Food & Drink

It’s been 40 years since legendary bartender Dick Bradsell famously combined a shot of espresso with vodka, sugar and coffee liqueur. A lot has changed in the cocktail sector over that time, but the enduring popularity of this particular arrangement remains steady. In fact, the Espresso Martini is as popular today as it ever was.

In restaurant kitchens, workwear is far more than just window dressing—it’s about function, durability, and quality. For years, Paola Velez has relied on versatile work jackets, otherwise known as chore coats, essential components in her kitchen attire. These coats serve as protective layers against kitchen accidents and a source of warmth during countless trips in

A peek at your Instagram in the summer likely showed snapshots of Italy — candy-colored homes stacked atop seaside cliffs, tables of aperol spritzes, and other imagery of the dolce vita. “Today in Italy, we have this boom in terms of tourism that is unbelievable,” Carlo Messina, CEO of Italy’s biggest bank Intesa SanPaolo. One

Tripping Animals Brewing, a craft brewery in Doral, Florida, is brewing three special beers to raise funds in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees in need. “Because, why not?” says Ignatio Montenegro, co-owner and CMO of Tripping Animals when asked why his brewery will

As the world gravitates to healthier food choices, the popularity of alternative sweeteners continues to surge. Gourmet Pro has listed Next Gen Sweeteners as one of its top food trends for 2024 and according to Whole Foods Magazine, the shift in tastes will be towards natural flavors and ingredients. For consumers, the desire for healthy

Beau Joie Brut Rose Champagne (Epernay) NV. This wine arrives in a rose-gold copper-clad bottle, kind of like its own suit of armor. Indeed, the cutting-edge, high-designed bottle is said to be inspired by the armor worn by the knights that protected the kingdom of France and also the copper rooftops of Paris. Produced by

Earlier this week, the Michelin Guide unveiled its map to the stars in the city of Toronto. At a ceremony at History entertainment venue, the guide expanded on its inaugural list of noted restaurants — first announced last September — and awarded several chefs and restaurants standalone awards. Two restaurants were added to the list

The wickedest witch there ever was is now influencing a classic New York City menu. To celebrate Wicked’s twentieth anniversary on Broadway, Serendipity3 is launching limited-edition dessert as verdant as the musical’s protagonist. Throughout October, the Wicked Emerald City Frrrozen Hot Mint Chocolate inspired by Elphaba’s green hue with a bit of pink Glinda sparkle

To Fly By Jing founder and CEO Jing Gao, the mission behind her viral brand goes far beyond food. It stems from the magic of abundance, curiosity, and the ability to inspire change. While Gao is recognized as a chef, entrepreneur, culinary sensation, and renowned expert on Chinese cuisine thanks to her now ubiquitous brand

After the leisurely pace of the summer season, the return to work and school can make fall feel especially hectic. While juggling parenting, work and a busy social life, it can be hard to remember to nourish the body regularly. Many Americans report working long hours in particular to be the main barrier to eating

Who doesn’t love a good value when it comes to wine? While trade publications such as the “State of the U.S. Wine Industry” report on the price-conscious purchasing habits of younger consumers—$15 for a bottle is the sweet spot—there’s no reason to relegate these bottles to the young and thrifty. Here are a few that

Boisson, a leading non-alcoholic retailer in the United States, has received a $5 million bridge investment led by Pernod Ricard’s Convivialite Ventures. “Boisson plays a key role in the fast-growing non-alcoholic category, by discovering and curating the best non-alcoholic brands for consumers’,” shares Brandon Yahn, Partner at Convivialité Ventures. “The company helps the leading NA

Start with these three building blocks for building your wine foundation We’ve all see a parody of the wine snob: an erudite personage, probably fancily dressed, holding the stemware just so and making declarations of numerous aromas and flavors—many of which are unfamiliar or improbable. River rock? (connoting minerality) Cat pee? (yes!) Barnyard? (Yes again

Two new sauces are entering the McDonald’s lineup, offering hundreds of new ways to taste menu favorites. Starting on Monday, October 9, McDonald’s diners will be able to grab packets of two new sauces to up their dip game. The restaurant’s first-ever breakfast inspired sauce, Sweet & Spicy Jam Sauce, will be added, along with

Mergers in the food and beverage industry have been going strong, with big F& B companies showing no shortage in their appetite for billion-dollar deals. J.M. Smucker Co. recently announced it would expand its family of brands significantly by acquiring Hostess for $5.6 billion, following a string of other acquisitions. And the urge to merge

Where celebrity-endorsed companies are concerned, little collaborations have made more sense than Gillian Anderson launching a libido-boosting soft drink. G Spot, which Anderson co-founded and launched in May 2023, started off with three naturally-boosted flavors (Soothe, Lift and Protect), but has just added Arouse to the mix in partnership with the launch of season 4

It’s the first day of fall and here I am, still drinking rosé! Don’t tell me you’ve consigned pink wine to the summer months, because that would be wrong. With so many regions across the globe making rosés from different varieties, there’s a good diversity of styles—some more structured and with deeper fruit expressions that

The New York World Wine and Spirits Competition held its annual judging in Brooklyn last month and its organizers have been slowly pouring out the results ever since. A few weeks back, whiskey lovers were shocked to learn that 15 Stars—a relatively obscure craft producer out of Kentucky—had beaten out far bigger brands from the

The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent brewers, has announced the 263 breweries that won the 303 medals at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival, the largest beer competition in America. The annual competition is open to America’s craft breweries. The winners are announced on the last day of the annual

It was a pleasant early-autumn afternoon at Firriato Winery’s Cavanera Estate on the north-east slopes of Mount Etna. Cumulus clouds linger in the bright blue sky as the volcano’s familiar coronet of smoke dances upward into the atmosphere. Built atop an ancient lava flow, the Cavanera Etna estate captures the volcano’s essence through Vitus vinifera