Located on a quiet stretch of Hell’s Kitchen, HaSalon seeks to bring together ingredients of the highest quality, innovative Middle-Eastern touches and a non-stop dance party. HaSalon is one of the several restaurants created by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. (His other outposts include Miznon, best known for those whole, roasted heads of cauliflower and Naked
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A digital-focused strategy delivered growth of 150% over the last three months of 2021 for Hotel Chocolat in the United States. The British premium chocolatier’s shares have also bounced back to new heights over the same period, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and, last night, were up by over 40% versus a year ago. In a trading
The GlenDronach announced its oldest expression to date today, a 50-year-old single malt that was distilled in 1971. The spirit was aged for five decades in rare Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, from the Spanish bodegas of Jerez in Andalucía that were personally selected by Master Blender Rachel Barrie. The individual casks were then
Artisan chocolate, made by hand and usually in small batches, means it’s not only fresh and delicious but a more ethical, sustainable and healthier alternative to mass-produced chocolate. Here are eleven excellent artisanal chocolate Valentine’s Day gifts from around the world. 1.Belgium: Pierre Marcolini, Malline of 25 Hearts, £29 The Pierre Marcolini House, founded in
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is experiencing unprecedented change. CPG leaders were already struggling to navigate a more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) commercial landscape with fewer resources while leading an increasingly transient workforce. Covid-19 has only accelerated these changes. Decisions are made to respond to change or to make change happen. That’s
I have a new nightly ritual and it is not what I ever expected to add into my routine. It’s The Hot Toddy and I can’t think of a more relaxing bit of self-care this time of year. Whether it is an old wives tale or the truth, a Hot Toddy is said to alleviate a cold
Two weeks ago, the beer and spirits business contributor to Forbes began her annual year-in-review article by noting that 2021 had not grabbed headlines for merger and acquisition activity. Then 2022 promptly began with a succession of newsworthy mergers and acquisitions. The new shape of these transactions suggests the industry had better buckle up for
As a group of friends gathered together to celebrate a special 50th birthday back in the first month of 2020, before Covid took a stranglehold on the world, the anticipation of a 50-year-old wine about to be poured started to build among the group. The wine would be poured blind and the only clues were
I have a scoop-ette out this morning. The news—that the House of Representatives will hold hearings next Wednesday on consolidation in the food industry leading to food price hikes—anchors a broader feature. Antitrust enforcement has been insufficient for decades, and the food industry is a prime example of the consequences. Mergers and acquisitions have swept
The appeal by U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark was simple. “We need more workers”, she told CNN on Tuesday. As the U.S. economy is struggling with staff shortages and record resignations, Clark’s appeal to double legal immigration to the U.S. is still highly controversial. Data aggregated by the Migration Policy Institute shows that
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You probably know Mark Wahlberg best as an Academy Award nominated movie star. But over the past few years he’s been building up his bonafides as a business mogul. After investments in fitness and fashion, he’s now in the business of booze. This week he officially announced a sizable investment in Flecha Azul—an ultra-premium line
Whether you are a fan of the Grateful Dead, or an investor looking for a good deal, the current auction for a portion of the royalties to the Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream might be too sweet to pass up. The sale is offered by Royalty Exchange, an online platform that lets people
Starbucks just opened its biggest location in the world on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. It’s the newest of six Reserve Roasteries, and boasts 5 stories of coffee, cocktails, baked goods, and other treats. Other Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations include New York City, Milan, Tokyo. Insider was there for opening day, and caught up with some of
Unprecedented consolidation in the U.S. food industry may be a cause of rising prices and empty grocery-store shelves. The White House, supported by independent economic analysts, has asserted there’s a link between inflation and the dwindling number of food suppliers. The House of Representatives antitrust subcommittee, chaired by Democrat David Cicilline of Rhode Island, is
The first and only time that I tasted this cocktail was in Bogota Columbia. I remember the trip vividly. I was at the convention center – a beautiful and ornate building with flowing arches and intricate carvings located on Seventh Avenue (the city’s distant cousin to New York City’s Fifth Avenue). The occasion was a
Katz’s Delicatessen has been a New York institution since 1888. Producer Spencer Alben visits to taste the legendary pastrami on rye and sits down with Jake Dell — the owner currently in charge of all major operations — to learn how Katz’s survived the ages and became one of the most famous delis in the
Tilray, the largest cannabis company in Canada and the world, is blazing a path others may soon follow, getting into the alcohol business. While this might seem a no-brainer, both industries deal in intoxicants, so far, any merging of interests has been strictly one-sided, with only large alcohol entities investing in the once hyped cannabis
Start spreading the news. Peter Luger Steak House, a Brooklyn institution since 1887, is headed to Sin City. The iconic restaurant is slated to set up “residency” at Caesars Palace by the end of 2022. Popular with locals and tourists from around the world, Peter Luger is known for its generous portions of high-quality, dry-aged,
Over 8500 grocery workers at over 80 King Soopers/City Market locations in Denver and Colorado Springs are going on strike this Wednesday January 12th. The negotiations between UFCW Local 7 and Kroger KR owned chain have reached an impasse, with the union rejecting the latest company offer. The union has also commissioned a timely report on