Food & Drink

Amy Cartwright has always been a trendsetter. When she opened Independence Brewing Co. in 2004, it was the only female-owned brewery in Austin, Texas, and one of only two production breweries in the city limits. Since then, she has grown the company from a small local business to a multi-state operation, and helped create some

Halloween is right around the corner. And for craft cocktail fans in Chicago the celebration has already started. The Langham—a 5-star hotel in the heart of downtown—has teamed up with another luxury brand, Moet Hennessy, to concoct a series of drinks inspired by one of television’s most ghoulish series…behold the Stranger Things tipple takeover. From

If you’re a fan of exceptionally rare spirits and you’re in San Francisco this week, then October 27th is your lucky day. The Last Drop Distillers is hosting a paired dinner at Angler, a Michelin-star seafood restaurant overlooking the bay along The Embarcadero. And it’s going to be a dram-lovers dream. The event kicks off

If you’re looking for fun in San Diego, look no further than the Gaslamp Quarter. This downtown district dates back to 1950, when it was first developed for commerce near the waterfront. Now, the historic area is known for restaurants, bars and and its pedestrian zones — everything is easily walkable within a few blocks,

“At the end of the day,” say the founders of Little Trouble Wine Co., “we’re two best pals who are thrilled to share our labor of love and sweat and roadside sandwiches with you.” If that doesn’t sound like a wine to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon or evening, I don’t know what does. Friends.

Peter Sherman was trained at the International Culinary Institute and worked at several fine dining restaurants, but in 2014 he left that to start his own business. He opened BarBacon that sells bacon everything, from chocolate-covered bacon to bacon-wrapped hot dogs. For more, visit: https://www.barbacon.com/ MORE FOOD INSIDER: Why Philadelphians Love Tomato Pie | Legendary

Wine tourism is becoming increasingly popular as wine lovers opt to visit the terroirs where their favorite wines are produced. The Valdo winery (Cantina Valdo), located in the town of Valdobbiadene, in Veneto, Italy, is a leading producer of sparkling wines and also one of the oldest wine producers in the region. The company produced

Over the last few years, Island Brands has been making waves across the Southeastern United States beer market with its signature product, Island Coastal Lager. Wrapped in a package designed to resemble the white sandy beaches of Cuba and the Caribbean basin, the beer has quickly established a presence in beer coolers across a wide

New York-based cookie and coffee chain Chip City, which was launched nearly five years ago by two childhood friends Peter Phillips and Teddy Gailas to provide nostalgic, gourmet sweet treats, plans to expand beyond its headquarters in the Northeastern U.S., with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. The rollout plan will be supported

Here’s a dirty little secret about whiskey: just because it’s older doesn’t mean it’s better. In fact, in the production of bourbon and rye—where barrels used for maturation must be brand new, and charred black—older whiskey is often inferior whiskey. Too much aging in that medium and you end up with an overly-oaked spirit; something

Anyone who reads about or researches rosé has likely consulted the writing of Elizabeth Gabay MW. She’s the author of Rosé: Understanding the pink wine revolution and her highly anticipated new book Rosés of Southern France, written in partnership with Ben Bernheim, is out now. Bernheim is Gabay’s son, a twenty-something sommelier, writer, and wine

Despite the size and global dominance of Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) industry, which claims a 6.8% global market share and is the second largest exporter after China, studies have found the South Asian country to have one of the lowest productivity rates per-worker globally. Among the primary reasons identified for worker inefficiency is inadequate

This Friday, October 21st is National Mezcal Day. While the “holiday” is something I learned about from an influx of emails into my inbox rather than a date marked on my calendar, it is a good opportunity to highlight the spirit and what it’s all about. Mezcal has been around for a long time. Archaeological

When researchers at Castelo Banfi Winery in Tuscany discovered new grape vine clones that would produce higher-quality, healthier Sangiovese vines, they didn’t keep the information for their own proprietary use. Instead they shared it with their competitors, in an effort to improve quality and sustainability in the whole region. Likewise, when Banfi CEO, Cristina-Mariani May,

Dr. Pepper unveiled its latest limited-edition release today: Dr. Pepper Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve. The soda was made “as part of the brand’s strong connection to college football” with the idea that it might be something you’d sip on at a tailgate. If you’re thinking “Sounds interesting, I might grab a 6-pack of that this

I’ll admit it: I’m a people watcher. While sitting by myself at a local café recently, I witnessed one little slice of life that I keep thinking about. Two people at a table near mine, ostensibly on a first or second date, were finishing up their lunches when one asked the other if she wanted

Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey didn’t yield many surprises in terms of restaurant preferences. The survey, which highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences of those averaging 15.8 years old, shows that Chick-fil-A remains the No. 1 restaurant for the demographic, with 18% share. It is followed closely by Starbucks SBUX

Are we finally starting to see the adoption of labor-saving robots in agriculture? The short and unfulfilling summary answer is “It depends”. Undeniably, we are seeing clear signs of progress yet, simultaneously, we see clear signs of more progress needed. (Hi-res copy of the landscape.) Earlier this year, Western Growers Association produced an excellent report

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What a week. The Supreme Court heard the case for and against California’s Prop. 12—and, by extension, whether the state could enforce higher welfare standards for pregnant hogs (per a statewide referendum which passed in 2018). We won’t know what the justices decide for a while,

In about a month, the Black Sea Grain Initiative agreement between Ukraine and Russia will expire. If it’s not extended, food prices and global shortages will rise. But with things going badly on the Ukrainian front, Putin may use grain as leverage. Agreed to in late July, the Turkey- and U.N.-brokered deal allowed the resumption