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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

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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

Yanni Hufnagel, Lemon Perfect’s founder and CEO, has confirmed an SEC filing that the Atlanta, GA-based hydration company has raised another $36.8 million in its latest equity deal, just one year after closing a $31 million series A with involvement of internationally famed artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. As a result of the investment, Carlton Fowler, Managing

Think pink. It’s what a lot of today’s hottest tequila brands are doing. Scan the aisles of your local liquor store and you’ll see a slew of coral-colored newcomers in the agave section. They fall into a subcategory that’s been dubbed “Rosa,” or, rosé tequila. Here’s what you need to know about the liquid. Though

Picking a bottle of wine for your Valentine’s Day celebrations shouldn’t bring you heartache. Instead, it should fill you with joy, knowing that you will celebrate it with someone special or just by yourself curled up on the couch for the night. To make things easier for you, we reached out to the team at

Dial 5 for caviar. Nothing says luxury like quite like on-demand caviar, and as the craze for this delicious delicacy continues to reign supreme in high-end restaurants and caviar bars across the U.S., one hotel is heeding the call — literally. Set on Central Park South, on what’s commonly known as Manhattan’s ‘Billionaire Row,’ Park

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Caviar is everywhere in 2023, and the Big Apple is getting even more of it. On Friday, February 17, Caviar Kaspia, the beloved Paris boutique and restaurant that dates back to 1927, will open at The Mark on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by interior designer Jacques Grange, Caviar Kaspia’s newest restaurant and caviar shop

Almost $26 Million was raised at the Naples Winter Wine Festival this past weekend, breaking previous records for the amount garnered by this annual fundraiser. The money benefits at risk and underprivileged children in Collier County, Florida. It is one of the top charity auctions in the world and since its 2001 inaugural event it

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States just held its annual economic briefing. The digital conference included ample data suggesting a strong rebound for the industry in the wake of COVID-era lockdowns. And for the 13th straight year, liquor gained market share within US beverage alcohol, rising to 42.1%. That figure marks a significant

We tend to think of clouds and rain the way Joni Mitchell described them in her classic song, “Both Sides Now” in which she sees clouds as either something of beauty or as a problematic source of inconvenient weather. As Joni put the latter: “so many things I would have done, but clouds got in

Tragedy struck Turkey and Syria this week, as a massive earthquake struck the region. More than 11,000 people have died, and countless others displaced. This devastation hits especially hard since many in Turkey and Syria are already vulnerable—Turkey is home to the world’s largest refugee population, and after more than a decade of civil war,

While most people plan in advance for the perfect champagne, sparkling wine, or other desirable beverage for Valentine’s Day, not everyone considers the ideal music. However, at Krug Champagne House, headquartered in Reims, France, they have been pairing music with Krug Champagne for decades. All of their experiences in this special arena of ‘champagne and