Food & Drink

Mionetto, a leading brand of Italian prosecco, has entered the non-alcoholic space with a new product: a zero-proof sparkling wine that mimics the flavor of the brand’s flagship Prestige Prosecco Brut. The bottle will be available across the United States in 2024, at an SRP of $15. Enore Ceola, CEO of Freixenet Mionetto USA, noted

Whole Foods Market’s annual 12 Days of Cheese returns from Dec. 13 through 24, highlighting some of the highest quality, world-renowned cheeses that will elevate any charcuterie or cheese board this festive season. Handpicked by Whole Foods Market’s Specialty Cheese team, which includes Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs) recognized by the American Cheese Society for their

The Court of Master Sommeliers minted its first Master Sommelier in the United Kingdom in 1969, and “by April 1977, the Court of Master Sommeliers was established as the premier international examining body” (according to the American arm of the organization’s “About” page). Since then, the Court of Master Sommeliers has often set the standards

Last month, a new PSA-style ad dropped featuring Queen Latifah speaking out on the very serious subject of…people judging other people for drinking cow’s milk. If it sounds like an SNL sketch, that might be because two of the creatives who worked on the campaign are actual alumni of the comedy show. It’s not the

The U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP) dedicated an entire day to food and agriculture — a first in the 28-year history of the event, which brings together decision-makers from 200 national governments to discuss how to address the climate crisis, hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year. “We will make sure that COP28

Depending on who’s counting, the U.S. has an estimated 45,000-plus restaurants that specialize in Chinese cuisine. Menu staples include egg foo young, chop suey and fortune cookies that appeal to Americans but aren’t as widely popular in China. “Chinese food in America is a joke – it’s so limited!” smiled long-time Chinese American business and

Over the past 25 years, The Whisky Exchange has evolved into one of world’s premiere retailers of high end whiskies. It was initially founded in London by brothers—and fine spirit connoisseurs—Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh. In the process of building out an impossibly vast personal collection of scotch, they’ve managed to sip through countless expressions from

Topline McDonald’s on Wednesday said it would open its first CosMc restaurant in the U.S. this month, shedding light on the highly anticipated, drinks-focused spin-off chain that is inspired by an alien and will see the fast food giant compete with the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin’. Key Facts McDonald’s said the first pilot site

Beer is a multisensory experience. Sure it looks, smells and tastes great, but another way to enhance enjoyment of beer is to read about it to understand and appreciate how it is made, where the different flavors come from, and its history and the role it has played in society. Each year, dozens of beer

U.K. sparkling wine producer Chapel Down is set to expand its retail footprint, initially through the travel channel, as it drives forward a plan to double the size of the business in the five years from 2021 to 2026 and entice new investors on the AIM market. England’s largest winemaker, founded in 2002, began trading

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The fake meat market has tanked, dozens of startup brands have failed, and supermarket buyers are cutting back on fake meat’s shelf space. Now there’s a new casualty in the once-hot sector: Longtime Nuggs CEO Ben Pasternak—who left school as a teenager to become an entrepreneur

One of the largest collections of premium and vintage American whiskies ever assembled is now on the auction block. Sotheby’s has just gone live with its “Whisky & Whiskey | Festive Spirits and American Classics”: more than 700 lots worth of spirit, including rare bottlings from the early 20th Century through the modern era. The

Hai Hospitality, the award-winning, Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā and LORO Asian Smokehouse & Bar, is opening Uchi LA today, their first West Coast concept. The restaurant, in the heart of West Hollywood, marks a significant expansion milestone for the brand as it closes a successful 20 anniversary year. Translated from the Japanese

How does a $230 billion dollar corporation with thousands of products bundled under dozens of brands connect to billions of customers on a personal basis? Currently, with hundreds of mobile apps. But Athina Kanioura, chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo, has a digital transformation plan to build a customized version of direct to consumer

‘Tis the season for excess. Dinners are long and full of holiday indulgences: mashed potatoes with extra butter, gratuitous amounts of desserts and often ever-filling wine glasses. If you need a break from all of the above, the non-alcoholic market is full of creative new entrants. This is largely driven by demand. In 2022, sales

For those who’ve mastered the art of home cooking and have the gadgets to prove it, finding the perfect gift can be a festive challenge. Fear not, because we’ve scoured high and low to curate a collection that’s perfect for luxury gifting—whether it’s for your foodie friend, the family chef, or maybe even a treat-yourself

Massimo Bottura, the visionary chef and owner of triple-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, is one of a few culinary masters to revolutionize Italian cuisine. With an avant-garde approach to the country’s most traditional dishes, Bottura’s conceptual creations have not only ranked his restaurant among the World’s Best, but helped him become a global advocate for the industry

LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s launch of a competing product in 2024. The moves are designed to take advantage of well-heeled travelers’ desires for unique experiences, according to

As the festive season takes over just about every corner of the city, London’s food and drink scene can become difficult to navigate, presenting a somewhat delightful dilemma for discerning palates. As always, Londoners are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a local looking for a new hotspot or a visitor eager to explore the city’s

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since marijuana’s cannabis cousin was federally legalized in 2018, hemp has outpaced the legal weed market in America. Now canned cocktails and other THC-infused beverages are going mainstream—especially in states where pot is still illegal. In 1939, six years after Prohibition was repealed, Manuel Eskind received