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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) encompass a group of 39 states and 18 associate members situated across three major geographical regions—the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and South China Sea (AIS). These states face unique social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities— including complex challenges related to food and nutrition. At a 2023 meeting

Bourbon is the perfect Father’s Day gift because it embodies tradition, craftsmanship, and American heritage, qualities many fathers hold dear. Known for its rich, warm flavors and smooth finish, bourbon offers a refined drinking experience that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned. Each bottle tells a

Former Shark Tank entrepreneur Zack Schreier, who captured national attention with egg white chips company Quevos he cofounded alongside Nick Hamburger, and subsequently sold their business at age 24, has embarked on a new journey of reinventing coffee creamer with a functional twist. Enter Lifestacks, the latest mental health-focused coffee enhancer that leverages the power

Hamdi Ulukaya, the 51-year-old founder of the Greek-style yogurt Chobani, became a billionaire by seeing rewards where others saw risks and finding opportunities in adversity. After emigrating from Turkey to the United States, he used a Small Business Administration loan to buy an Upstate New York factory for $700,000, which Kraft had shut down. Even

It’s the kind of thing business owners dream of; seeing a person arrive straight from the airport, suitcase in hand, desperate to pay for their services. In Bread Ahead’s case, it’s a frequent reality. Since 2013, the one-man donut stall-turned-bakery consortium has become an iconic stop in many tourists’ London food tours, promising some of

The World’s Best Restaurant is Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain. Number two in the ranking by the World’s Best Restaurants organization is Spanish as well: Asador Etxebarri, in Atxondo, a peaceful Basque village surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. The highly anticipated list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna,

As an appetizer to the upcoming ranking of the 50 Best Restaurants in the world that will be announced in Las Vegas on June 5, the organizers of the prestigious competition have unveiled the venues ranked from 51st to 100th in this year’s extended list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This ranking of runners-up

A new dim sum destination is opening in the shadow of Manhattan’s Flatiron building. Nomad Tea Parlor will open at 244 5th Avenue on Friday, June 7, adding modern Cantonese cuisine to the neighborhood with a touch of nostalgic charm. “The restaurant is meant to be a celebration of Chinese American food,” says owner Jae

Fans of Pabst Blue Ribbon have gotten accustomed to the iconic beer brand grabbing their attention in creative ways. Its rowdy and irreverent social media posts, street-art-driven ad campaigns, and embrace of the offbeat have kept the brand in front of consumers’ consciousnesses. This strategy has worked well for a beer brand that is the

Athens is a must-see destination. But after a day touring the Acropolis and Cape Sounion, it is extremely pleasant to return to what is fondly known as the Athens Riveria. The expansive Four Seasons property, aka The Astir Palace Hotel Athens, is ideally perched at the tip of the pine forest in the Vouliagmeni peninsula.

In a city where going out could be considered an art form in itself, the challenge is not just finding a good drink or meal, but finding those extraordinary places that linger in your memory long after the last sip or bite. Enter: this month’s list of the best bars and restaurants to visit in