Food & Drink

Depending on who’s counting, the U.S. has an estimated 45,000-plus restaurants that specialize in Chinese cuisine. Menu staples include egg foo young, chop suey and fortune cookies that appeal to Americans but aren’t as widely popular in China. “Chinese food in America is a joke – it’s so limited!” smiled long-time Chinese American business and

Over the past 25 years, The Whisky Exchange has evolved into one of world’s premiere retailers of high end whiskies. It was initially founded in London by brothers—and fine spirit connoisseurs—Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh. In the process of building out an impossibly vast personal collection of scotch, they’ve managed to sip through countless expressions from

Topline McDonald’s on Wednesday said it would open its first CosMc restaurant in the U.S. this month, shedding light on the highly anticipated, drinks-focused spin-off chain that is inspired by an alien and will see the fast food giant compete with the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin’. Key Facts McDonald’s said the first pilot site

Beer is a multisensory experience. Sure it looks, smells and tastes great, but another way to enhance enjoyment of beer is to read about it to understand and appreciate how it is made, where the different flavors come from, and its history and the role it has played in society. Each year, dozens of beer

U.K. sparkling wine producer Chapel Down is set to expand its retail footprint, initially through the travel channel, as it drives forward a plan to double the size of the business in the five years from 2021 to 2026 and entice new investors on the AIM market. England’s largest winemaker, founded in 2002, began trading

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The fake meat market has tanked, dozens of startup brands have failed, and supermarket buyers are cutting back on fake meat’s shelf space. Now there’s a new casualty in the once-hot sector: Longtime Nuggs CEO Ben Pasternak—who left school as a teenager to become an entrepreneur

Hai Hospitality, the award-winning, Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā and LORO Asian Smokehouse & Bar, is opening Uchi LA today, their first West Coast concept. The restaurant, in the heart of West Hollywood, marks a significant expansion milestone for the brand as it closes a successful 20 anniversary year. Translated from the Japanese

One of the largest collections of premium and vintage American whiskies ever assembled is now on the auction block. Sotheby’s has just gone live with its “Whisky & Whiskey | Festive Spirits and American Classics”: more than 700 lots worth of spirit, including rare bottlings from the early 20th Century through the modern era. The

How does a $230 billion dollar corporation with thousands of products bundled under dozens of brands connect to billions of customers on a personal basis? Currently, with hundreds of mobile apps. But Athina Kanioura, chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo, has a digital transformation plan to build a customized version of direct to consumer

‘Tis the season for excess. Dinners are long and full of holiday indulgences: mashed potatoes with extra butter, gratuitous amounts of desserts and often ever-filling wine glasses. If you need a break from all of the above, the non-alcoholic market is full of creative new entrants. This is largely driven by demand. In 2022, sales

For those who’ve mastered the art of home cooking and have the gadgets to prove it, finding the perfect gift can be a festive challenge. Fear not, because we’ve scoured high and low to curate a collection that’s perfect for luxury gifting—whether it’s for your foodie friend, the family chef, or maybe even a treat-yourself

Massimo Bottura, the visionary chef and owner of triple-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, is one of a few culinary masters to revolutionize Italian cuisine. With an avant-garde approach to the country’s most traditional dishes, Bottura’s conceptual creations have not only ranked his restaurant among the World’s Best, but helped him become a global advocate for the industry

LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s launch of a competing product in 2024. The moves are designed to take advantage of well-heeled travelers’ desires for unique experiences, according to

As the festive season takes over just about every corner of the city, London’s food and drink scene can become difficult to navigate, presenting a somewhat delightful dilemma for discerning palates. As always, Londoners are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a local looking for a new hotspot or a visitor eager to explore the city’s

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since marijuana’s cannabis cousin was federally legalized in 2018, hemp has outpaced the legal weed market in America. Now canned cocktails and other THC-infused beverages are going mainstream—especially in states where pot is still illegal. In 1939, six years after Prohibition was repealed, Manuel Eskind received

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s that time of year again: We’ve just honored the next batch of 30 Under 30 Food & Drink listmakers. What a bunch. There are dairy farmers and creators alongside restaurateurs and founders of brands of a wide array of products that just might be on

Recently the Cicerone Certification Program announced that six people had achieved the rank of Master Cicerone. There are now a total of 28 Master Cicerones worldwide. A Master Cicerone is similar to a Master Sommelier in the wine world but the focus is less on service/hospitality and more on general beer knowledge. The exam is

The Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action was formally announced and endorsed on December 1st at the “Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change” event at the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) Leaders Event at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) COP 28 in Dubai. The latest assessments

ROAR Organic has just completed a $6 million raise, according to a new SEC filing, bringing the rapidly growing hydration brand’s total funding to about $26 million. The company, previously backed by AF Ventures, Factory LLC, Melitas Ventures, and Odell Beckham (PitchBook), also closed another $6 million in February to support its retail expansion after

Occasionally, I lose my voice. It makes sense: I do a lot of talking. Much of my job is talking, whether moderating conversations at live events or chatting with inspiring people on the Food Tank podcast. The whole spark behind our work here at Food Tank is bringing people together—for dialogue. At the same time,