Food & Drink

Lavash, a traditional regional flatbread enjoyed around the South Caucasus and western Asia, is an essential part of Armenian, Iranian, and Turkish cuisine. We traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, to see how it’s made there and learn about the importance of lavash. In Armenia, the dough is thinly rolled out and slapped against a tonir (underground

Consumerhaus, a centralized marketplace selling digitally-native brands that focus on health and wellness, has officially gone live in January 2023, and the platform could become an indicator of what Gen Z shoppers are looking for. Founded by 25-year-old Harvard University graduate, Claire Spackman, the idea for the e-tailer was originally created to dissipate her frustration

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Here’s a battle with national consequences. Last year California enacted a sweeping law that amounts to a virtual takeover of most of the state’s fast-food industry. A new, ten member council would have the power to set wages, benefits and working conditions for upwards of 500,000

The history of fried dough is traced all the way back to between 8000 B.C. and 5500 B.C. Throughout the world, just about every country has a pastry made from flour, water, and hot oil. From churros in Spain to namak pare in Pakistan, we’ll take a look at the fried-dough delicacies around the world.

Last week, Seafood Watch, the sustainable seafood watchdog program from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, released new and updated recommendations for giant tiger prawns and whiteleg shrimp farmed in Vietnam. The report brings good news for consumers and the environment, as certain farming systems have graduated from Avoid (red) to Good Alternative (yellow) in their ratings.

The vineyards of the Rhône Valley represent the second-largest wine appellation in France, according to Inter Rhône, a professional organization representing the region’s wine growers and wine merchants. This includes Côtes du Rhône, 15 crus, village level wines, and several other appellations within the larger context of the Rhône Valley, spanning an area as far

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American tastes have embraced the eating of sushi, mostly raw fish with rice or vegetables. One restaurant chain epitomizing that acceptance and growth is Kura Sushi SUSHI USA (NASDAQ NDAQ : KRUS), which launched in Japan in 1977 and is based in Irvine, Calif. in the U.S. Its revenue at its fourth quarter earnings climbed

Topline The median cost of a dozen eggs in the U.S. remains $4.25—over twice what it was a year ago—and while increased inflation in 2022 has contributed somewhat, the real reason egg costs remain high (as inflation otherwise eases) is an avian flu that has decimated chicken farmers, causing as many as 57 million chickens

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Even though Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey has only been on the market for less than a year, it has made quite an impact. From winning multiple awards at prestigious spirit competitions to their recent announcement that Seth McFarland had joined the brand, they have quickly established themselves as a brand on the rise.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is about to open its first Paris restaurant as part of an ambitious investment in France over the next decade. The American fried chicken brand signed a deal in 2021 with franchise partner, Napaqaro, to develop an aggressive expansion plan for the French market. It’s the latest sign of just how rapidly

Lobster from Maine is often considered some of the best tasting lobster in the world. Lobsters live in the cold, Northeastern United States waters off the rocky coastline, which are the perfect conditions. Lobsters from the region are prized for their tender and sweet claw meat. After they’re caught, these crustaceans get shipped to restaurants

As wiggle out of the grip that negroni sbagliatos had on us, what trend is next? I reached out to some of the country’s top bartenders to see what they’re drinking in 2023. From rum (and rum and more rum) to interactive drinks, these may be the top drink trends of this year. Putting On

The failures of FTX and Theranos should serve as cautionary tales. The shocking (but not surprising) downfall of the latest Silicon Valley darling, Sam Bankman Fried, along with the financial collapse of his company FTX, should be a wake-up call to those betting on the false promise of biotech meat, also known by its euphemism

In the small Italian town of Ruvo di Puglia, siblings Giuliana and Vincenzo Paparella carry on a 180-year-old family tradition making gelato from only three ingredients: milk, sugar, and eggs. It all started in 1840 when Uncle Luigi brought the art of gelato making from the royal courts of Naples to his hometown, Ruvo, and

The Lodge at Kukui’ula, Kauaʻi’s first private luxury residential and resort community, has announced the Living Well Master Series for 2023, designed to bring an immersive restorative experience to both members and guests. Led by culinary, health, and cultural “masters,” this bespoke offering will include small dinners, one-on-one consultations, and unique experiences. A portion of

2023 will be a challenging year for food retail and CPG, but what else is new? Nearly 3 years into a pandemic-induced hangover, the grocery industry continues to undergo enormous shake-ups, evolution and corrections. Inflation Nation Food price inflation (CPI) still sits above 10%, the highest in decades. In 2020, Covid-19 shut down vast swathes

Souper Fry in Merrick, New York, reopened its original location in March after closing in 2017. The Long Island joint is widely renown for the Sazini, (panini-wrap hybrid) which appears alongside the menu’s newest addition, the Knishwich. Besides its sandwich offerings, Souper Fry serves many kinds of homemade soups, as well as hand-cut fries with

You’d expect VIVA Chicken, a fast-casual Peruvian chicken chain, to be based in an urban center with a large Latino population such as Miami, or maybe Los Angeles or New York, but not Charlotte, N.C. But you’d be mistaken since VIVA Chicken launched in Charlotte, whose Latino population is about 10%. Co-founder Bruno Machiavello, a