Food & Drink

A boy basking in the sun getty “Time for dinner,” is heard in the distance as a boy runs around with his dogs along steep rocky paths. The several layers of dirt that cover every inch of him indicate that it was a great day. “Time for dinner!” his mother yells a second time and

Art Basel Miami sits at the intersection of food, art and culture while shedding a new spotlight on the culinary world of Black food creativity! Specifically, the business of Black-owned restaurants, with chefs like Mashama Bailey, Co-Owner of The Grey in Savannah, GA and Diner Bar in Austin, TX, will be on full display through

As you’re driving down Ulster Avenue on the way into town in Saugerties, N.Y. about 100 miles north of New York City, your eye is attracted to a glitzy new two-story building that houses Sawyer Ice Cream Company. It opened in mid-October 2022 and is owned by two brothers, Bob and Larry Siracusano. The duo

By: Christos Makridis When many have their eyes turned to the salient collapse of FTX and other major web3 token projects, there are exciting and novel use-cases behind NFTs brewing in the spirits industry. NFTs are about authenticating ownership of not only digital assets, but also physical ones, including high-ticket fine wines and other beverages.

Since opening in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn in late 2018, Ponyboy has emerged as one of New York’s top nightlife destinations. Now they’re hauling that winning formula straight to the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We’re talking about a little place called Aspen—where the beer apparently flows like wine. And the cocktails are about

It’s a great time to be a tequila lover. As the demand for the spirit soars worldwide, brands are focusing on innovating and experimenting with new products to quench drinkers’ thirst. It seems like every week brings a new bottle to market, especially ones on the higher end of the spectrum. The recent nationwide release

New data from the IWSR predicts that alcohol e-commerce sales will grow 34% between 2021 and 2026. The growth follows value growth of 12% in 2019 and 43% over 2020. And while this is positive growth, it’s a hit from the channel’s previously expected trajectory. The IWSR formerly predicted that the value of alcohol e-commerce

In the hot spring town of Laugarvatn, Iceland, the most pristine rye bread is baked in volcanic, muddy ground. Siggi Rafn Hilmarsson from Laugarvatn Fontana takes us through the making process step by step and welcomes us into his bakery, aka the hot springs of the lake in Laugarvatn. The sand by the lake can

Toronto’s incredible cultural diversity shines through in its wide range of restaurants. Covering every type of cuisine, from world class fine dining to casual pubs, there’s a wealth of choice. Here are a few of the city’s top options. 1.Kiin, owned by Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular, is one of the best Thai restaurants

Buckle your seat belts because from Thanksgiving ‘til end of year, there is no holiday, fake holiday or shopping day too ridiculous for wine pairings. And, just exactly what kind of wine goes with Cyber Monday? I can’t purport to tell you that—I mean what do you pair with a 200-inch Smart TV? Or a

If you’ve been keeping up to date on HBO’s hit show White Lotus, you know that the second season is set along the scenic bluffs of Taormina, Sicily. In the most recent episode, we saw some of the main characters head up to the region’s volcanic vineyards to sip Etna Bianco—a local style of white

Pacific Coast Highway in California getty The surreal California coastline seems like a dream to a young man from Burgundy, France, who was swept away by the place, the wines and the people who have a casual, warm energy balanced by a fast-paced creative energy. He became completely inspired by the idea that anything is

Bourbon is awesome. It is distinctly American. It is full of flavor. And despite its historic popularity, it remains among the most affordable styles of whiskey on the planet. In fact, as any self-avowed expert will tell you sans solicitation, the best bourbons are often the most reasonably-priced ones. I’ll prove it through the exceptional

Though there are many creative wine and food pairings around the world, probably one of the most distinctive can be found in Mexico. At the recent annual OIV conference (43rd World Conference of Vine & Wine), held earlier this month in Baja, Mexico, both of the ‘Bug and Wine’ pairing seminars were completely booked. “We

While Christmas is still a month away, holiday gift-buying season is officially in full swing. It can be a challenging time for many folks who struggle to imagine the most suitable present for their friends and loved ones. Thankfully, if your friends and loved ones are scotch enthusiasts, you don’t have that problem. Because—spoiler alert—we

These days, there’s a subscription for everything. Order mezcal to your door every month, or refill your toothpaste at regular intervals. Anything you could need, read, drink, or desire can show up on your doorstep. Including really good Champagne. In 2020, best friends and bubble-obsessed Erica Davis and Catherine Carter set out to discover a

Nailing the perfect holiday gift is not dissimilar to nailing the perfect recipe. It’s not an easy task, but when you get it right—boy, is that feeling hard to beat. I say that as a foodie, of course: someone who loves to host, cook, and create memories in the kitchen. Someone who, if you’re reading

Last Thanksgiving, I decided to set out a few bottles of non-alcoholic wine alongside the usual spread of reds and whites that fuel our holiday conversations. My partner doesn’t drink, so my main goal was to keep something in his glass through the evening. But my two bottles of sans-booze red (both from Proxies by

The very word “Thanksgiving” implies contemplative calm and contentedness, but our national holiday—America’s second favorite according to BBC News—has become the diametric opposite. Instead of thinking about sharing turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie with loving family and friends in the comfort of a cozy home, most of us are stressed out thinking about

As the breathtaking Andes Mountains were framed in the big bay window, a seemingly endless line of Argentinian wines shone in the sunlight as a small group of top professional winemakers from Argentina tasted the bottles before their honored guest arrived. The numerous wine stains on the white table cloths indicated that the professionals were