé is stylish all year-round and here’s a case to prove it. It’s Fashion Week, so what are you drinking? Me, it’s rosé, a wine category that effortlessly transitions over from summer into fall, especially as we’re still enjoying sunny days. Here are a few fashionable bottles that not only straddle both sides of Labor

In Lagos, Nigeria, where the hum of the city mingles with the aroma of freshly baked bread, Chef Juliet Aigbe, known affectionally as “Chef Juls,” slides a grain-free wedding cake into a large commercial oven. Her award-winning bakery, Cakeflair, is more than just a place where wholesome baked goods are crafted; it’s the site of

Chef Enrique Olvera is in love with tacos, tequila and tennis. The first entry on that list ought to be obvious: the tastemaker has been instrumental in elevating the street food into veritable art form. His two Michelin Star restaurant Pujol in Mexico City even features a taco omakase menu. But unless you were at

Food and beverage inflation hit just about every product earlier this year. So when Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said he would test “dynamic pricing,” it did more than raise a few eyebrows. Some interpreted that to mean Wendy’s could go the Uber route with “surge pricing,” charging more for burgers during peak demand. Tanner tried

Leader in the Beverage-Alcohol ecommerce space, Flaviar, has acquired Speakeasy Company, another ecommerce agency that has become a strong competitor in the industry, the companies tell me exclusively. The merger is effective immediately and the companies will continue operations under the Flaviar brand. Flaviar’s acquisition of Speakeasy will provide the company with a wider breadth

Ghia is taking a step further into the nonalcoholic beverage space by launching Le Fizz, its first ready-to-drink aperitif in a 750mL bottle. This expands Ghia’s overall NA lineup of two large-format aperitif concentrates and a line of single-serve aperitifs known as Le Spritz. Le Fizz launches with a Strawberry & Orange Blossom flavor. “Le

Earlier this summer, the Scotch Whisky Masters revealed its 2024 results of the best liquids the category has to offer. It’s an annual blind tasting competition, which includes an expert panel comprised of some of the most trusted palates in the UK. Those judges had plenty to mull over and offered up quite a lengthy

Amsterdam, a city renowned for its picturesque canals, vibrant culture and general naughtiness, also boasts a thriving culinary scene. And I’ve done more than my fair share of eating and drinking to get to know it well. Realistically, it’s one of my favorite foodie cities in Europe. Beyond the tourist hotspots (and there are, indeed,

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin September always starts with a vengeance, doesn’t it? To kick the month off with something creamy and comforting, I’m serving up a feature on the family behind Sargento cheese. Turns out, the shredded mozzarella brand popular at grocery stores across the country started 71 years ago

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Earlier this month, Bologna, the capital of the Emilia Romagna region, welcomed Grand Tour Italia, a reimagined theme park. Geared primarily to domestic and international travelers, Grand Tour Italia offers an immersive, bird’s-eye view of the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Italy’s 20 regions, designed