Food & Drink

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Gifting a foodie or oenophile with luxury tastes can present a basic challenge: where to begin? A luxury gastronomic gift can begin anywhere. If the world is your oyster, where is the best place on the planet to find, say, the best oyster? Options for luxury

‘Tis the season for fried foods. Especially if you’re celebrating Hanukkah. The Jewish Festival of Lights kicks off on December 25, and New York City restaurants in the height of holiday season are ready to celebrate with traditional latkes, sufganiyot and more Hanukkah treats. Sufganiyot and Latkes for Hanukkah in New York Mijo Mijo, a

Mezcal isn’t just tequila’s smoky cousin., it even has its own holiday!But let’s be honest: limiting your exploration to the warmer months or even National Mezcal Day just isn’t enough. Whether you’re a devoted fan or just starting to explore its earthy flavors, mezcal cocktails brings a whole new depth to your happy hour. So

Once in a great while, a book is published that refuses to allow me to look at the world in the same way I did before reading it. I challenge you to read Mark Easter’s new book, The Blue Plate and look at the world in the same way you do today. Easter is a

Five years into its launch, Seth Rogen and his Houseplant lifestyle brand enter a new chapter of the business today, releasing its first consumable product in the US that gets you lifted. Cofounders Rogen and Mikey Mohr tell me that Houseplant is launching a hemp-derived Delta-9 THC-infused sparkling water with four flavors: Black Cherry, Blackberry,

Pizza beans, a cozy dish from Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen cookbook, have unexpectedly landed at the center of a true crime saga. This humble casserole hit the headlines when TMZ reported it was on the menu for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What started as a simple recipe

The China Wine And Spirits Awards isn’t just any ol’ judging. It’s the biggest competition of its kind across all of Hong Kong and China. The industry vets involved are together responsible for selling over 75 million bottles of liquid per year—distributors, retailers, and spirits buyers. By that metric it is actually among the most

Mr. Yoshida’s Japanese-style barbecue sauce was acquired by Heinz almost 25 years ago—but the food giant nearly killed the brand. So its 75-year-old immigrant founder bought it back this year and is ready to “go, go, go.” By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff The labels on Mr. Yoshida’s Japanese-style barbecue sauce have long featured a photo

When Siddhi Mittal and Heinin Zhang swapped their six-figure incomes for the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, they weren’t chasing a safe investment, but an idea: that is, to start a company that would make private chefs as accessible as dining out. And, unlikely as it was for two women who’d spent years in trading and corporate

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The grocery industry is reeling this week from the collapse of the proposed $25 billion merger of the nation’s second- and third- largest supermarkets, Kroger and Albertsons, and the fallout is shaping up to be a full-on holiday season drama. Someone call in the Hallmark Channel.

Moviegoers are flocking to see Moana 2, Disney’s latest hit, but it’s unlikely that many love the movie more than Gregory Lowe II, founder and CEO of 100 Coconuts, the fastest-growing brand of coconut water in the U.S., based on SPINS data. 100 Coconuts co-branded their cans around Moana 2 characters in a collaboration deal

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Even though it seems nontraditional, giving someone a bottle of tequila this holiday season is a perfect idea. As one of the oldest known spirits native to North America, it beats bourbon by several centuries; tequila has a long and storied past. One that is just

Allison Ellsworth created Poppi out of a personal need with a passion so strong – she wanted to share it with others. Poppi has become a viral prebiotic soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation, with five grams of sugar and 25 calories per can. Ellsworth created the brand with the colors, design, marketing,

From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success. Now at the helm of Koia, a brand known for its plant-based protein drinks, Hunter has applied his entrepreneurial spirit to a new industry focused on health and wellness.

Who knew fast food could feel like a reality show? From Coke vs. Pepsi to Domino’s vs. Pizza Hut, brand rivalries have always added drama to our dinner tables. These battles don’t just sell burgers or sodas—they create stories that shape cravings and memories across generations.Take Burger King and McDonald’s, for instance. Their rivalry has

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There is no doubt beers imported from Mexico have enjoyed great success in recent years. Modelo Especial is now the top-selling beer in America. And collectively, import beer sales now surpass those of domestic premium beers. But President-elect Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social that

The biggest night for America’s restaurants took place on Monday, December 9, when Michelin announced its newest slate of stars for New York, Chicago and Washington D.C. In an annual ceremony held to award chefs, restaurateurs and their teams, Michelin ranked the city’s top eateries from one star (“high-quality cooking, worth a stop”) to two

New Year’s in New York is like no other. The world is watching Times Square as the ball drops at midnight, and throughout the five boroughs folks are partying, celebrating, planning, and dining at restaurants pulling out all the stops for the last dinner of the year. Bring on the caviar, truffles, champagne, and more

The Whisky Exchange is one of the world’s largest online retailers for all categories of the beloved brown spirit. Every year around this time the trusted purveyor assess its stock—which consists of more than 9000 expressions—to reveals its top-rated tipple. The results are now in for 2025 and the winner lands as a little bit

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Did you, like me, feel like you blinked and all of a sudden the end of the year is fast-approaching? I’ve been hard at work to wrap up my few last features for the year that I’m really excited about. Keep an eye out! In the