Food & Drink

Gin, the timeless spirit that is the cornerstone of a whole host of classic cocktails, has been on a tear in the new millennium. That’s a boon to lovers of the martini, negroni, Singapore Sling, and a whole slew of other elegant cocktails who saw flavored vodkas and blended drinks rule the roost during much

Pivoted as a collaborative model for high-growth consumer brands to engage more effectively with their investors and better scale their businesses, Humble Growth, a $312 million growth equity firm led by three CPG veterans, has officially launched. Managing Partner Nick Giannuzzi, famed consumer lawyer who has helped facilitate a number of notable transactions in the

Sierra Nevada Brewing has launched the “Still The One” Friends Reunion Contest with possibly the best prize a beer lover could dream of. One lucky craft beer fan will reunite with five of their friends at Sierra Nevada Brewing’s brewery in Mills River just outside Asheville, North Carolina to brew a custom-made beer. Sierra Nevada

London is not lacking on the Italian food front. Separate from the pizza, pasta and ice cream traders that have taken over the country (and, dare say, the world), the UK’s capital has over 2000 restaurants dedicated to Italian cuisine alone. And Bocconcino, it seems, has quietly risen through the ranks. First opened in 2014

Every August the Beverage Trade Network releases its list of the top-rated beer, wine, and spirits on shelves in a respective calendar year. The liquids are assessed by expert palates from all corners of the industry and awarded a score from 1-100. Anything from 70-79 claims a bronze medal; from 80-89 a silver, and from

Santorini is synonymous with sumptuous island escapes. But as any visitor to this enchanting part of Greece will tell you, not all luxury is created equal. For guests fortunate enough to secure a stay at the Katikies Kirini, a whole new level of splendor is unlocked. The sprawling property was repurposed from a historic monastery

Colorado, a state known more for being a playground for outdoor lovers, has officially been anointed a culinary hotpot. That’s because, on September 12, 2023, the Rocky Mountain state received its first-ever stars in the venerable Michelin Guide at a gala event in Denver. By becoming the sixth region in the United States to receive

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I ’m still reeling from the climate study that came out earlier this week, which revealed the Earth is past its “safe operating space for humanity” on six of the nine indicators tracked—climate, biodiversity, land, freshwater, nutrient pollution and manmade chemicals. It’s unsurprising, and yet deeply

Irving Fain is an indoor vertical farming pioneer who says, after he sold his enterprise software company to Oracle, he wanted to work on a problem that had broader societal impact. He was fascinated by the fact at the time, that agriculture is the oldest and largest industry in the world. He told me that

New York City is home to 73 Michelin Star restaurants, with a new batch of awards due this fall. Before the official ceremony on November 7, the world renowned guide has announced a batch of 15 new restaurants that can be up for stars or Bib Gourmand recognition this coming year. This past May, the

The word Bourgogne elicits images of the Côte d’Or containing centuries old climats with famous names producing globally coveted wines. Almost halfway between Paris and Beaune sits the village of Chablis, with the village of Auxerre to its west. While considered part of Bourgogne, the larger regions of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois are located northwest

Austria’s single vineyard wines have received significant attention and labeling refinements in recent years, giving them a lift with sommeliers and wine enthusiasts. These wines animate the concept of terroir, exclusively crafted from grapes grown in a single vineyard to showcase unique site characteristics. Kamptal winemaker Alwin Jurtschitsch says that these wines show the DNA

Fresh fruit is available as a diverse, delicious, and healthy option for most American consumers. Some fruits are only in stores on a seasonal basis, but many are found throughout the year thanks to a collection of technologies that enhance storage life and quality, allow energy-efficient shipping, and prevent food waste. Within the post-harvest portfolio,

In an era where technology relentlessly advances, the retail industry faces a transformative opportunity through Ambient IoT (Internet of Things). Steve Statler, Chief Marketing Officer at Wiliot shared what grocery retailers need to understand and embrace about this game changing technology. He started with a basic understanding, “it [Ambient IoT] enables a logical progression, just

High-end fine wines and luxury spirits retailer Le Clos debuted a worldwide exclusive whisky—The Glenlivet 74-year-old—on September 11 across its boutiques at Dubai International Airport. The bottle is retailing at a discounted price of AED144,999 ($39,476/£31,300) for the duration of the pre-launch until September 19. From that date, other retailers will also be selling the

The back-to-school season often puts pressure on working families to find time to eat well-balanced meals together. In between school drop-offs and pick-ups, extracurricular activities, appointments, and demanding work schedules, finding time for a quality sit-down meal can be challenging. In a study conducted on work-life stress hindering healthy eating for a family, it was

Brandon Landry, who turned Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a sports bar and casual dining restaurant, based in Baton Rouge, La, into a success, opened a new fast-casual dining spot, Smalls Sliders, in September 2019, that is showing early signs of becoming popular. So far it operates nine Smalls Sliders, all in Louisiana, where Landry knows the

Last week we surprised a lot of whiskey enthusiasts by revealing that the New York World Spirits Competition had landed on a relatively obscure craft release as its “Best In Show Bourbon.” Now we’re back with more exclusive intel from the prestigious annual judging, this time related to scotch. The winner here is markedly less

Cheers to the most festive time of year! Oktoberfest in Munich, an annual event that brings in 1.25 billion euros for the Munich economy, starts September 16 so to get you prepared, lay out your dirndl and your lederhosen and get ready for the best time of year for beer lovers. Oktoberfest encompasses two styles

Topline The chemically addictive fatty, salty and sweet foods that make up 68% of the American food supply have historically been pushed to consumers by the nation’s leading tobacco sales companies, new research shows, suggesting the same companies responsible for what has been called a “smoking epidemic” could also be partially blamed for a decline