getty Cognac may seem like a new-fashioned way to mix up an Old Fashioned, but in fact it’s been the foundation of countless cocktails—most famously the Sidecar—since the 19th century. But along the way, French brandy was replaced in recipes by American bourbon (due in part to the phylloxera epidemic in the late 1800s). And Cognac
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Wine books by the pros are more diverse than ever. Collage: LBortolot ‘Tis the season of lists! And no reviewer worth their weight doesn’t have a few good end-of-year roundups. In fact, forget about writing stories: Let’s make this the month of lists. First up: wine books by the pros. Big Macs & Burgundy, Vanessa
Philadelphia, 2020 — Burgers from Sunset Social pair with leisure time at the Cira Green public … [+] rooftop park in University City. Fine-Drawn Hospitality When fine-dining veteran Branden McRill launched his first three Philadelphia restaurants, he bet everything on one house: Cira Centre South, a gleaming new multi-use high-rise in West Philly. The building
getty I first encountered mezcal during a particularly fun party in Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans a while back. And I’ve been hooked ever since. So I did what any curious spirits enthusiast would do: I began my mezcal education with the help of Lou Bank—the host of the podcast Agave Roadtrip and
Five fresh whole anchovies isolated on white background getty Are you an adventurous eater or do you prefer sticking to traditional stuff? Italy’s iconic Christmas cake Panettone is getting a makeover. And I don’t just mean adding to the original recipe chocolate, pistachio cream, tropical fruit, marrons glacés, pine nuts, chestnuts, figs or pineapple (which
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2017: The 21 Club in Midtown Manhattan, a former prohibition-era … [+] speakeasy, features a colorful collection of small painted cast iron lawn jockey statues which adorn the balcony above the entrance. In the 1930s, affluent customers of the restaurant and bar presented the club with jockeys painted to
Go Ice Cream’s chocolate sorbet was one of my favorite dishes this year. Go Ice Cream Normally, at this time of year, I’d be making a trip to Chicago to see the city’s Christmas tree, or taking the train to Toronto for some shopping and dining. This year, I’m not going anywhere — just like
Food-themed gifts are always a hit, and it seems the global pandemic has us eating and drinking more — and better — than ever before. Gifts of food and wine always evoke the places they come from, and since travel has been so restricted this year, a thoughtful gift from a well-loved destination will be
Momofuku has edged out an opportunity for growth amid the pandemic, bringing a line of chef-approved pantry essentials like soy sauce and tamari to where consumers are right now—home. Andrew Bezek Momofuku didn’t invent the pandemic pantry pivot, but that isn’t stopping the trendy eatery from mastering the shift in an otherwise terrible year for
A screenshot of a movie showing Flippy, a burger-making kitchen robot from Miso Robotics John Koetsier Flippy can make burgers. Flippy can make chicken nuggets. Flippy can make fries. In fact Flippy, the Miso Robotics kitchen robot that White Castle signed a contract to test just recently, can cook 17 different types of foods (and
Topline Indoor dining will close in New York City starting Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference Friday, noting it poses too high a risk given the rising infection rate and that the hospitalization rate has not stabilized. People walk by a restaurant’s outdoor dining area in New York City’s West
Plantation Rum When the weather outside is frightful, I like to drink something delightful. Some days call for a warm cocktail that will keep me cozy all night. On nights I’m feeling homesick, I may want a rum-based concoction that reminds me of my tropical upbringing in the Philippines. This being the (objectively awful) year
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: A DoorDash delivery driver riding a bicycle picks up food from … [+] Jack’s Wife Freda during the first snow of the season on December 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Getty Images DoorDash’s much anticipated IPO Wednesday exceeded expectations and most certainly
A takeaway meal like no other. Poached halibut with hyacinth vapor. Vespertine The most lavish takeaway meal you’ll probably ever experience is awaiting your order at Vespertine in Los Angeles this month. As curbside pickups go, Chef Jordan Kahn’s tribute menu to Chicago’s modernist pioneer Alinea — available through December 20 — is neither simple nor
Alex Canter co-founded Ordermark in 2017. The online ordering management company recently secured … [+] $120 million in funding. Ordermark Online ordering management company Ordermark, co-founded by CEO Alex Canter in 2017, just surpassed $1 billion in sales–no surprise considering the staggering growth of digital channels incited by the pandemic. In fact, digital sales are
Doctor injecting patient with vaccine. getty With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, many employers are considering mandatory worker vaccination policies. There is no bright line rule allowing employers to require all workers to be vaccinated in all circumstances; it depends on the type of job, whether a “direct threat” exists, and whether
Gotham Greens has spent 11 years convincing grocers like Whole Foods that its locally and sustainably grown lettuces are the future of produce, but after the pandemic upended national supply chains, its sales started to surge. Viraj Puri cofounded Gotham Greens in 2009. As CEO, Puri has led the company’s expansion from a Brooklyn rooftop
Wine snack. Cheese, grapes, nuts, cheese crackers cookies, honeycombs with laying glass of red wine … [+] and knife over dark texture background. Flat lay, space. (Photo by: Natasha Breen/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Whether you’re planning on doing some socially distant entertaining or if you’re just planning
The Grill, located in Washington, D.C. is just one of several independent restaurants conceived by … [+] KNEAD Hospitality + Design. UNDER A BUSHEL PHOTOGRAPHY REY LOPEZ For most owners, running one restaurant requires full concentration, marketing expertise, and hospitality savvy. But developing five independent restaurants with different specialties and then adding several new ones
In Ontario, the LCBO fully regulates and operates the province’s alcoholic beverage market. This … [+] partnership will find the government-based monopoly competing with the private sector: restaurants and bars who are struggling to stay alive. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Earlier this year, Ontario bars and