Marc D. Taub, the President and CEO of sister organizations Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections, is the third-generation proprietor of companies that are known in the wine business for their strong import portfolios with a focus on brands from Italy and France. While his late father, David, is credited with introducing Pinot Grigio
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Curbing soil degradation is critical to the food security and ecological sustainability of the Caribbean— yet unsustainable land management practices, coupled with the pressures of climate change continue to impact soil health and threaten to rob the region of its prospects for a food secure future. According to a 2018 report from the United Nations
This week’s 30 Under 30 launch marks my fifth food list, which means I’ve helped shape the honorees for half of the franchise’s lifetime. That snuck up on me. It also means that for all the stories that make me want to scream from inspiration, I’ve also endured my fair share of self-loathing over the
Cluck-U-Chicken in Hoboken, NJ makes some of the world’s hottest chicken wings, and they have the appropriate challenge to boot: the 911 Hot Wings Challenge. You get no drinks and one napkin to attempt to eat 10 wings in 5 minutes. They’ve even had to call the ambulance for people who attempt to do their
In 1882, when Andrew James Symington first traveled from Scotland to Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, it would not only become a new adventurous chapter in his life but it would be the beginning of the legacy of one of the greatest Port wine families in Portugal. Andrew initially joined the Port house
The earliest evidence of wine production dates back millennia, the use of alcohol as medicine was first mentioned in Sumerian and Egyptian texts from circa 2100 B.C. It is certainly no secret, humans across the globe have imbibed in different forms for centuries. Now, we are going through yet another evolution of alcohol consumption. In
The West Village is looking a little more Midwestern this season. Following years of yearning for the tastes of his hometown, Chicago, restaurateur Emmett Burke first opened the doors to his namesake, Emmett’s, in 2013 on MacDougal St. Now, the deep-dish specialist is expanding to Grove St. to appeal to more homesick Chicagoans and New
Calabria—the southwesternmost region of Italy—lies between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas. The region includes the provinces of Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria, Cosenza, Crotone, and Vibo Valentia. Compared to other parts of Italy that have been plagued with over-tourism, this historically and culturally rich region has largely remained off-the-beaten-path. Since about 1870, successive waves of Italian immigration
A pasta lover can never have too much pasta. Or accoutrements to make pasta night (okay, every night… and day) even better. Below, a curated selection of pasta-centric gifts to help make surprings your favorite pasta enthusiast even more joyful. Here’s to carb-centric gifting! Sfoglini Pasta Pantry Essentials Sfoglini’s pasta pantry essentials Sfoglini Stock your
December 4th is National Cookie Day. Something that I didn’t know until a couple of weeks ago. I’m not sure that December needs a designated day to celebrate cookies since the whole month is about cookies. Nonetheless, it’s a great time to start thinking about what holiday cookies you want to make with—and for—your friends
Before I reveal my predictions for 2022, it is only fair to revisit my past predictions made pre-Covid, at this time in 2019, to see how far off the mark I was. Here’s what I was forecasting then: · Private label would be neck-and-neck with major brands in unit sales, growing from 33% of the market to
Popeyes is hoping to translate the wild success of its chicken sandwich to the United Kingdom. The brand just opened its first restaurant in the market–in East London–with plans to open about a dozen more in the next year, and about 350 total. Popeyes will be jockeying for attention with a few other American brands
Santorini used to be known for its tomatoes. Petros Oikonomou has dedicated more than 20 years to reviving the crop and the heritage agriculture of the Greek island chain. MORE INTERNATIONAL EATS VIDEOS: How Grannies Make Fresh Pasta In The Streets Of Bari, Italy | Regional Eats How Tomato Sauce Is Made In Italy |
‘Tis the season for entertaining company. To many revelers this involves whipping up some quality cocktails for guests. The circumstances of 2020 allowed many a would-be home mixologist to hone their hobby into a veritable craft. So, indeed, these DIY drinks are of higher quality than ever before. Ken MacKenzie was way ahead of the
Stuck in an unfulfilling job on Wall Street, Ashley Thompson was looking for something more. She found that inspiration in the most unlikely of places with ready to eat oats. Starting in farmer’s markets, Thompson started MUSH to make it easier for people to eat healthy – starting with breakfast. I sat down with Thompson to learn more
Historically, the wine industry, one built on a bedrock of traditions, has not been keen on adapting to new trends and technology. But, the recent pandemic with its disruptive effects on the entire alcohol marketplace has forced many winemakers to reassess their business models. Ones that relied heavily on in-person tastings and on-premise dollars, both
The charming hamlet of Asolo, in the province of Treviso, Italy, is only about 50 miles from Venice by car. You might ask why would anyone choose to leave Venice, one of the most alluring tourist destinations in the world, and head to Asolo? Here’s why: An ancient hilltown awaits discovery Panorama skyline with Asolo
Château Quintus on Bordeaux’s Right Bank rises from a former classified growth estate. Château Quintus, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux It may be a relatively new brand, but this estate on Bordeaux’s right bank bears a noble lineage. For starters, its president and CEO is Prince Robert of Luxembourg. But its parentage is also significant: Since 2011, it
Despite the hurdles posed by the pandemic, craft spirits are thriving in the US. According to research by the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, craft spirits experienced a volume gain of 8% in 2020, while non-craft spirits gained around 5% growth. In 2015, craft spirits held just 3% of volume shares, In 2020, craft spirits achieved
Teddy’s Red Tacos started as a food stand in 2017, and now they have three locations all around Los Angeles. People love the delicious, juicy red tacos loaded with beef and dripping with consome. The tortillas are dipped in beef fat, fried, and topped with meat, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Teddy Vasquez started the business