Food & Drink

Precision fermentation is a relatively new food technology that is rapidly entering the mainstream. Products such as milk protein, animal fats, collagen, honey, lobster, egg whites and more are receiving hundreds of millions of investor dollars. They are being rapidly commercialized for the mass market without the raising and killing of animals. These products are being marketed to a young

Today Woodford Reserve debuted its 2022 commemorative Derby bottle. The bottle features the artwork on Kentucky native Jaime Corom, who is known for her horse portraits. “The attention to detail in Jaime’s artwork is remarkable – and so realistic,” Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris said. “This year’s bottle celebrating the 148th Kentucky Derby will

Cashiers have arguably the toughest job in grocery retail. They are the last interaction and most important impression a customer will have in a store. As much as pricing, assortment or displays, they determine the experience for shoppers. Cashiers also collect most of the payments that a grocery store receives, despite being low paid, sometimes

Alternative protein is one of the most creative and innovative industries out there. In the past year, headlines have consisted of potato milk, cultured meat, fermented dairy, 3-D printed fake meat… the list goes on. According to global nutrition supplier Arthur Daniels Midland Company (ADM), the alternative protein market is expected to grow to $125

Let me start with “before” and “after” shots from the Prosecco production area of northern Italy, to provide a little context for the commercial transition between silk worms (”before”) and Prosecco (”after”) in this particular part of the Veneto region. There were in fact four silk worm factories in Valdobbiadene at the time. In the

A long history and a diversity of grapes drives the country’s winemaking Tough times for Ukrainians includes the wine industry, which suffered a loss after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, the formerly autonomous state within Ukraine and its historic center of production. The 2014 invasion, notes the Wines of Ukraine web site, “has been a

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

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

You could call them snowbirds of sorts: Toronto restaurateurs packing up their knives and heading South to set up sunnier residences in Miami.  Against the cold Canadian backdrop, Miami is a Garden of Eden: perpetual sunshine (a nice reprieve from Canada’s persistent cold winters), well-heeled residents and proximity to fantastic produce and seafood.  “We like

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

This weekend, wine lovers around the world will be opening THAT bottle. You know the one. The one we’ve been waiting for, the one we’ve held off opening until just the right special occasion, the one that sadly but all too often never actually gets opened. That’s exactly why Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher, when

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

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

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

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

Across the globe, people love the distinct crunch of chicken fried in hot oil until golden brown. From a thick fried chicken torta in Mexico to Senegal’s hearty yassa poulet to party-perfect chicken lollipops in India, we’re taking a look at fried chicken around the world. 0:00 – Intro 0:21 – India 0:38 – Croatia

Chef Brandon Edwin Chrostowski had plied his culinary skills at some of the world’s most renown eateries in New York and Paris including Le Cirque, Chanterelle and Lucas Carton. A classically trained chef and sommelier, he had advanced to the apex of his profession and yet something was missing for him. He moved to Cleveland to

Wine as a consumer product has become synonymous with the glass bottle, but many wineries are looking elsewhere for containers, and a leading alternative is bag-in-box format. According to data from Future Market Insights, the wine segment holds the largest share of bag-in-box production within the beverage industry. From familiar grocery store brands to European

When the husband-and-wife team of Maurice and Diane Contreras started making trips to Maurice’s homeland in Costa Rica (she hails from Miami), they realized that much of the coffee they preferred was harvested in volcanic mountain elevations about 3,000 feet above sea level. The light bulb went off, and the couple launched a coffee company, aptly