This past week, the UK’s hospitality industry has been rocked by an open letter, signed by 70 female chefs, exposing the rampant sexism, harassment, and structural inequality they face daily. The letter, a direct response to comments made by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton—who claimed he had “not seen” sexism in restaurant kitchens—lays bare an industry-wide
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Is your state the sauciest? A new study from Instacart looks at sauce trends across the United States, determining which sauces reign supreme from coast to coast and in between. And with so many beloved restaurants entering the jarred sauce game– Carbone, for example – , it’s certainly a competitive market to stand out in.
A new boutique Californian wine brand is gaining accolades from top sushi chefs in Japan: Xander Soren. It is made by Xander Soren who spent over 20 years at Apple in product development and marketing. He played a pivotal role in helping to develop digital music products like GarageBand, iTunes and iPod until he retired
Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, I knew about bourbon. It, along with horse racing, was infused into the soul of my city. But when I left there in the 1990s, I realized that outside my hometown, the American whiskey scene was a barren wasteland dominated by just a few brands and even fewer distillers. Luckily,
Many of today’s wine industry headlines predict doom and gloom for the year ahead. As Cyril Penn of Wine Business Monthly explains in Outlook & Trends: Beyond the Negative Headlines, “There’s no way to sugar coat it: the value of wine sales is flat and in terms of cases sold, the industry is down.” While
For more than 3 billion people worldwide, blue foods are the foundation of vital nutrients and protein in their diets, and blue food systems provide livelihoods for about 800 million people around the world. But within the food movement, it’s a topic that doesn’t seem to be central enough to our discussions of food systems
Meet Mexico’s first chili-ionaire. My new feature on the founder and CEO of Tajín, Horacio Fernández, is a classic Forbes success story. Fernández has rarely given interviews in the four decades he has run the iconic chili spice brand, so when I heard he was willing to share the secrets to his success with me,
Just ahead of the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Marlene Holmes received some big news. The master distiller of Texas-based Milam & Greene Whiskey became the latest inductee into Whisky Magazine’s Hall of Fame, one of the first American women and the only female distiller in the U.S. to receive this honor.
If you grew up freezing Thin Mints for that extra crunch, you’re not alone. The Girl Scouts themselves have said that enjoying Thin Mints frozen is one of the best ways to eat them. Starting Friday, February 21, Wendy’s is turning that freezer hack into a fast-food reality with its new Thin Mints Frosty nationwide.
A new report was released by INSHUR, a commercial insurance provider for the on-demand economy. INSHUR partnered with Censuswide to survey 1,000 professional drivers working for on-demand platforms in the United States. The report, released last month, found that more women than ever—especially those under 34—are turning to on-demand driving for flexibility, financial independence and
A beloved New York City taqueria is expanding its menu with a slurpable mashup. Tacombi will serve a new birria ramen at all of its New York City locations starting on Thursday, February 20. Currently, beef birria served at Tacombi as part of the taco menu, a version of the slow-cooked stew from Jalisco, Mexico,
Over the last few years, Madrid has become a hub for Latinoamericans from all walks of life seeking to move abroad. 25 years ago, the census indicated 81,552 people from across the Americas called Madrid home, but in December 2024 the number of Latinos currently living in the Spanish capital surpassed the one million mark,
As you probably already know, we love telling stories about food and traveling anywhere we can to find the most delicious, mouthwatering dishes. This year, we couldn’t really do that. It was a tough year all around for everyone. So in light of finding some ~light~ in a dark 2020, what better time than now
Blue Ribbon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas serves 15-inch giant tiger prawns. These prawns are boiled in a mildly spicy broth with paprika to give them a subtle kick. Enjoy the tiger prawns as part of Blue Ribbon’s three-tier seafood platter. See more from Blue Ribbon: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/restaurants/blue-ribbon FOOD INSIDER believes life should be a
Pearl Milling Company’s Original Pancake & Waffle Mix is the latest household staple affected by a food recall. Why the waffle recall? Undeclared milk is a top food allergen that can cause severe or life-threatening reactions in those with dairy allergies. A Class I recall is the most serious FDA classification, reserved for situations where
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For decades, craft beer and homebrewing, though separate hobbies, fed off of each other. “This literally helped start the craft beer revolution,” said Julia Herz in a telephone interview. Indeed, many of America’s almost 10,000 breweries were founded by homebrewers, or with homebrewers as head brewer.
The World Whiskies Awards has been held annually since 2007 and in that time it has blossomed into one of the most influential competitions on the planet. Why do we say that? Well, its esteemed panel of judges have proven, time and again, that they can shape–or at least predict–where global trends are headed. For
We compiled a list of the most wild foods we found in 2017 around the UK. Among our favourites were: A £65 ostrich egg breakfast and a £55 truffle burger from London restaurant Florentine. Selfridges’ £99 ice cream made of 4-carat gold leaves and edible diamonds and Heinz baked beans cafe. A 6,000 calorie chicken
Fast growing Oregon-originated drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros ended its fiscal year on a high, beating expected earnings and revenue and, earlier this month, opening its 1,000th outlet, in Orlando, Fla. The drive-thru coffee chain, once mainly a staple of the West Coast and Southwest, has continued its aggressive expansion in 2024, opening 151 new