Food & Drink

Flavortown just got a whole lot tastier—and boozier. This week, Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar have officially launched their latest expression of tequila, a brand new añejo, within their Santo Spirits lineup. Produced from 100% Blue Weber Agave, this additive-free tequila is produced by third-generation distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez and Karina Rojo at the Jalisco-based

As on one of the most festive and patriotic days in the U.S. approaches, it is a good time to stock up on some American sparkling wine to celebrate. What better way to watch the 4th of July festivities and fireworks, but with some sparkling bubbles in your glass. And given this is an American

It’s been a week since the official first day of summer, and you’re probably SO rosé-ready. Fortunately for you pink drinkers, there’s never been more of a selection of quality wine with varying characters, flavors and structure to take you from a simple quaff on the beach to serious pairing with dinner. Every summer I

There comes the time of the year where drinkers want one thing — light, poolside-sipping, barely-blush rosé. These wines are perfect for the weather and perfect for the occasions that the weather calls for: lazy days drinking on a deck, on a patio, at a lake, or wherever else you’d like to waste a summer

Vegan cheese may sound like an oxymoron, but plant-based products are growing exponentially, dairy replacements included. Plant-based food sales have grown trifold (that includes everything from veggie burgers to oat milk soft serve), though plant-based cheese is lagging behind. Plant-based cheese typically lacks the taste, texture and variety that consumers are looking for in vegan

When writing (and reading) about trends, it is sometimes easy to get lost into what is trending and harder to decipher the actual cultural and behavioral shifts that will last and impact businesses for the long-term. One of the macro trends that has grown over the past few years and is intrinsically linked to the

Tommy DiNic’s has been serving its famous roast pork sandwich in Reading Terminal Market since 1977. The sandwich comes with thin-sliced roast pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe and was named the best sandwich in America by “Man v. Food” in 2012. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to DiNic’s to find out why. DiNic’s fourth-generation owners

As National Ocean Month ends, momentum toward proper stewardship of our marine resources keeps growing, as companies partner with fisheries and scientists to ensure we take only what we need and replenish what we take. Once dismissed as cheap, low quality fare, tinned seafood is all the rage now, and the popularity of these products

Let’s debunk some of the myths around this buzzy new technology. Don’t be fooled. The innovation that is lab-grown meat — or “cultivated meat” as industry insiders have decided to call it — is not the great entrepreneurial success story of the next generation. Investors want you to believe otherwise, and though they have a

A random wrap up of the month’s not so serious news in wine and spirits Crain’s New York reports that with a mostly remote or hybrid work force in place, many drinking establishments have changed their happy hour habits. Now Tuesday through Thursday are the more heavily trafficked days, and many establishments are seeing patrons

The digital age continues to impact us in ways never imagined. This has never been more true then for Gen Z. They are the first generation to live their entire lives in the digital ecosystem using their devices for everything from streaming video to digital payments to virtual reality games, research, shopping, and food purchases.

Shopping and sushi are a natural pair, and now one of the world’s most famous department stores is combining the two. Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue just opened its own omakase restaurant on the subterranean fine jewelry floor. Hoseki, which means jewel in Japanese, sits near the cases glistening with

What’s all the Listeria about some of the frozen fruit sold at Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Aldi’s and AWG? Well, these stores have been selling frozen fruit products that have being voluntarily recalled by Sunrise Growers, Inc., a subsidiary of SunOpta, Inc. The recall is due to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier

From calorie count to portion sizes, we wanted to find out all the differences between Skittles in the US and UK. This is Food Wars. 0:00 – 0:08 Intro 0:08 – 3:28 Portion Sizes 3:28 – 9:38 Flavors 9:38 – 15:14 Exclusive Items 15:14 – 17:43 Ingredients MORE FROM FOOD WARS: US vs UK Monster

Now more than ever, consumers are aware that their eating habits affect not only their health, but the health of the planet, with the beef industry largely to blame for greenhouse gas production and land erosion. Aware of these critical issues, some beef producers are taking important steps to provide a cleaner, more sustainable alternative

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I haven’t eaten lab-grown meat yet, but the job may call for it soon. This week, the federal government approved the last steps for America’s two big no-kill meat brands — Upside Foods and Good Meat. Now these novel proteins will start growing from cells in

Every Friday night, my family celebrates cheese night. Okay, celebrate might be a strong word. But for the last few years, we’ve designated Fridays as cheese nights. At the end of a long week, it’s nice to put out a spread of fruits and vegetables, olives and pickles, bread, and, of course, cheese. While any

The delectable aromas of orange blossom water, white peach and pure nectar drew the woman into the winery, where she quickly walked around trying to find the source of the incredible smells. Did someone bring in some special pastries for someone’s birthday? Was she going to miss out on the celebrations? Most importantly, miss out

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If you enjoy food and wine get-aways with magnificent vineyard views, the Dry Creek Valley AVA of Sonoma County may be the next wine region you should visit. And the timing couldn’t be better, because Dry Creek Valley wineries are celebrating their 40th anniversary of being an official AVA (appellation) this year. “The Dry Creek