Food & Drink

Drinks giant Coca-Cola is transitioning from virgin resin-based plastic to using plastic bottles made from 100 percent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for their locally-produced brands in the Netherlands and Norway. The Western European division of the beverage behemoth says the two countries join Sweden, which completed the switch in December 2019, in being able to

Many places in New York’s Chinatown sell soup dumplings, or Xiao Long Bao, but Joe’s Shanghai is the most famous for the dish. The restaurant says it was the first to bring soup dumplings to New York City, and first opened in Flushing in 1995 and in Chinatown a year later. The dumplings come in

Boston Beer plans to enter the non-alcoholic beer segment in 2021 Boston Beer Company One of the largest craft beer makers in America is planning to enter one of the most talked about emerging beverage segments in the U.S. Boston Beer Company — the maker of popular brands like Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer and

Partake Brewing makes non-alcoholic craft beer Partake Brewing Up-and-coming Canadian non-alcoholic beer maker Partake Brewing has raised $4 million as it looks to expand its presence in the United States. The beverage company announced Wednesday that San Francisco-based CircleUp Growth Partners — an early-stage consumer fund that leverages a proprietary machine learning platform to help

KIEV, UKRAINE – 2018/09/14: Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that … [+] originated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. (Photo by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images Where scotch is concerned, the 21st

The 2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Buffalo Trace Distillery Autumn is upon us. Perhaps you’re looking forward to more temperate weather, changing foliage—football, even. But for fans of highly-allocated American whiskey there’s a whole other reason to celebrate the season. It’s around this time each year when Buffalo Trace Distillery announces the release of some

Riunite, a classic Italian wine brand, now has sangria in cans. Riunite If you grew up in the 70s or 80s, you probably still remember the jingle for Riunite wine. Riunite on ice… that’s nice! Though the tagline remains the same, this iconic Italian brand is reaching out to cultivate newer customers with a new,

Taste of Sonoma is one of California Wine Country’s most beloved annual events, and its organizers have gracefully pivoted, as we now say, to offer a top-notch virtual experience. Tomorrow, September 8th, you can join host winery Francis Ford Coppola for the All-Star Sonoma Chef Collaboration. Registration is free and gives you access to all

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks with labor leaders in Lancaster, Pennsylvania … [+] while former Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar hosted a roundtable for food and farm workers. AFP via Getty Images The Biden campaign today hosted a virtual roundtable of food and farm workers and advocacy groups who praised Joe Biden’s policy positions

Ancient Vine getty The red grape variety Petit Verdot has had a long history of growing in the Bordeaux region yet it has only been planted in tiny quantities during recent times. Petit Verdot is a later ripening grape that has thick skins like Cabernet Sauvignon and it can give a deep color, a tannic

Famously disputed between France and Belgium, fries have made an impact worldwide. From Canadian poutine to South African slap chips, we’ll explore the multitude of toppings and condiments that make fries unique around the world. MORE AROUND THE WORLD VIDEOS: 29 Types Of Bread Around The World 16 Rice Dishes From Around The World What

Chicago Chef Stephanie Izard has permanent laid off employees at four Chicago restaurants. (Photo by … [+] John Lamparski/Getty Images) Getty Images for NYCWFF Last summer, I walked into Chicago’s new Hoxton Hotel in the Fulton Market district. I wanted to check out Cabra, the rooftop restaurant from Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard, who had

Florida, Miami Beach, Walgreens liquor store, Jack Daniel’s, whiskey. (Photo by: Jeff … [+] Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Greoup via Getty Images Let’s talk about the term, ‘American whiskey,’ shall we? While many drinkers across the globe might read the phrase as synonymous with bourbon, this is not even

Talk about a pivot. The luminous, nimble Michael Mina, one of the country’s most creative chefs, launched MINA Family Kitchen back in April 2020 right after it became clear that COVID-19 pandemic was not a fleeting disruption but rather an unwanted longterm visitor. MINA Family Kitchen is a pickup and delivery service operating out of

What makes a wine truly great? It’s an especially difficult question to answer in the United States. Not only are we a relatively young wine-making country, but we don’t have the same ranking systems that France, for example, has relied on for so many generations. Burgundy, of course, has a well-established hierarchy of vineyards: Grands

Labor Day sipping shouldn’t involve any laboring at all so canned wine, cocktails and such sippers … [+] are perfect for celebrating. Cupcake Vineyards Labor Day celebrates hard work, but who wants to actually celebrate by laboring?  Whether you’re enjoying a social distance party, enjoying a private barbecue with immediate family or just enjoying the

Scoop’s newest flavors are Black Sesame, Taro, Classic Milk Tea and Passion Fruit, from left to … [+] right. Scoop by Spot The ice cream market is bustling with new and interesting flavors that are available for nationwide shipping. Selling through direct-to-consumer and retail channels may be a lifeline for ice cream shops who are

Brown-Forman and Beam Suntory The 146th Kentucky Derby may have been delayed four months, but that didn’t stop bourbon from flowing all summer. So if you’re not in the mood for yet another classic mint julep while watching the Run for the Roses, these simple bourbon-based cocktails are a sure bet—even if your horse doesn’t

Tyson Foods is piloting a new healthcare clinic program for its workers. Corbis via Getty Images Tyso TSN n Foods announced plans today for a new approach to worker healthcare at its meatpacking facilities. The company will launch a pilot of seven new healthcare clinics to be located at a handful of the company’s meatpacking

This week, from September 1st through 9th, the great Ornellaia estate is hosting its twelfth annual Vendemmia d’Artista auction. It’s being hosted in conjunction with Sotheby’s, with proceeds, for the second year in a row, benefiting the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s “Mind’s Eye” Program. Unlike the galas of previous years, however, the pandemic has forced