Month: February 2024

Super Bowl advertisers strive to get their ads to stand out from the crowd in the most watched event of the year. The need to maximize exposures to recover the $7 million investment in a 30 second ad has led to most brands teasing the ads and/or pre-releasing them prior to the Big Game. This

The “Big Game” is coming up and I know I’ll be excited to dine on some epic football fare. Nothing goes better with these foods than delicious craft beers. I’ve highlighted a few of my favorites beer and food combos and why these make great pairings regardless of who you are rooting for. Hope you

Welcome to the delectable world of pizza, where tradition meets innovation and flavor knows no bounds. As we embark on a culinary journey through 2024, it’s time to uncover the latest trends shaping the beloved dish that has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. From cutting-edge technology to tantalizing toppings and global influences, the pizza

The growth of tequila and mezcal over the past decade has been nothing short of meteoric. According to the latest tracking data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, sales of Mexican agave spirit totaled $6.5 billion in 2023. That marks a 7.9% increase on American shelves from the previous year. Meaning that it’s

By now if you have not heard about, read about or even discussed AI (Artificial Intelligence) with a friend, a business colleague or even your significant other you must be coming out of COVID hibernation, from a dark place with zero internet connectivity. Do not worry though, you are not the only one not fully

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin To celebrate Fresh Take’s 100th edition, I thought: Wouldn’t it be fun to take a turn down memory lane? This year marks a decade for me at Forbes. I’ve learned so much, and reporting for its magazine and beyond has brought me to some incredible destinations.

The Botanist gin is introducing two cask-matured expressions, representing the brand’s first innovations since its initial launch in 2010. Available globally starting today, these new aged gins are inspired by tequila’s aged classifications, a first for the spirit category. Created in Islay by the whisky experts at Bruichladdich Distillery, head distiller Adam Hannett’s mission was

In a poignant move, vegan restaurant Nomas Gastrobar has announced it will be adding meat and cheese to its menu, sparking a national debate around the harsh realities of cost-of-living crisis today. Owner Adonis Norouznia candidly shared the challenges faced by his restaurant in a message to his customers this week, attributing the decision to

In the Caribbean, the rise of financial technology is not just a trend—it’s a beacon of hope for aligning economic prosperity with sustainable development, especially in the face of mounting climate vulnerability and food insecurity. A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest, and Finnovista paints a vivid picture of the fintech boom

Now that Dry January is over (insert Hallelujah chorus here), our city’s kitchens are finally firing up. Let’s get real, February is no time for culinary hibernation; it’s a month to venture into the gastronomic wonders beyond our postcode, and see all those friends we’ve ignored for the sake of our so-called “resolutions”. From sizzling

Earlier this month, I asked a dozen-or-so sommeliers what regions they were particularly excited about this year. They cited Lodi’s new-school Cali cool, Sicily’s mineral reds, and white wines from the cradle of civilization. This time, let’s gaze back into the crystal ball and predict what trends will surface over the course of the year.