Food & Drink

In honor of International Women’s History Month, it is only fitting to honor some of the famous women in wine history. One of whom very few people have heard, but is responsible for helping to launch two of the world’s largest wine brands, is Teresa Franzia. Standing at a dominative 4’11 inches, Teresa immigrated from

You’re going to want a scoop of this. Or not! Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams just announced the highly-anticipated return of its most polarizing flavor to date – Everything Bagel. Originally launched in January of last year, a time when all of our stay-at-home palettes could use a little intrigue, the savory, garlicky, buttery ice cream

Zhang Yong, the billionaire founder of Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao, has stepped down as its chief executive officer while the company overhauls its operations and trims its network of restaurants. The 51-year-old Zhang will remain as chairman and executive director, but will shift his focus to formulating Haidilao’s long-term strategies, the company announced in a

Paul Golitzin is president and director of winemaking for Washington State’s Quilceda Creek, producer of some of the world’s most treasured Cabernet Sauvignon. Last fall Golitzin announced that his winery acquired an additional 22 acres of Champoux (pronounced “shampoo”) Vineyard in the Horse Haven Hills AVA of Columbia Valley. This 187-acre vineyard is considered to

Daniel Lubetzky, best known for building Kind Bars and selling it to confectionery heavyweight Mars for $5 billion, has invested an undisclosed sum in Brooklyn-based company, Belgian Boys, through his family office Equilibra. PitchBook showed Belgian Boys has raised $7.01 million as of January 2022, with post valuation totaling $16.01 million. This marks the first

Dry January is done. While many have swapped back to higher-proof beverages, the non-alcoholic (NA) movement persists. After wrapping the latest on-premise measurement analysis, CGA Strategy finds that no- and low-alcohol beer will be a vital player in the growth of the NA space. According to the research firm, greater presence of no- and low-alc

This past week wine buyers from around the world descended upon Napa Valley to attend the 2022 Premiere Napa Auction, featuring small lots of unique wines from recent vintages. Sotheby’s opened the bidding online on Wednesday, but many buyers elected to attend the live auction this past Saturday, to raise their paddles in person. Safety

Set amidst the very heart of the Caribbean, Saint Martin is a scenic marvel—an undulating landscape of verdant green rising out of cerulean surf. The culture here is no less dynamic: a vibrant playground of food, dance, and nightlife divided between French and Dutch rule. It’s billed as the “Friendly Island.” And if you’re curious

As Russia began its invasion of neighboring Ukraine on February 24th, the world watched— and reacted. On top of the deeply devastating human elements of war have been the unavoidable global political and economic implications and potential impacts on global food security. In the Caribbean, economists and leaders are reflecting on how conflict in the

The eastern European country has a long, respected history of producing wine The whole world is focused on Ukraine this week. It might seem trivial to look at the country through a less-urgent lens at this time, but since wine is what I write about, I wanted to learn more about those traditions. And what

Tidal waves of panic tempered by excitement keep hitting a married couple as they drive their elegantly constructed Italian car from Milan, Italy, down to the town of Montalcino in Tuscany. “What could be the emergency?” wondered the wife as they were called down to Montalcino with an urgent message. “Maybe… no, it couldn’t be

London’s newest five star wellness hotel, The Westin London City, nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, is Marriott’s 1000th EMEA hotel. It’s also the premium Westin brand’s UK debut. As well as 222 stylish rooms and suites, this newest hotel in the capital’s financial district features a large and beautiful spa with an

Hear me out: boozy…..water. Perhaps that sounds like the drink of wellness extremists looking to catch a buzz. But the appeal of Funny Water, a new line of canned boozy waters, is surprisingly universal — they’re hyper-refreshing and highly sessionable; one of the sole non-carbonated, low-proof options amidst a sea of saccharine spiked sodas and

The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists in advance of the returning James Beard Awards®, and Texas is incredibly well represented among the nominees. The Lone Star State garnered semifinalist nominations in every category, with 20 outstanding chefs from all corners of the state competing for the coveted Best Chef

When Chelsea Brewing Company closed at Pier 59 at Chelsea Piers in 2014, after deciding not to renew its 20-year-lease, it was the last remaining brewpub operating in Manhattan. Its closing symbolized how tough it is to sustain a brewpub in pricey Manhattan.  But that hasn’t deterred co-owners John Dantzler and Joe Correia from opening

Molson Coors reported today that they closed out 2021 with a solid fourth quarter that saw a 14.2% increase in net sales. Those numbers were delivered despite several challenges flowing from the pandemic, including returning restrictions due to the Omicron surge and an inflationary economy. The global beer maker reported fourth-quarter earnings of $80 million

Starting with wines from the 2021 harvest, a standardized sweetness guide will be required on all Alsace wine labels. The change is not in production, but in communication, so that consumers can better understand the product by looking at the packaging. While most French wines are labeled by origin, wines from Alsace are indicated by

Panettone is famous for its tangy flavor and yellow, soft and gooey dough that is unlike no other. The secret behind it is an Italian yeast called lievito madre, or mother yeast. It gives a panettone a tangy flavor and just the perfect texture. But it’s not an easy yeast to work with: you need

The drink experts at The Bottle Club shared their secrets to the perfect margarita, the best tequila to use and how you can upgrade the classic cocktail. Here are five tips and recipes to level up your margarita skills. Shaking with ice gives your margarita a distinct cloudy and frothy appearance, and ensures that your

Here’s a precautionary tale about eating leftovers. And ironically it’s from the recent recirculation on social media of a case report that first appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine about a year ago in March 2021. Note that eating leftovers from a year ago is in general a bad, bad idea. For the case