Food & Drink

I’ve taken some liberties over the years with pairing wine with the unusual—books, movies, video streaming and even home ownership. Because don’t y’all relate more to drinking a bold California blend after spotting a snake in your basement than pairing it with some fancy-schmancy food thing you will—face it—never even try to make? So, in
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The latest limited release from Kentucky Owl, the super-luxury bourbon that quickly achieved cult status in today’s hyper-popular whiskey market, is yet another step in a well-thought-out plan to create a global brand. It’s the second bottle to emerge from the brand’s international collaboration line that brings in experts from different parts of the whiskey
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It’s unseasonably warm this week in October—all the more reason to keep on drinking rose, which, increasingly, shows itself to be a wine that extends beyond the summer months. In the spirit of Italian-American heritage, which is celebrated this month, here are some stellar Italian roses to consider. Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021, Friuli DOC.
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Immunity-boosting shots company, Vive Organic, has been acquired by Paine Schwartz Partners’ portfolio company Suja Life for an undisclosed sum, amping up their competition with fellow players in the space, including So Good So You. Evercore EVR served as financial advisor to Paine Schwartz Partners, and Kirkland & Ellis served as its legal advisor. Houlihan
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Halloween is right around the corner. And for craft cocktail fans in Chicago the celebration has already started. The Langham—a 5-star hotel in the heart of downtown—has teamed up with another luxury brand, Moet Hennessy, to concoct a series of drinks inspired by one of television’s most ghoulish series…behold the Stranger Things tipple takeover. From
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If you’re looking for fun in San Diego, look no further than the Gaslamp Quarter. This downtown district dates back to 1950, when it was first developed for commerce near the waterfront. Now, the historic area is known for restaurants, bars and and its pedestrian zones — everything is easily walkable within a few blocks,
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Wine tourism is becoming increasingly popular as wine lovers opt to visit the terroirs where their favorite wines are produced. The Valdo winery (Cantina Valdo), located in the town of Valdobbiadene, in Veneto, Italy, is a leading producer of sparkling wines and also one of the oldest wine producers in the region. The company produced
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New York-based cookie and coffee chain Chip City, which was launched nearly five years ago by two childhood friends Peter Phillips and Teddy Gailas to provide nostalgic, gourmet sweet treats, plans to expand beyond its headquarters in the Northeastern U.S., with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. The rollout plan will be supported
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Anyone who reads about or researches rosé has likely consulted the writing of Elizabeth Gabay MW. She’s the author of Rosé: Understanding the pink wine revolution and her highly anticipated new book Rosés of Southern France, written in partnership with Ben Bernheim, is out now. Bernheim is Gabay’s son, a twenty-something sommelier, writer, and wine
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