Food & Drink

Raise a glass to the world’s best bars and bartenders of 2022—The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation just announced its top 10 nominees for the 16th annual Spirited Awards, which will be held in New Orleans this July. Considered one of the highest honors in the hospitality industry, the Spirited Awards honor the finest watering
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Duckhorn Portfolio Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) posted its third quarter earnings today for the three months ending April 30, 2022. Since its successful IPO on March 18, 2021, with an initial stock price $15 per share, the portfolio of 10 luxury wine brands ranging from $25 to $200 per bottle, has performed admirably. Today’s financial results
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June 2 is the Festa della Repubblica, which commemorates the referendum day in 1946 when Italians decided their government’s future after World War II. The votes were in, the kingdom sent to exile and the rest is history. The celebration of the creation of the Italian Republic takes place in Rome each year with planes
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Michelin is touching down in Toronto, adding the Canadian city to its North American roster of reviewed cities. The inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in Toronto will be unveiled in fall of 2022. Restaurants deemed worthy will be awarded one, two, or three stars. Bib Gourmands will be handed out to restaurants that ‘offer
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Wrapping up Oregon wine month, a final taste of some tasty Chardonnays In the homestretch of Oregon wine month, here’s a roundup of noteworthy Chardonnays for spring into summer. (But heck, drink them all year ‘round, as I did!) 30A Chardonnay 2019, Willamette Valley AVA. named for Florida’s seaside highway. a more oxidized styled with
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We headed to Awash with Rania Sheikh to learn more about the importance of injera within the Ethiopian community. See how it’s made on a traditional round hot plate, or mitad; and talk about the best way to eat and cherish the porous, spongelike food. We also spoke to the chefs about the dish itself
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It takes a lot of a chutzpah to cold call Ford Motor F Company and ask them to be your sustainability partner. But Karissa Kruse, President of Sonoma County Winegrowers, and affectionately known as the ‘Queen of Sustainability’, has never been known for timidness. In 2014, supported by her team, she challenged the 1800 winegrowers
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Once known only for its powerhouse Pinot Noir, the state’s Chardonnays are rising stars. The Eola Amity Hills AVA boasts about 30 wineries and more than 100 vineyards, many of the focused on small production and sustainability. The AVA is defined by its marine-inflected breezes and so named after an Aeolian, or wind harp. Vinifera
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The AVA’s motto is “down to earth,” which reflects both people and place. Yamill-Carlton AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley was the final destination for many pioneers of the early Oregon Trail. But it’s a good first stop for people wanting to discover the state’s Chardonnays. Located in the northern Willamette Valley and bisected by the
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