Food & Drink

Pacific Coast Highway in California getty The surreal California coastline seems like a dream to a young man from Burgundy, France, who was swept away by the place, the wines and the people who have a casual, warm temperament balanced by a fast-paced creative energy. He became completely inspired by the idea that anything is

When I lived in Chicago, there was an Italian restaurant that made a chopped salad that I was obsessed with. My favorite part of the salad was the crispy bits of prosciutto that they used instead of bacon. I’m assuming that they used prosciutto because they had a lot of it around and they were

Mezcal has been flooding American markets for the better part of a decade. In fact, according to IWSR Drinks Mark Analysis, the category of Mexican agave spirit grew by 14.5% in 2020 alone. It’s expected to swell by some 10.5% per year into 2025. All this is to say: there are a lot of new

While Christmas is still a month away, holiday gift-buying season is officially in full swing. It can be a challenging time for many folks who struggle to imagine the most suitable present for their friends and loved ones. Thankfully, if your friends and loved ones are scotch enthusiasts, you don’t have that problem. Because—spoiler alert—we

Nailing the perfect holiday gift is not dissimilar to nailing the perfect recipe. It’s not an easy task, but when you get it right—boy, is that feeling hard to beat. I say that as a foodie, of course: someone who loves to host, cook, and create memories in the kitchen. Someone who, if you’re reading

These days, there’s a subscription for everything. Order mezcal to your door every month, or refill your toothpaste at regular intervals. Anything you could need, read, drink, or desire can show up on your doorstep. Including really good Champagne. In 2020, best friends and bubble-obsessed Erica Davis and Catherine Carter set out to discover a

The very word “Thanksgiving” implies contemplative calm and contentedness, but our national holiday—America’s second favorite according to BBC News—has become the diametric opposite. Instead of thinking about sharing turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie with loving family and friends in the comfort of a cozy home, most of us are stressed out thinking about

Last Thanksgiving, I decided to set out a few bottles of non-alcoholic wine alongside the usual spread of reds and whites that fuel our holiday conversations. My partner doesn’t drink, so my main goal was to keep something in his glass through the evening. But my two bottles of sans-booze red (both from Proxies by

As the breathtaking Andes Mountains were framed in the big bay window, a seemingly endless line of Argentinian wines shone in the sunlight as a small group of top professional winemakers from Argentina tasted the bottles before their honored guest arrived. The numerous wine stains on the white table cloths indicated that the professionals were

In 1823, a little-known glass factory 250-miles southeast of Paris got its first a big break. The factory had already been in business for nearly 60-years when King Louis XVIII custom ordered a line glassware for an event he was hosting at Tuileries Palace, and it didn’t take long for other royals and dignitaries to

Holiday season 2022 could be the first of many ravaged by bird flu as the worst-ever U.S. outbreak has yet to be contained. Here’s a conversation starter if there’s a lull around the Thanksgiving table, or any table: More American birds were killed this year by avian flu than turkeys slaughtered for holiday feasts. It

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to relax with friends and family, and to reflect on reasons to be thankful. One aspect is the successful wine grape harvests around the world, which provide an opportunity to pair delicious wines with the Thanksgiving turkey. However, turkey is not the easiest meat to match wine, because it

There’s no getting around the biggest eating holiday of the year without a discussion of what to drink with the bird and all the trimmings. Many will gravitate toward domestic wines on this most American of holidays (Fourth of July excluded), but for those wanting to bring a global flare to the table, here are

On Thursday, Americans will pause to give thanks, a modern expression of the ancient tradition of harvest festivals that celebrate an abundance of food. So, it is fitting then that today is World Fisheries Day, a celebration of the abundance of food that comes from the waters of our planet. A thread runs from World

Philippe the Original has been a landmark of Downtown Los Angeles for 100 years. Established in 1908, Philipe’s is a 4th generation family-owned restaurant. It’s also where the original french dip sandwich was “accidentally invented” and became a national sensation. See more from Philippe’s here: https://www.instagram.com/philippetheog/ https://www.facebook.com/PhilippetheOG/ —————————————————— #PhilippeTheOriginal #FrenchDip #FoodInsider INSIDER is great journalism

If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is easy to make and extra special, consider making your own cheese. Ricotta cheese that is. A few years ago, I took a cheese making class in California. It was an artisanal cheese class and we used ‘just milked’ cow’s milk and various starters. When I

Thanksgiving 2022 is less than a week away, and it’s time to talk turkey. There is a turkey shortage right now, and turkey prices have jumped in a rather “fowl” manner. But is all of this really that surprising? After all, since early 2020, there’s been a shortage of, well, seemingly practically everything from toilet

With how ubiquitous Italian beef sandwiches are in Chicago, it’s hard to pick just one. But the line outside Johnnie’s Beef and its #1 rankings on several best lists are a good indication that this spot is one of the Windy City’s favorites. According to Eater, Johnnie’s Italian beef sandwich is considered by many to

Golden Door and Singapore Airlines launched a partnership a year ago bringing the wellness retreat’s nutrition-focused menu to the Star Alliance airline’s longest flights. It is now growing the connection by launching new menu items in a second phase of the program. Also returning are some of the most popular from the first iteration. The

Several hundred key stakeholders in the realm of agricultural sustainability met in Glendale Arizona on November 16th and 17th to exchange progress reports, ideas and concerns about the sustainability of agriculture. The theme of the meeting was “Strengthening US Food and Agriculture’s Capacity to Drive Change.” The event happened to coincide with the week that