Food & Drink

If you speak to a chef in America, he or she probably owns a Japanese knife. But this notion was not so common back in the 1980s. How did it happen? It was the job of Saori Kawano who single-handedly educated American chefs and made premium Japanese knives available to them. Kawano founded Korin in

Dia de los muertos, the Day of the Dead, is observed across Mexico on November 1st and 2nd. The lively celebration includes colorful decorations and elaborate ofrendas (altars) that feature food and drinks to welcome back the souls of the departed to the world of the living. And while there are iconic dishes and beverages

Have you ever sausage a recall? Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., is pulling a lot of pork. More specifically, the company is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products due to some health concerns, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announcement. The link to health

I’ve taken some liberties over the years with pairing wine with the unusual—books, movies, video streaming and even home ownership. Because don’t y’all relate more to drinking a bold California blend after spotting a snake in your basement than pairing it with some fancy-schmancy food thing you will—face it—never even try to make? So, in

Rémy Cointreau’s sales have shown ‘remarkable performance’ over the first half of 2022-2023, according to the French company. Sales rose 21.1%, powered by strong growth across many of the firm’s major brands. Recorded sales grew to $868.9 million over the six months ending in September 2022. This includes a 9.7% in sales volumes across the

It’s Virginia Wine Month—not that you need a reason or a season to try these sleek and savvy wines. Winemaking and Virginia go a long way back but it wasn’t always a harmonious relationship. Early colonialist tried to cultivate first Virginia’s native vines and when that failed, imported French vines. Indeed, the 1619 state assembly

The glittery pink jewels that sparkled in the light attracted the fashionable crowd at The Ritz Carlton Nomad ‘Champagne and Art’ event as they seemed like bejeweled beacons that called out to the sophisticated guests. As one approached closer and closer, the exquisite shapes and brilliant colors of the gems were even more impressive and

It’s unseasonably warm this week in October—all the more reason to keep on drinking rose, which, increasingly, shows itself to be a wine that extends beyond the summer months. In the spirit of Italian-American heritage, which is celebrated this month, here are some stellar Italian roses to consider. Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021, Friuli DOC.

Immunity-boosting shots company, Vive Organic, has been acquired by Paine Schwartz Partners’ portfolio company Suja Life for an undisclosed sum, amping up their competition with fellow players in the space, including So Good So You. Evercore EVR served as financial advisor to Paine Schwartz Partners, and Kirkland & Ellis served as its legal advisor. Houlihan

A new study concludes temporary work visas allow firms to expand and hire more U.S. workers, contrary to the arguments of immigration opponents. Economists find it is the latest in a series of recent studies that demonstrate the key premise of immigration restriction—that there is only a fixed number of jobs in the economy—relies on

Out of more than 12,000 Indian restaurants and curry houses in the UK, only eight have a Michelin star. A small and surprising number, I’d say, considering 194 UK restaurants earned at least one star in this year’s official Guide and Indian cuisine is one of Britain’s all-time favorites. Over the years, the prestigious stars

Amy Cartwright has always been a trendsetter. When she opened Independence Brewing Co. in 2004, it was the only female-owned brewery in Austin, Texas, and one of only two production breweries in the city limits. Since then, she has grown the company from a small local business to a multi-state operation, and helped create some

The lucky winner will be paid $10,000 to travel to up to eight countries as they document their favorite culinary and cultural stops along the way. If an all expenses paid trip around the world to eat and share your favorite food photos on social media is on your bucket list, then this might be

If you’re a fan of exceptionally rare spirits and you’re in San Francisco this week, then October 27th is your lucky day. The Last Drop Distillers is hosting a paired dinner at Angler, a Michelin-star seafood restaurant overlooking the bay along The Embarcadero. And it’s going to be a dram-lovers dream. The event kicks off

Halloween is right around the corner. And for craft cocktail fans in Chicago the celebration has already started. The Langham—a 5-star hotel in the heart of downtown—has teamed up with another luxury brand, Moet Hennessy, to concoct a series of drinks inspired by one of television’s most ghoulish series…behold the Stranger Things tipple takeover. From

If you’re looking for fun in San Diego, look no further than the Gaslamp Quarter. This downtown district dates back to 1950, when it was first developed for commerce near the waterfront. Now, the historic area is known for restaurants, bars and and its pedestrian zones — everything is easily walkable within a few blocks,

“At the end of the day,” say the founders of Little Trouble Wine Co., “we’re two best pals who are thrilled to share our labor of love and sweat and roadside sandwiches with you.” If that doesn’t sound like a wine to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon or evening, I don’t know what does. Friends.

Wine tourism is becoming increasingly popular as wine lovers opt to visit the terroirs where their favorite wines are produced. The Valdo winery (Cantina Valdo), located in the town of Valdobbiadene, in Veneto, Italy, is a leading producer of sparkling wines and also one of the oldest wine producers in the region. The company produced

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I hate to rev up anxiety, but it’s time to start figuring out what you’re sourcing for Thanksgiving. These next few weeks are going to fly by. Given sky-high inflation, drought pushing up prices, and a persistent scourge of bird flu which has decimated turkey stocks,

New York-based cookie and coffee chain Chip City, which was launched nearly five years ago by two childhood friends Peter Phillips and Teddy Gailas to provide nostalgic, gourmet sweet treats, plans to expand beyond its headquarters in the Northeastern U.S., with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. The rollout plan will be supported