Food & Drink

It was a pleasant early-autumn afternoon at Firriato Winery’s Cavanera Estate on the north-east slopes of Mount Etna. Cumulus clouds linger in the bright blue sky as the volcano’s familiar coronet of smoke dances upward into the atmosphere. Built atop an ancient lava flow, the Cavanera Etna estate captures the volcano’s essence through Vitus vinifera

There are not very many Americans still doing the farming that feeds our citizens and many others around the world. The legacy of the Homestead Act of 1862 persists in that many of those farmers still own land from those 160 acre grants that have been passed down for generations, but particularly for the “broad

Remember the days when entrepreneurs opened either a separate restaurant, a bakery or gourmet shop and that was suffice to generate a profit. The trend these days is hyphenated businesses, combining several specialties, where multiple revenues flow to generate enough profit to sustain business. Welcome to Pasta Corner, which opened in midtown Manhattan, in proximity

Blood alcohol detox functional beverage, Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT), set to launch in Q4 2023, is attracting widespread attention as the first patented drink that promises to reduce blood alcohol content and improve central nervous system activity, motor cortex function and cognition in less than an hour. Blood alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol is consumed

Sometimes it’s a mystery as to why certain people are ‘bitten by the wine bug,’ and others are not. But for a group of 12 Hispanic winemakers in Oregon, there is a strong common bond of growing grapes and making wine to reflect the beauty of the land, as well as to provide a legacy

“It all started here,” said Bob Gunter, president and CEO of Kōloa Rum Company. “It” being Hawaiʻi’s sugarcane industry and “here” being Old Kōloa Town on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i. Kōloa Mill opened here in 1835 and was the first successful sugar mill in the state to run continuously until 1998. As America’s largest

Natural Products Expo East is ridding off into the sunset after trading across the U.S. East Coast for nearly four decades. Organizer New Hope Network is now pioneering a new annual event called “Newtopia Now” to help emerging CPG brands maximize their exposure to retail buyers and investors. The last Expo East will occur this

Gin, the timeless spirit that is the cornerstone of a whole host of classic cocktails, has been on a tear in the new millennium. That’s a boon to lovers of the martini, negroni, Singapore Sling, and a whole slew of other elegant cocktails who saw flavored vodkas and blended drinks rule the roost during much

Though French organizations have been establishing winery operations in Oregon for a number of years now, it is rare that a German wine business is attracted to the state that is renowned for its pinot noir wines. However, Ernie Loosen, the famous German winemaker known globally for Loosen Riesling, decided that the Willamette Valley of

Sierra Nevada Brewing has launched the “Still The One” Friends Reunion Contest with possibly the best prize a beer lover could dream of. One lucky craft beer fan will reunite with five of their friends at Sierra Nevada Brewing’s brewery in Mills River just outside Asheville, North Carolina to brew a custom-made beer. Sierra Nevada

London is not lacking on the Italian food front. Separate from the pizza, pasta and ice cream traders that have taken over the country (and, dare say, the world), the UK’s capital has over 2000 restaurants dedicated to Italian cuisine alone. And Bocconcino, it seems, has quietly risen through the ranks. First opened in 2014

Fresh fruit is available as a diverse, delicious, and healthy option for most American consumers. Some fruits are only in stores on a seasonal basis, but many are found throughout the year thanks to a collection of technologies that enhance storage life and quality, allow energy-efficient shipping, and prevent food waste. Within the post-harvest portfolio,

Every August the Beverage Trade Network releases its list of the top-rated beer, wine, and spirits on shelves in a respective calendar year. The liquids are assessed by expert palates from all corners of the industry and awarded a score from 1-100. Anything from 70-79 claims a bronze medal; from 80-89 a silver, and from

Santorini is synonymous with sumptuous island escapes. But as any visitor to this enchanting part of Greece will tell you, not all luxury is created equal. For guests fortunate enough to secure a stay at the Katikies Kirini, a whole new level of splendor is unlocked. The sprawling property was repurposed from a historic monastery

Irving Fain is an indoor vertical farming pioneer who says, after he sold his enterprise software company to Oracle, he wanted to work on a problem that had broader societal impact. He was fascinated by the fact at the time, that agriculture is the oldest and largest industry in the world. He told me that

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I ’m still reeling from the climate study that came out earlier this week, which revealed the Earth is past its “safe operating space for humanity” on six of the nine indicators tracked—climate, biodiversity, land, freshwater, nutrient pollution and manmade chemicals. It’s unsurprising, and yet deeply

Colorado, a state known more for being a playground for outdoor lovers, has officially been anointed a culinary hotpot. That’s because, on September 12, 2023, the Rocky Mountain state received its first-ever stars in the venerable Michelin Guide at a gala event in Denver. By becoming the sixth region in the United States to receive

New York City is home to 73 Michelin Star restaurants, with a new batch of awards due this fall. Before the official ceremony on November 7, the world renowned guide has announced a batch of 15 new restaurants that can be up for stars or Bib Gourmand recognition this coming year. This past May, the

The word Bourgogne elicits images of the Côte d’Or containing centuries old climats with famous names producing globally coveted wines. Almost halfway between Paris and Beaune sits the village of Chablis, with the village of Auxerre to its west. While considered part of Bourgogne, the larger regions of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois are located northwest

Austria’s single vineyard wines have received significant attention and labeling refinements in recent years, giving them a lift with sommeliers and wine enthusiasts. These wines animate the concept of terroir, exclusively crafted from grapes grown in a single vineyard to showcase unique site characteristics. Kamptal winemaker Alwin Jurtschitsch says that these wines show the DNA