Food & Drink

Musician and entrepreneur Zayn Malik has just joined Mixoloshe, the non-alcoholic cocktail brand, as Chief Creative Officer (CCO). To mark the announcement, Malik has launched his first flavor for the brand—a non-alcoholic Lychee Martini—though the partnership will extend far beyond this collaboration. “I’m really excited about this new venture,” says Malik. “I’ve been wanting to

October is for more than just colorful leaves and Halloween fun — it’s also all about everyone’s favorite comfort food. Why? Because it’s National Pasta Month! So this is a special month, whether you’re an expert in the kitchen, learning to make homemade pasta, or simply a spaghetti super-fan. In honor of pasta lovers everywhere,

Coltivare, Houston’s beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant from Agricole Hospitality, is known for its year-round backyard garden whose bounty informs the menu. This summer, executive chef/partner Ryan Pera grew Eight Row Flint Corn, a sweet, tender variety of heirloom corn with indigenous roots which will be ready to harvest in October, and will feature in a

Last week in Singapore, the World’s 50 Best Bars unveiled its annual list of…well, the world’s 50 best bars. Perched high amongst these tipple temples was Double Chicken Please, a two-in-one draft and craft cocktail lounge in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Bested only by Sip in Barcelona, DCP now not only claims the title of

The Global Spirits Masters is a tasting panel comprised of master sommeliers, masters of wine, senior buyers and acclaimed mixologists. Each year they convene to blindly judge entries from thousands of brands, entered across dozens of categories. The experts have just released their autumnal list of the best liquid on shelves right now. And today

Joel McHale has many talents. You may know him best as a comedian—star of the hit show Community, which ran from 2009 through 2016. Or, more recently, Animal Control, which was just renewed for a second season on Fox. He’s also a former college football player for the University of Washington, a member of a

What a banner year it’s been for Bardstown Bourbon Company. Back in March, the celebrated Kentucky spirits maker received top score at the International Wine and Spirits Competition for its 6-year-old Origin Series release: 98 out of 100 points. And now that very same prestigious organization has just awarded BBC the title of “Worldwide Whiskey

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When the news feels all-consuming, I often turn to cooking. This week, it was particularly fitting that at the top of my pile of the newest cookbooks released was chef José Andrés’ The World Central Kitchen Cookbook. Its pages have brought me moments of joy and

Bourgogne’s 2023 harvest is complete. Despite roller coaster weather and a persistent lack of water, the Bourgogne Wine Board reports an overall positive outlook: “Sunshine and grapes.” After spending a week in the region this spring meeting with next generation vignerons, a persistent theme arose – wine freshness is under threat from rising temperatures due

For the ninth consecutive year, Whole Foods released its food trends forecast for 2024. Last year, many of the retailer’s predictions were accurate and translated on shelf most notably a surge in climate claims on product packaging, the continued popularity of avocado oil and the rise of premium pet food. With Whole Foods being a

Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2024 in the retailer’s ninth-annual trends predictions report. Each year, the collective of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including foragers, buyers and culinary experts compile trend predictions based on experience and expertise in product sourcing and studying consumer

American whiskey imported into the EU could soon become a lot more expensive on European shelves. This Friday a trade summit between the EU and the US will see both parties attempting to iron out a global agreement to slash lingering tariffs on goods that ship across opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. But if

Jason Wright set out to create a first-of-its kind nutrient-dense protein chip for nutrition-conscious snackers. As the founder of WILDE, he’s done just that by using chicken breast, egg whites and bone broth in a familiar chip format. I sat down with Jason to learn more about his journey with WILDE, why he chose to

Like so many New Yorkers, an uptown institution is moving to Florida. Rao’s, the 127-year-old East Harlem red sauce joint known for its impossible to secure seats, is expanding to Miami. Located within the St. Moritz Tower at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Rao’s Miami will open for nightly dinner service starting on Wednesday, October

To celebrate the launch of its new “Elusive Umami” expression, which is available globally from October 17, Johnnie Walker Blue Label has announced a unique partnership with Grammy award-winning producer and DJ Honey Dijon. For the collaboration, Dijon worked with master blender Dr. Emma Walker to dive into the liquid’s blending process and complex “fifth

Those seeking a taste of Scottish charm now have a very good excuse to do so at Fairmont St Andrews. The hotel, a renowned golfing hotspot sat against the city’s gorgeous coast, has just relaunched its Manor Homes–and you won’t just want a taste, you’ll want a feast. Under the expert creative care of Russell

Founder Ron Shaich, who served as Panera’s CEO from 1984 to 2001, and Keith Pascal, former member of Panera Bread’s Senior Leadership Team and member of the Einstein Bagels start-up team, created Act 3 Holdings, to invest in restaurant start-ups. Since Panera Beach’s revenue reached $5.8 billion in 2022, the duo has an impressive track

At the crux of every fall and winter season, we find ourselves drawn to warmth and comfort, which often takes the form of a delicious drink. Enter the Old Fashioned—a classic cocktail that sparks nostalgia; this timeless concoction has been enjoyed and refined for centuries. A deceptively simple mix of whiskey, usually bourbon or rye,

Over the past decade Singapore has seen its stature skyrocket to the summit of the global cocktail scene. For years, if you were talking about drinks, the city-state was associated only with the cloyingly sweet Sling that bears its name. A popular tipple, to be sure, from an iconic location: the Long Bar at the

The state of California is banning four food additives that have been linked to diseases like cancer and neurological conditions. The law that was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday will not be implemented until 2027, which is supposed to give producers the opportunity to change their recipes to continue offering popular products that