Food & Drink

Breaking away from the more well-known olive oil seasoned flatbread, focaccia in Bari, Italy is a feast of flavors made with tomatoes, olives, oregano, and olive oil. We visited Panificio Fiore, a local bakery that’s been churning fresh focaccia every day for over a century. The bakery is just a few steps away from the

The Vita Coco Company, Inc. is celebrating World Coconut Day by partnering with Roblox, a global immersive platform where millions of people connect and communicate daily, by introducing a new giant coconut just off the coast of Coconut Island in “The Coconut Grove.” Vita Coco will donate $1 to its charity partners in Brazil for

As an aspiring wine snob, I like to try new wines regularly, sipping and swishing and savoring the novel flavors, characteristics, and textures that might be found therein. When I do this with my spouse, I sometimes ask, “What do you think of the wine?” More often than not, his response is something like, “It

The wine2wine Business Forum, a prominent event in the wine industry, is scheduled to take place in Verona, Italy on November 13 and 14, 2023. During this conference, attendees will delve into an exploration of the top 150 Italian wines that frequently appear on the wine lists of American restaurants. This data is attributed to

When it comes to craft spirits, liqueurs and cordials are rarely part of the conversation. That’s because the subcategory consists of any liquor—typically under 80-proof— that’s been flavored with fruit, herbs, natural flavors, extracts, sweeteners, or even cream. Most commonly this amounts to a lot of sugar, and many are notorious for being overly sweet.

As temperatures in the South continue to climb well into September, refreshing local brews can help take the edge off one of the steamiest summers on record. Here are seven IPAs with plenty of southern street cred to help beer drinkers cool off during the last stretch of summer, perfect for all Labor Day last

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Provence in the south of France is where it’s at when it comes to the best rosés. Easy drinking, light and fresh, but still complex, are some traits that have elevated their status in recent years. That and a lot of marketing and media hype—just ask Magrino which worked with Château d’Esclans back in 2015

Trips to the grocery store will cost consumers more and more as food inflation continues to rise. There are many reasons for this, including the war in Ukraine, shipping costs, and higher costs associated with the production of food items, including wages. How much have food prices risen in the past 12 months and how

Trends come and go. Cosmopolitans, Beaujolais Nouveau, spumante, Midori sours — drinks that rose, fell, then rose again. So what are top sommeliers predicting we’ll be drinking in fall? Let’s find out. Sticking to the Jazz Standards “Feeling the effects of inflation, I predict that diners will look to ensure they enjoy their dining experiences

Grocery and drug store workers are essential to their communities. Their workplaces are sources of food as well as public gathering spaces. But over the last few years, clerks and cashiers have had to deal with increasing incidents of crime and violence at work. One recent study identified over 360 shootings in the last 3

A stroll through the U.S. Open Food Village in 2023 brings some familiarity from previous years, but also a slew of new tastes. And even a Michelin star. “I think it is a different diversity,” chef Ron Krivosik, Levy culinary senior vice president, tells me about the fresh mix. “The quality is what we are

The Glenlivet Speyside single malt scotch whisky recently launched their Twist & Mix Cocktails, a new line of premium, ready-to-serve, whisky-based cocktails that use first-to-market technology. With the twist of an innovative cap, flavors are released and mixed into The Glenlivet Single Malt scotch to create high quality, freshly mixed cocktails without the hassle. While

As a whisky enthusiast, I’ve come to learn that tastings and tours tend to follow a basic formula. Usually, you’ll find a dram or two you love, nibble on a biscuit, and go on your literally-merry way. Which was more than enough for me. That is, of course, until Johnnie Walker’s STIR concept came along.

Sour beers are having a moment and that’s great for beer lovers everywhere but also for people who go, “well, I don’t like beer.” To those people, I hand them a sour beer. Sour beers can be tart and tangy or they can incredibly complex with notes of fresh hay, tart apple, sour cherries and

Yes, you’ve read that right, Cher has launched an ice cream brand and called it Cherlato (of course). In a mid-July Instagram post the iconic singer announced she would be launching an gelato brand, many fans and followers questioned its authenticity. Still, with ice cream collaborations between Nikki Minaj and MYX Fusion, Gwyneth Paltrow and

The coffee chain giant inaugurates the Autumn season with new drinks and returning favorites today. Starbucks has strategically decided to advance its fall menu’s unveiling in a move that aims to capture burgeoning consumer demand for early fall flavors. Despite the lingering heat of August, select seasonal drinks and food items are available today in

Every year, Wine & Spirits Magazine declares their top wineries of the year; the global makers who have dominated a rigorous blind-tasting process. Surprisingly, this year’s list was particularly globe-trotting — Chile, Georgia, Slovenia, Chile, and Uruguay were all represented alongside the powerhouse regions of California, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. Here are a few

Something that continues to baffle me is that we have a solution that can help end child hunger in the United States. And we just aren’t using it. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools across the U.S. began providing free meals to all students, regardless of their income. This was thanks to a

Every year, Wine & Spirits Magazine declares their top wineries of the year; the global makers who have dominated a rigorous blind-tasting process. Surprisingly, this year’s list was particularly globe trotting — Chile, Georgia, Slovenia, Chile, and Uruguay were all represented alongside the powerhouse regions of California, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. Here are a