Food & Drink

Summer is the perfect time for a cone of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or any of your favorite flavors. But what if you paired those with…beer?! Yes, beer pairs well with almost all foods, including ice cream and it’s a fun summer activity you can do at home. Here is an illustrated guide to pairing ice

The mojito is one of a few cocktails which epitomize summer. A refreshing blend of mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda water, this classic cocktail – invented in Havana in the 16th century – has helped to cool Cubans down for centuries, and since found its way onto practically every beach bar’s menu in the

Puesto, an award winning Mexican-American San Diego restaurant group and San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove have partnered to launch a taco inspired by Musgrove’s rescue dog from Tijuana. The collaboration combines the pitcher’s love for Mexican cuisine with his passion for giving back to the community. Proceeds from sales of the special Tijuana-inspired taco,

The Brewers Association, the American trade association representing small and independent craft brewers, announced last week that its CEO, Bob Pease, would retire in early 2025. Pease has served as CEO for ten years, capping a 32-year career with the not-for-profit association. The association’s board has retained an executive search firm specializing in the not-for-profit

Rosewood Mayakoba has been widely recognized for its culinary offerings, inspired by the gastronomic heritage of Mexico and the distinct traditions and culture of the country’s diverse regions. Overseen by executive chef Edgar Chávez, the resort’s bars and restaurants boast a solid commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing as well as philanthropic and cultural collaborations

Sake doesn’t belong only to Japanese restaurants anymore. Two Michelin-starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, one of the most celebrated American restaurants, serves sake on its tasting menu. Furthermore, the sake is made locally by Brooklyn Kura, the first craft sake brewery in New York, which was founded in 2017. “We always

This year’s biggest burger trend is about to hit East Hampton. Smashburgers are everywhere, from TikTok to nearly every neighborhood in Manhattan, and the thin, crisp patties topped with gooey cheese are finally making their way Out East, a region consciously lacking fast food and quick serve burgers. Smokey Buns is slated to open in

Late last year, a panel of over two dozen category experts convened in Northern California in order to pore over (and pour through) some of the best beers on the planet. The annual gathering, known as the World Beer Competition, is run by the Tasting Alliance. If you’re not already familiar with that organization, they’re

When I dream of Thailand, I think of an isolated white beach with crystalline water and lush palm trees dripping with coconuts. That is also what Alex Garland’s novel “The Beach” famously captured, the quest for the most legendary beach, untouched by mass tourism, a plunge into authentic Thai life that surrounds it. “You fish,

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Giuseppe Gallo was serving spritz after spritz as a bartender in London—typically with Aperol or Campari—when it occurred to him that there was so many other liqueurs to explore. The Amalfi Coast-born entrepreneur recalled a bergamot-based spirit his grandmother used to make for guests visiting her

The Dry July movement continues gaining followers who seek to cut down on alcohol intake, and non-alcoholic options are sprouting everywhere. Canned mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits and different flavored mixers are more abundant in the market, and restaurants and bars are following suit by adding mocktail menus to their offerings. As temperatures soar, a refreshing non-alcoholic

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Asquirt of Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce is often the difference in my household between spiraling about what to make for dinner and pulling together a quick and healthy dish almost effortlessly. Flavors include Yuzu, Miso and “Hella Hot,” which can brighten up salmon filets, chicken thighs,

As the United States craft beer industry matures, leaving behind the heady days of double-digit growth and nonstop market expansion, the road to success for breweries has become much more complicated. Just making a great product and packaging it in a flashy bottle or can won’t work anymore. Breweries must execute on multiple levels to

“Weed is fun. Let’s face facts, it’s fun,” says Andrew Rea, the culinary maestro behind the wildly popular YouTube channel Binging with Babish, in an exclusive interview. A Decade-Long Love Affair: From ‘Vapor Poo’ To ‘Digital’ Weed Rea is not just a chef but a storyteller, seamlessly weaving narratives into recipes through his culinary recreations

Breaking into the booze industry – or rather self-indulgently, Breaking Booze – is no easy feat. And still, after just five years at the helm of their own mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul seem to have done exactly that. Funny, really, considering one half of the duo, famed for their undeniable

New York City Summer Restaurant Week is so back. The biannual weeks of discounted pre-fixe meals at hundreds of the city’s top restaurants returns from July 22 through August 18. Every participating restaurant offers weekday specials, for either lunch, dinner or both, with the option to include weekend menus. Two-course lunches go for $30, typically

The Piña Colada was created in Puerto Rico on or around July 10th, 1954, which is now celebrated as National Piña Colada Day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic cocktail, so what better spirit to enjoy on the ocassion than the oldest rum crafted on the Island of Enchantment? “There are a

One of the hottest brands in the entire alcohol market, Athletic Brewing, just announced it has closed a $50 million equity financing round led by private equity firm General Atlantic. The round also includes participation from multiple existing investors. This comes on the heels of another $50 million Series D round led by Keurig Dr

Many companies will tell you what they’re doing, but lately, Kraft Heinz has been talking about what they are “Not” doing. They launched plant-based mac and (Not) cheese, Not Mayo (plant-based spread), and plant-based “Not cheese American style slices.” The hot dog now has company thanks to Oscar Mayer’s new “Not dog” or rather the

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival returns to the city this October. The 17th Annual edition of the festival will take place from October 17 through October 20, 2024, and be presented in partnership with a new sponsor, Invesco QQQ. The Brooklyn-based ETF will bring the longstanding festival to Brooklyn, with the