Food & Drink

Imagine yourself in the shoes of someone who received a letter, postmarked Oakville, California, way back in December 1995. The letter would have come from Harlan Estate, and it would have been signed by H. William Harlan himself. Harlan had established the winery in 1984, with vineyards set in the western hills above the Oakville

After posting our view of the big, transformative changes driving foodservice innovation, here’s Mattson’s innovation-focused take on what’s hot in consumer foods and beverages. Atomo seeks to create a cup of coffee that’s better for the environment, and customized for … [+] individual tastes. Photo courtesy of Atomo Coffee. High Stakes For Great Fakes Oh,

Sage of Enlightenment by AMASS. Courtesy of AMASS. AMASS Dry January is halfway over. But whether you’re taking the sober month challenge or generally looking for alcohol-free options, these 10 recipes provide tasty alternatives to cocktails. Some studies have found that more people are abstaining from libations outside of Dry January, raising the need for

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – 2019/10/15: American multinational pizza restaurant chain Domino’s Pizza in … [+] Gothenburg. (Photo by Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Domino’s Pizza’s momentum actually slowed a little bit toward the end of 2019, spawning a narrative about whether or not the rise in third-party delivery was a

Califia’s impressive brand and strategy has cemented them as a clear leader in the plant-based dairy … [+] space Califia Farms The name Califia originally comes from the Spanish legend of Queen Califia, who ruled the mythical island of California. In fact, Queen Califia is said to have been the inspiration of the golden state’s

Howlin’ Ray’s in Los Angeles is known for its incredibly hot fried chicken, but it has an even spicier offering: the Howlin’ Plus. It’s on the secret menu, and it’ll blow your top off. We’re heading to the restaurant in Chinatown to see if we can handle this extra level of spice. For more, visit:

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY – AUGUST 04: A view of the Smirnoff Sparkling Spiked Seltzer during the Women’s … [+] Health & Cosmo Party Under the Stars at Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on August 4, 2018 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Hearst) Getty Images for Hearst In a press release, Jaysen

Kay Stewart (left), founder of House of Soul Catering Photo by House of Soul Catering As any entrepreneur will tell you, starting a business is hard. Even the brands that look like overnight successes wouldn’t have succeeded without the grit, determination, or passion of their founders. Kay Stewart knows this better than anyone. For almost

Elio’s Pizza is sold out of a mobile pizza oven in a pickup truck. Eleodoro Lopez found a liquor store that would let him park in its lot and started selling pizza out of it a few months ago. Now he’s gaining recognition for selling delicious Neapolitan-style pies for $10 each in Silver Lake. For

The Smith Brothers. That’s Stu on the left, in one of their brotherly thought-provoking discussions; … [+] over a glass of their Cabernet, of course. By Alan Goldfarb Two news items in the same week at the start of last year, involving the future of wineries, may have had an impact on Stu and Charlie

Gillian Levy_ Photo Credit_ Wood & Smith JOS studios I love the company named Humboldt Apothecary because they have bridged the gap between traditional mixology, my former world in liquor meets the all grown up newest age movement, cannabis. Cannabis has filtered its way into a variety of materials. From non-reactive CBD to fully reactive

The famous A&W root beer float. A&W There are still drive-in restaurants scattered around that are open in spring, summer and fall, then close for the winter. You drive past your favorites, looking on longingly, knowing the owners are getting a well-deserved rest, but eager for them to re-open. However, one of the country’s most

Bardstown Bourbon Company The constantly-flowing stream of new whiskey releases covers all categories, from bourbon and scotch to American single malts and Mexican corn whiskeys. But one thing these releases have in common: a penchant for finishing spirits in barrels that previously held wine, port, sherry, rum and beer. Adding to this crowded field is

How do we spend our time alone? That was a question on my mind a few weeks ago, when I had a few hours to myself in Brugge while my husband (who’s from the western region of Belgium) and our kids went off to see a Club Brugge soccer game with friends. What to do

Taco Bell has announced that later this year it will begin testing a $100,000 salary for restaurant … [+] general managers at select locations. This and other hiring tactics, like its Hiring Parties, are being used to achieve the chain’s 2022 goal to hire 100,000 new U.S. workers. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 18: Nacho Fries

Evan Price, co-founder of Green Cheek Beer Co. Photo by Vito Trautz Evan Price was a terrible home brewer. Like, really bad. But whereas another person might have cut their losses and found a new hobby, the affable Price only doubled his resolve. Something about brewing entranced him. So why not get a brewing job

John and Jen Kimmich, founders of The Alchemist Brewery Photo by The Alchemist By any metric, The Alchemist Brewery is a successful business. Currently, the brewery has two locations: a production facility in Waterbury, where they make their flagship Heady Topper IPA, and a visitor’s center in Stowe where they make all of their other

It’s not just all about you and your DRC. It’s about jobs. The shelves in your local wine store may not look like this if a proposed 100% tariff on European … [+] wine imports takes effect. Getty The other day I posted links to a number of reliable news and industry sources that explain

We visit Bali Kitchen in the East Village with Indonesian rapper Rich Brian to see how Indonesia’s national dish is made, how best to eat it and why it’s culturally significant. Nasi goreng is made with a thick, sweet Indonesian soy sauce called kecap (pronounced ketchup)—a key ingredient in Indonesian cuisine—and garnished with pickled cucumber,

April 2, 2019, Ottowa, Ill — Constellation Brands is selling Ballast Point Brewing Co. … [+] Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg © 2019 Bloomberg Finance LP A leading financial markets research firm is calling Constellation Brands “The Best Story in Beer” just one month after the beverage and cannabis conglomerate shocked the beer world by revealing it