Food & Drink

Most drinkers could be excused if they didn’t know about tequila producer El Tequileño, the recently named Agave Producer of the Year and the maker of the Best Tequila of the Year by the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Known as “Mexico’s Best Kept Secret,” the venerable brand has spent the last 64 years turning out

Pasta is an incredible culinary chameleon, loved and consumed worldwide. Its delicious versatility has inspired unexpected and delightful adaptations that bring comfort, creativity, and local flavors together. While spaghetti has origins in Italy, you can find this long noodle has inspired dishes, traditions, and even desserts around the world. Here are 9 unique pasta traditions

Standing in a classroom named after Alberto Joaquim Chipande, the first Defense Minister of Mozambique, is 17-year-old Marciela Mateus, leader of an adolescent girls’ club in her community in Nampula, Mozambique. She is surrounded by twenty-five teenage girls of various ages and backgrounds— gathered here with a common objective— to learn how to transform their

The global agri-food industry— valued at $6 trillion— is one of the most highly exposed to water risks, with water stress impacting many of the world’s largest food-exporting countries. Paradoxically, despite mounting perils to both food and water security stemming from water depletion, pollution, and climate-induced droughts, the food and agri-business sector is a chief

Williamsburg has a stylish new omakase spot, where hip hop plays across a white oak omakase bar, and a renowned sushi chef realizes his childhood dream. Shota Omakase, a 16-seat Edomae-style omakase restaurant, opened at 50 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in September. Created and fully owned by chef Cheng Lin, formerly seen behind

Late last year, a hidden trove of whisky was discovered in a cellar room deep within a 13th century Scottish castle. The liquid was subsequently tested and determined to have been distilled back in 1833, making it the oldest known scotch in existence. Now two dozen bottles of it are going under the hammer in

Thailand is known for many magical things. Wine isn’t one of them. But among the world class beaches, stunning tropical panorama, and immensely flavorful cuisine of the country there exists a burgeoning grape-growing scene. These viticultural aspirations are primarily promoted in and around Hua Hin—along the northwest coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Now one

Embrace the creepy-crawly spirit of Halloween with these spooky Halloween cocktails that will surely send shivers down your spine. From mysterious elixirs to chilling concoctions, these drinks are perfect for adding a touch of fright to any Halloween gathering. Cheers to the witching hour with our roundup of the spookiest sips! Morgue-a-Rita Aptly named as

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Though few are familiar with OSI Group, it is one of America’s largest private companies. Its breadth is huge. OSI’s factories can marinate, sous-vide, or batter and fry any protein—beef, pork, poultry, seafood, even tofu and other alternatives. The company’s machinery can brown, sear or char

Any quick online glance will reveal numerous beer of the month offers or brewery-specific clubs, all promising their members access to some of the best brews they have ever had. But most tend to fall short. Instead, they deliver a few interesting beers interspersed with more humdrum offerings. People tend to drop their memberships almost

Goodbye Riviera Café after 48 years, and hello Miss Ruby’s Café in the heart of Sheraton Square in … [+] the West Village. Pictured is the new stylish bar area at Miss Ruby’s Café. Melissa Horn or 48 long years, the bi-level Riviera Café was known as the nexus of nightlife in the West Village,

Pasta lovers, rejoice! Have you dreamed of learning to handcraft orecchiette, the ‘little ears’ pasta from Puglia? Or how about impressing your guests with a flavored pasta dough like spinach tagliatelle? Crafted by chefs, experts, and Nonna’s from around Italy, these books have tips for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced pasta makers. Within

The last several years have seen an explosion of individuals and funds diving headlong into the world of spirits investing. Driven by the hyper explosion of the whisky market, where bottles of Scotch, Bourbon, and Japanese Whisky continually set new sales records, investors are actively searching out the next hot bottle. This has led to

Musician and entrepreneur Zayn Malik has just joined Mixoloshe, the non-alcoholic cocktail brand, as Chief Creative Officer (CCO). To mark the announcement, Malik has launched his first flavor for the brand—a non-alcoholic Lychee Martini—though the partnership will extend far beyond this collaboration. “I’m really excited about this new venture,” says Malik. “I’ve been wanting to

This past weekend, beloved West Village-based chocolatier Li-Lac Chocolates celebrated its 100th anniversary—an impressive feat for small, family-owned businesses everywhere. Deemed New York’s oldest chocolate house, the original location rang in its centennial with a weekend full of chocolate-covered festivities, with a slew of seasonal, autumnal chocolates to boot. Li-Lac was founded in 1923 by

October is for more than just colorful leaves and Halloween fun — it’s also all about everyone’s favorite comfort food. Why? Because it’s National Pasta Month! So this is a special month, whether you’re an expert in the kitchen, learning to make homemade pasta, or simply a spaghetti super-fan. In honor of pasta lovers everywhere,

Coltivare, Houston’s beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant from Agricole Hospitality, is known for its year-round backyard garden whose bounty informs the menu. This summer, executive chef/partner Ryan Pera grew Eight Row Flint Corn, a sweet, tender variety of heirloom corn with indigenous roots which will be ready to harvest in October, and will feature in a

The Global Spirits Masters is a tasting panel comprised of master sommeliers, masters of wine, senior buyers and acclaimed mixologists. Each year they convene to blindly judge entries from thousands of brands, entered across dozens of categories. The experts have just released their autumnal list of the best liquid on shelves right now. And today

Last week in Singapore, the World’s 50 Best Bars unveiled its annual list of…well, the world’s 50 best bars. Perched high amongst these tipple temples was Double Chicken Please, a two-in-one draft and craft cocktail lounge in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Bested only by Sip in Barcelona, DCP now not only claims the title of

Joel McHale has many talents. You may know him best as a comedian—star of the hit show Community, which ran from 2009 through 2016. Or, more recently, Animal Control, which was just renewed for a second season on Fox. He’s also a former college football player for the University of Washington, a member of a