Cycladic island's ancient wine tradition is worth exploring, along with the new local beer Nissos making a splash. The long history of winemaking in Tinos is evidenced by archaeological findings: the Temple of Dionysus, coins from the 6th and 4th century BC depicting grapes and Dionysus. These artifacts not only reveal the existence of wine [...]
At Donna in Brooklyn, poblano pepper offsets earthy rum, bittersweet Italian amaro, and Scandinavian fernet in this rich, herbaceous drink. “It’s meant to evoke a Cuba Libre in stirred form,” says bartender Patrick Gartner. “We recreated the sharp bite of a carbonated soda and squeeze of lime, which adds so much to the classic,” he [...]
Though unorthodox, Michael McIlroy’s Salt & Pepper Martini at Temple Bar has a little something for everyone. Its celery bitters, manzanilla sherry and saline solution elegantly address the common request for an “extra dirty” Martini, while Espelette pepper liqueur and Sweety Drop peppers answer the crowd-pleasing call for something spicy. As the Martini craze shows [...]
Harrison Ginsberg, bar director for New York’s SAGA, Overstory and Crown Shy, never thought the Martinez would become his signature drink. Largely considered a predecessor to the Martini, the Martinez is typically made with Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur. The classic never achieved the popularity of its successor, perhaps because of its relatively sweet profile. [...]
On taste Atlas 50 Most Popular CHEESES in the World Feta comes in at Number 3 with Halloumi comming in at 13. Kasseri at number 19 and just making the top 50 Myzithra at 41. Italy claimed 4 of the Top 10 spots which has caused uproar online Hosts of French news said 'the judges [...]
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas when you start to see amazing Yule Logs and Christmas desserts created by the most talented pastry chefs in the best hotels worldwide! This is the list for 2022 Festive Season! Creating a really inspiring Yule Log is a favourite Christmas ritual at the most luxurious [...]
The Brown Derby Cocktail is the cocktail equivalent of a crisp fall day — refreshing, balanced, a little sweet, and reddish brown in appearance. This perfectly balanced blend of tart grapefruit juice, sweet honey syrup, and syrupy bourbon hits all the spots you want from a sophisticated sip. The Brown Derby Cocktail is a product [...]
I wrote this recipe with a few things in mind: First, I want to eat something that I will thoroughly enjoy, but I also want it to deeply nourish my body. You can still focus on using the most nutrient-dense ingredients available to you and have a truly satiating, delicious meal. This recipe is proof [...]
If the heart-healthy omega-3s weren’t reason enough to add some pescatarian meals to your dinner rotation, National Seafood Month, which is coming up in October, makes now a perfect time to do so. And while a hearty fish like salmon can be cooked deliciously in almost any style — grilled, baked, pan-fried — lately we’ve [...]
Courtesy Jennifer Clark, bar manager, Sternewirth at Hotel Emma at Pearl, San Antonio, TX This “juicy, citrusy, fruity” drink is a riff on the classic Moscow Mule, Clark says. Therefore, this drink also happily works with vodka, if preferred. Of note, the more blackberries used, the darker purple the brew will become. Clark offers these [...]
