Food & Drink

As far as tequila goes, blancos are by far my favorite. And not without good reason: They’re eminently drinkable—whether in cocktails, on the rocks, or neat. They make for excellent pairings with a vast variety of dishes and cuisines. Plus, a significant number of high-quality expressions are easy to get your hands on at reasonable

In certain cities of Florida including Tampa and St. Petersburg, La Segunda Central Bakery is the place to go for Cuban bread, Cuban sandwiches, and café con leche. It has three retail locations, a major wholesale business, and has been increasing online sales. La Segunda exemplifies what happens when an independent business becomes known for

There is a common phrase that appears in the popular press, in grant proposals and as a fund raising theme for several environmental groups: “the decline of the honey bee.” This is often referenced as a looming threat to the future of our food supply and typically blamed on pesticides. In fact honey bees in

When the Spanish Civil War ended in 1939, many areas in Spain were plunged into an economic depression where even highly skilled professionals such as doctors would barely make ends meet, such as the Comenge family. Despite the family struggling after the war, today, they own a gorgeous winery called Bodegas Comenge in the highly-respected

May is the Anderson Valley’s biggest wine month of the year, with Pinot Fest 2022 on the weekend of May 20-22 being held again in the Grand Tasting walkabout format with the addition of a VIP Bubble Lounge. In previous years, the accompanying Wine Auction was help at the event, but this year, you can

Though April is the month officially designated for earth awareness, you can drink wines produced with environmental awareness all year ‘round. Here are a few to try this month and beyond. Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot Biologico 2018, Toscana IGT. A single-varietal wine from a top producer in Tuscany that will change your mind about Merlot (that

New Yorkers no longer have to leave home to dine from one of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. In 2021, Eleven Madison Park made waves by announcing that its highly sought after tasting menu would become 100% plant-based, and now, the Michelin-starred, lauded eatery is launching a new product to bring it into the 2020s:

A dumpling is typically dough wrapped around various fillings, or sometimes no fillings at all. It can be steamed, boiled, fried, or baked. From sweet to savory, we’ll take a look at how 23 countries enjoy their dumplings. Editor’s Note: Momo is a popular dumpling in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and Northeast India. Special thanks to

The story of Jonathan Tourgee’s path from chemical engineer to CEO of a craft vodka startup is about love, entrepreneurship and the choices we make. And, not incidentally, it’s also about quinoa, the high-protein seed revered by the Inca civilization and now distilled by Tourgee into Quri Vodka, sold in a classy gold and black

Topline The stock market rebounded sharply on Thursday, paring back some of its losses this week as investors cheered a host of strong first quarter earnings reports from the likes of Facebook-parent Meta, Qualcomm, McDonald’s and PayPal. Key Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.9%, over 600 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 2.5%

I will never forget my first encounter with pétillant natural (pét-nat, for short). Early in my wine writing career, I participated in a virtual education platform. There I met a wide range of wines, from Wisconsin to Vermont, Slovenia to Turkey. The one that never let me go was La Garagista’s appropriately named Coup de

Kilolo Strobert has been in the wine industry for more than 15 years, working at the likes of wine shop Le Dû’s Wines, hotel Le Parker Meridien (now Thompson Central Park New York), Zagat and more. Her latest project takes her back to her roots, with the reopening of a Prospect Heights wine shop where

Easter is in the rear view mirror and that means that grilling season is here. Even if it is a little cold where you live, it’s time to tune up the grill and get cooking. When I think of what’s better cooked on the grill, my list is long. And fish tops the list. It

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious gift or simply want to treat yourself to something special this Mother’s Day, champagne’s got you covered. You could celebrate with a glass of Spanish Cava or Italian Prosecco, of course, but why settle for less than France’s best, given the occasion? These days there is a champagne for

Portillo’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain that many call the one-stop shop for iconic Chicago foods. It has a world-famous chocolate cake, an Italian beef sandwich, cheese fries, a chicken croissant, and a chopped salad. The most popular menu item is the restaurant’s Chicago-style hot dog, topped with mustard, relish, onions, sliced tomato, pickles, peppers,

A series of surveys administered by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have revealed that, in the English-speaking Caribbean, the estimated prevalence of severe food insecurity has increased by 72% since the onset of the pandemic and by 44% as compared to one year ago. In April

Plants are naturally “solar powered,” but there is a carbon footprint associated with growing them as a crop. The fuel used to power tractors and other equipment is part of that footprint, but the largest component on the order of 36% is associated with the natural gas used to make synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Between conflict-driven

The world’s biggest Starbucks opened this spring in Tokyo, Japan. At 32,000 square feet, it’s bigger than the previous largest, the Shanghai Reserve Roastery. The four-story building overlooks the Meguro River and was partly designed by Olympic Stadium architect Kengo Kuma. On the menu are Espresso Martinis, Cold Brews, cream sodas and whiskeys.  For more,

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I started Fresh Take to keep sustainability at the forefront of the conversation every week, not just when the newsletter falls on Earth Day. That said, I’ve put together a particularly climate-focused edition for you today. A lot of climate reporting can be tough to digest.

Want to brush up on your biodynamics? Get the dirt on your dirt? Here’s a short reading list for Earth Month, with a focus on wines cultivated with care. Some are old, some new, but all are timeless in their themes of environmental stewardship Southern France biodynamic champion and winemaker Gérard Bertrand launches a new