Food & Drink

Three uniquely UNESCO designations show the diversity of wine culture Wines have long been positioned by history and geography, with many of the best-known regions becoming brands unto themselves—Burgundy, St. Emilion and Napa Valley, for example. Such instant name recognition telegraphs quality and confidence and aids in guiding novice drinkers, who might not care to

You’re so sick of cooking, but your fridge is full of food. Every holiday host knows the dilemma. And there are only so many leftovers plates you can microwave with the exact same flavors. One quick solution: Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Nachos. They’re a family tradition for chef Amy Yi, Culinary Director of Genuine Foods and

Mariah Carey is many things. She’s a singer, songwriter, producer, mother of twins and the founder of an Irish cream brand called Black Irish. Black Irish officially launched in August 2021 after almost two years of planning and product development. “I really got involved in creating the flavor, working on everything from texture to color

When American schoolchildren learn about the Thanksgiving holiday, their teachers tell them the Pilgrims traded with the Native people for corn. Though it doesn’t appear that the members of the Wampanoag tribe who supposedly supped with the immigrants produced alcohol of their own, so-called Indian corn provided the starchy base for many a stateside beer

If 2021 was very difficult for wine production (see our report on 2021 wine production here), the situation is quite different for wine exports. The very first numbers on international trade in wine are rosy, released recently by the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine). International wine trade, measured in value, in the first

Let’s be honest, the Thanksgiving feast can be a little daunting for wine pairing. My family hails from the south. Regardless of where you are in the country, there are competing flavors all over the table. From roasted turkey and tangy cranberry sauce to herbaceous stuffing (or dressing), sweet potatoes (sometimes with a marshmallow topping!),

A couple of times I’ve been the recipient of holiday gifts that were obviously picked off the pegboard display in the checkout aisle, as though the giver was waiting to pay for shampoo and then suddenly remembered, “oh, heck! It’s Dec. 24!” and just started plucking items within reach. Because why else do you end

This Thanksgiving, Americans of all ages, races and different genders are united in one feat: to avoid discussing politics with their family and friends at holiday gatherings. According to a poll by Quinnipiac University, the hope to steer clear of the topic was consistently high at around 60% to 70% across all types of population

Tomato pie is a beloved specialty of Philadelphia. It resembles pizza, though Philadelphians know it to be different. In the early 1900s, bread bakers would take leftover bread and top it with “gravy” (red sauce) and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese to save the dough from going to waste. The dish is ubiquitous in Philadelphia

This weekend in Burgundy, France, another record was broken at the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, with the winning bid of €800,000 ($899,920) for a barrel of wine. But this wasn’t just any barrel – it is known as the Pièce des Présidents, and supports charity. This year’s winning bidder was OenoGroup, specializing in fine

Depending upon who you know and where you live in the U.S., you may or may not be surprised to learn that religious causes are the single biggest category of donation recipients by far, accepting 28% of charitable donations made in the year 2020. Education and human services aren’t far behind, accounting for a total

Every Thanksgiving, the cranberry industry suddenly roars to prominence. Along with autumnal flavors like pumpkin spice, cranberries crop up in everything from cakes and pies to Starbucks drinks. And a surprising number of those tart little berries are produced by one company. Or, rather cooperative. Founded by cranberry farmers Marcus L. Urann, Elizabeth F. Lee

Since his first cookbook debuted and hit bestseller lists in March, culinary content creator Jake Cohen has also been amplifying his other main passion: cannabis. In between roles as a recipe tester for Saveur Magazine, food editor of Tasting Table and food critic for Time Out New York, Cohen turned into a social media sensation

Here’s one thing that you don’t want with your Pumpkin Spice Latte: the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Despite testing positive for the HAV, an employee continued to work at a Starbucks in Blackwood, New Jersey, for six different days afterwards. As a result, the employee may have potentially exposed thousands of customers to the HAV.

Hit me baby spinach one more time? Baby spinach, which has been the source of foodborne illness outbreaks in the past, now appears to be the source of a new Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 outbreak. This time the specific culprit seems to be Josie’s Organics Baby Spinach, according to the Centers for Disease Control

When it comes to the spirits native to Mexico, the topic can be a little confusing, if not altogether intimidating. Is mezcal a tequila? Or is tequila a mezcal? Can tequila be made anywhere in the world? How is mezcal made? What’s the difference between blanco, reposado, and añejo? To answer a few of these,

Those of us who live in the Bay Area often speak of “Napa and Sonoma” as one geographical entity, thinking of the region most broadly as “Wine Country.” And while that makes a kind of sense, given that world-class grapes are grown in both counties, there’s a lot more to the experiential narrative on the

The 161st Hospices de Beaune wine auction will take place this weekend in Beaune, France, the capital of the Bourgogne (Burgundy) wine region. It’s the oldest such event in the world, and one of the most important annual highlights of the wine industry. A single barrel of 2021 Chablis Premier Cru La Côte de Léchet,

Copenhagen’s three-Michelin starred Geranium will make the move to a completely meatless menu starting in January. Copenhagen has long been hailed as a model for modern urbanism and its feats in “New Nordic” and sustainable cuisine, and starting in January, travelers to the Danish capital will be treated to yet another incredible culinary experience when

Thanksgiving is just a week away, and this year, we’re ready to cram around the table, stuff our faces, and um, maybe not do any dishes? Luckily, plenty of New York City restaurants have excellent menus to dine on this holiday, with several reservations still available. Here’s where to book a table: Bar Benno The