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Williamsburg has a stylish new omakase spot, where hip hop plays across a white oak omakase bar, and a renowned sushi chef realizes his childhood dream. Shota Omakase, a 16-seat Edomae-style omakase restaurant, opened at 50 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in September. Created and fully owned by chef Cheng Lin, formerly seen behind

Thailand is known for many magical things. Wine isn’t one of them. But among the world class beaches, stunning tropical panorama, and immensely flavorful cuisine of the country there exists a burgeoning grape-growing scene. These viticultural aspirations are primarily promoted in and around Hua Hin—along the northwest coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Now one

Embrace the creepy-crawly spirit of Halloween with these spooky Halloween cocktails that will surely send shivers down your spine. From mysterious elixirs to chilling concoctions, these drinks are perfect for adding a touch of fright to any Halloween gathering. Cheers to the witching hour with our roundup of the spookiest sips! Morgue-a-Rita Aptly named as

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Though few are familiar with OSI Group, it is one of America’s largest private companies. Its breadth is huge. OSI’s factories can marinate, sous-vide, or batter and fry any protein—beef, pork, poultry, seafood, even tofu and other alternatives. The company’s machinery can brown, sear or char

Any quick online glance will reveal numerous beer of the month offers or brewery-specific clubs, all promising their members access to some of the best brews they have ever had. But most tend to fall short. Instead, they deliver a few interesting beers interspersed with more humdrum offerings. People tend to drop their memberships almost

Despite the existence of an existing ready-to-seal deal, the group behind renowned British restaurant chain PizzaExpress is contemplating a rival bid for Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group (TRG). This development comes just weeks after the private equity heavyweight Apollo Global Management made an offer to take TRG private. TRG confirmed it had received a request

Pasta lovers, rejoice! Have you dreamed of learning to handcraft orecchiette, the ‘little ears’ pasta from Puglia? Or how about impressing your guests with a flavored pasta dough like spinach tagliatelle? Crafted by chefs, experts, and Nonna’s from around Italy, these books have tips for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced pasta makers. Within

The last several years have seen an explosion of individuals and funds diving headlong into the world of spirits investing. Driven by the hyper explosion of the whisky market, where bottles of Scotch, Bourbon, and Japanese Whisky continually set new sales records, investors are actively searching out the next hot bottle. This has led to

This past weekend, beloved West Village-based chocolatier Li-Lac Chocolates celebrated its 100th anniversary—an impressive feat for small, family-owned businesses everywhere. Deemed New York’s oldest chocolate house, the original location rang in its centennial with a weekend full of chocolate-covered festivities, with a slew of seasonal, autumnal chocolates to boot. Li-Lac was founded in 1923 by

Musician and entrepreneur Zayn Malik has just joined Mixoloshe, the non-alcoholic cocktail brand, as Chief Creative Officer (CCO). To mark the announcement, Malik has launched his first flavor for the brand—a non-alcoholic Lychee Martini—though the partnership will extend far beyond this collaboration. “I’m really excited about this new venture,” says Malik. “I’ve been wanting to

October is for more than just colorful leaves and Halloween fun — it’s also all about everyone’s favorite comfort food. Why? Because it’s National Pasta Month! So this is a special month, whether you’re an expert in the kitchen, learning to make homemade pasta, or simply a spaghetti super-fan. In honor of pasta lovers everywhere,

Coltivare, Houston’s beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant from Agricole Hospitality, is known for its year-round backyard garden whose bounty informs the menu. This summer, executive chef/partner Ryan Pera grew Eight Row Flint Corn, a sweet, tender variety of heirloom corn with indigenous roots which will be ready to harvest in October, and will feature in a