Food & Drink

As temperatures in the South continue to climb well into September, refreshing local brews can help take the edge off one of the steamiest summers on record. Here are seven IPAs with plenty of southern street cred to help beer drinkers cool off during the last stretch of summer, perfect for all Labor Day last

Sushi has become a part of the American diet. For example, the supermarket chain Kroger sells over 40 million pieces of sushi a year at its 2,719 locations nationwide. But some of us may wonder if it is OK to consume this much seafood. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,

One kilogram of cashews can cost $10 wholesale — over seven times as much as peanuts. And in the US, retail prices for raw whole cashews can reach $15 per pound. But cashews are more complex than most other nuts. Each cashew kernel grows inside a toxic shell. It must be carefully extracted from this

One of Manhattan’s most celebrated restaurants is reopening after a years long closure. Café Boulud is on its way back to Manhattan, with a new location in Midtown East. The original restaurant temporarily closed in early 2020 due to the pandemic and never reopened. Today, chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud announced that Café Boulud will

The global volume of food waste is estimated at 1.6 billion tonnes, 80% of which is considered edible; this represents more than 30% of all food produced, and 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. While a part of this waste can be attributed to the production and harvesting phase of food and to consumer behavior,

Trends come and go. Cosmopolitans, Beaujolais Nouveau, spumante, Midori sours — drinks that rose, fell, then rose again. So what are top sommeliers predicting we’ll be drinking in fall? Let’s find out. Sticking to the Jazz Standards “Feeling the effects of inflation, I predict that diners will look to ensure they enjoy their dining experiences

Grocery and drug store workers are essential to their communities. Their workplaces are sources of food as well as public gathering spaces. But over the last few years, clerks and cashiers have had to deal with increasing incidents of crime and violence at work. One recent study identified over 360 shootings in the last 3

The Glenlivet Speyside single malt scotch whisky recently launched their Twist & Mix Cocktails, a new line of premium, ready-to-serve, whisky-based cocktails that use first-to-market technology. With the twist of an innovative cap, flavors are released and mixed into The Glenlivet Single Malt scotch to create high quality, freshly mixed cocktails without the hassle. While

Mention crispy chicken sandwiches to most American consumers, and a host of brand names spring to mind including Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Popeyes. But there’s another crispy chicken establishment that nearly blankets the country, but operates slightly behind the scenes: Krispy Krunchy Chicken. Most of its 2,850 locations, found in 47 states, are situated inside of

Sour beers are having a moment and that’s great for beer lovers everywhere but also for people who go, “well, I don’t like beer.” To those people, I hand them a sour beer. Sour beers can be tart and tangy or they can incredibly complex with notes of fresh hay, tart apple, sour cherries and

Yes, you’ve read that right, Cher has launched an ice cream brand and called it Cherlato (of course). In a mid-July Instagram post the iconic singer announced she would be launching an gelato brand, many fans and followers questioned its authenticity. Still, with ice cream collaborations between Nikki Minaj and MYX Fusion, Gwyneth Paltrow and

When the Notre Dame and Navy football teams take to the field on August 26 in Dublin, Ireland, they will officially kick off a new college football season. One that will see 254 top-tier football programs nationwide focused on bringing home glory to their respective campuses. While the end results of their campaigns won’t be

Every year, Wine & Spirits Magazine declares their top wineries of the year; the global makers who have dominated a rigorous blind-tasting process. Surprisingly, this year’s list was particularly globe-trotting — Chile, Georgia, Slovenia, Chile, and Uruguay were all represented alongside the powerhouse regions of California, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. Here are a few

Something that continues to baffle me is that we have a solution that can help end child hunger in the United States. And we just aren’t using it. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools across the U.S. began providing free meals to all students, regardless of their income. This was thanks to a

The coffee chain giant inaugurates the Autumn season with new drinks and returning favorites today. Starbucks has strategically decided to advance its fall menu’s unveiling in a move that aims to capture burgeoning consumer demand for early fall flavors. Despite the lingering heat of August, select seasonal drinks and food items are available today in

Every year, Wine & Spirits Magazine declares their top wineries of the year; the global makers who have dominated a rigorous blind-tasting process. Surprisingly, this year’s list was particularly globe trotting — Chile, Georgia, Slovenia, Chile, and Uruguay were all represented alongside the powerhouse regions of California, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. Here are a

In a remarkable new collaboration, Glenfiddich, the purveyor of luxury Scotch whisky, and Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel, have teamed up to launch The Glorious Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Whisky Adventure, worth nearly $100,000. The once-in-a-lifetime package seamlessly intertwines the artistry of Glenfiddich’s Time Re:Imagined series – an upcoming collection of their most refined single malt

At the intersection of fashion and hip-hop culture, Benny Emery carved out an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. Instead of settling for mundane internships like fetching coffee, Emery strategically positioned himself where every budding fashion entrepreneur was bound to go: Kinko’s in Soho. “My thought process was simple,” explains Emery, “Anyone wanting to run a fashion

The producer of brain health-focused protein bars MOSH, launched by Alzheimer’s advocate Maria Shriver and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger in 2021, has officially raised $3 million in series A, with near-term plans to launch offline for the first time in select retail stores and roll out new products. This financing round, closed after MOSH sold

Ready to set sail while enjoying fine dining? A new experience turns a temporary restaurant closure into an outdoor adventure. While the Midtown restaurant undergoes renovations this summer, Marea has packed its bags (and kitchen, and dining room) and collaborated with Classic Harbor Line to create Marea at Sea. This new concept combines leisurely sail