Food & Drink

Topline China and a number of other countries have suspended imports of Brazilian beef after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed last month, sparking concern for the country’s crucial livestock sector as experts move rapidly to investigate the disease linked to a fatal and incurable human disease. Key Facts Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or

As the head winemaker for the legendary Burgundy wine house, Maison Louis Jadot (Jadot), Frédéric Barnier gets many incredible benefits. One of them is traveling around the world, selling some of the most famous wines around the globe, rooted in a long history of high-quality wines that goes back over 150 years. On one such

Curries and peppers, garlic and ginger, mangos and carrots, and Egusi seeds and pimento are all stars in Kwame Onwuachi’s show, now permanently housed at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. For the Lincoln Center, a venue known for hosting world-class ballets, majestic orchestras and award-winning actors, Chef Kwame’s

In the middle of the bustling East Village in Manhattan, Veselka has been a connection to the Ukrainian community that settled there since it opened in 1954. In 2023, it earned a James Beard Outstanding Restaurant nomination, based on its “food, atmosphere and hospitality while contributing positively to its broader community.” Winners will be announced

Meati Foods, a Colorado-based alternative protein company, announces today the launch of its inaugural scientific advisory board. Headed by Dr. Harold Schmitz, former Chief Science Officer at Mars, the five member board aims to further the company’s scientific knowledge around fungi. According to Schmitz, the Meati Scientific Advisory Board (MSAB) will focus on five major

Roughly 25% of factory-farmed animal proteins in the U.S. are consumed by dogs and cats each year, and Petaluma is on a mission to reduce that percentage. Garrett Wymore and Caroline Buck created Petaluma in 2019 after struggling to find dog nutrition that equally prioritized their pets and the planet. Petaluma brought its oven-baked formula

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based City Saucery announces proudly on its website that its tomato sauces stem from “ugly tomatoes.” This isn’t a nasty Yelp review, but the company’s showcasing that its homemade sauces are derived from “local upcycled tomatoes that would ordinarily go to waste.” It describes itself as a “mission-based food manufacturing company,” which is dedicated

From the big screen to fashion catwalks, the French macaron has become a pop culture icon. And it’s thanks to Ladurée, the French company credited with inventing the colorful cookie over 130 years ago. Today, Laudrée has turned its colorful macarons into a cookie empire. MORE INSIDER FOOD VIDEOS: India vs UK Nando’s | Food

The Master of Wine exam is known to be one of the most difficult tests in the world and there are less than 500 people who’ve secured the honor since the program’s inception in 1953. One of those people is Cees van Casteren MW. In 2012, when he earned his Master of Wine (MW) title,

As the restaurant industry grapples with fragmented supply chains, an ongoing labor crisis, and dramatic price increases for everyday ingredients, one family-owned eatery is enjoying its well-earned reputation as a sustainable culinary oasis in Texas. Owned and operated by husband-wife team, Brian and Amanda Light, Ronin is located in Bryan, about halfway between Austin and

This week more than 250 wine trade buyers and professionals descended upon Napa Valley to bid on wine lots mainly from the stellar 2021 vintage, as part of the annual Premiere Napa Valley Auction. After a week of multiple tastings around the valley, the final auction paddles were raised on Saturday afternoon. The tally for

Motal cheese is a goat cheese flavored with herbs that is made throughout the Caucasus, particularly in the mountainous regions of eastern Armenia. The cheesemaking technique dates back about 5,000 years and is in danger of disappearing. Insider traveled to the town of Chambarak, Armenia, about two hours northeast from the capital, Yerevan, to meet

A strawberry unlike any other is about to make its debut. Oishii, the brand behind the coveted and sometimes viral Omakase Berry, will be launching its second strawberry, The Koyo Berry, this spring. Known for creating visually perfect, red, always seasonal strawberries in their indoor vertical farms, Oishii’s newest berry is designed to encapsulate refreshing

A combination of weather-related events looks set to cause sharp frosts that will hurt the forthcoming wheat crop, experts say. “Upside volatility risks are growing for the winter wheat market,” writes Shawn Hackett, in a recent edition of The Hackett Money Flow Commodity Report. In other words, get ready for another surge in prices for

Downtown Los Angeles has a new spot to sip, gossip and gush over Issa Rae Fandom. And, of course, caffeinate, take a few Zoom calls and get creative. Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen has expanded to Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) at 718 Hill South Hill Street, with a pop-up running through the summer. Started by co-founders

Date night at Shake Shack (SHAK) is getting a bit classier. As an addition to the newly launched white truffle menu, which includes a white truffle burger and white truffle fries, the quick service restaurant is trying a new business model: Sit down service. From February 27 through March 2, participating Shake Shack locations will

No longer maligned, Chardonnay is making a comeback. Not that it ever left for some of us. One of the first toys I bought for my Golden Retriever puppy was a plush wine bottle bearing a label, “Ruff Day Chardonnay.” I could relate to the sentiment. Chardonnay is one of my go-to wines, not only

Craving a big bowl of pasta but not eating carbs? Spaghetti squash is the answer and it is almost as popular a choice as pasta these days. The go-to dish is spaghetti squash topped with meat sauce but more and more the pasta-like strands of squash are being topped with the viral Baked Tomato Feta.

Crystal Cameron-Schaad says that she is grateful that her small business has not only survived, but managed to thrive over the past couple of years. As the owner of Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet, a boutique and education center in Norfolk, Virginia, Cameron-Schaad is an inspiration to people interested in working or further establishing themselves

Dry January has ended, but for many folks, whether Gen X moving into the moderation phase of life, or Gen Z, apparently already enlightened, nonalcoholic (NA) drinks remain a permanent fixture in their lives. That includes me, a longtime wine writer seeking to rotate nonalcoholic drinks into my lifestyle as a complement, not a substitute.