Rotisserie chicken is back and better than ever
What goes around comes around, again and again. Certainly the culinary world knows as much, just consider the slow food movement or even a good Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe, back in its best forms since, well, the 90s. The latest thing to reemerge is slow-cooked chicken on a spit. Yes, rotisserie is back and arguably better […]
How to make a Batanga, a delightfully simple tequila cocktail
Do you know your Mexican cocktail recipes? Sure, you can make a bartender-grade Margarita or Paloma, but what about the lesser-known agave spirit drinks? Meet the Batanga, a simple yet satisfying drink featuring Mexico’s most iconic spirit. This drink goes back to the early 60s in Mexico. It’s a bit like a Cuba Libre cocktail, […]
Torabhaig’s First Core Whisky Bets on Gentle Smoke
After nearly a decade of one-off releases, Torabhaig is finally planting a flag in the ground. The Isle of Skye distillery launched Taigh today — its first core expression, and the bottle it plans to build its whole house style around going forward. Taigh (pronounced “tie”) means house or home in Scottish Gaelic, a nod […]
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Wooler Brands is releasing both a whiskey and a vodka
Founded by 30-year spirits veteran Jason Wooler, Wooler Brands recently announced the launch of two distinct spirits: Wooler Whiskey, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, and JP Vodka, a gluten-free, 100% corn-based vodka produced in Texas. Wooler Spirits The first two spirits released by Wooler Brands are the aforementioned Wooler Whiskey and JP […] -
Willett Distillery Fills The First Barrel At Their New Springfield Facility
There’s a particular kind of confidence required to build a brand-new distillery in 2026, as the bourbon industry is in the middle of a hard correction. Jim Beam paused production at its flagship Clermont facility for the entire year, Kentucky warehouses are sitting on a record 16-plus million aging barrels, and U.S. whiskey distillers cut […] -
Hestan expands NanoBond line with new stockpot and rondeaus
Best-selling Hestan Culinary NanoBond line just got a new expansion, adding more functional and versatile pieces of it’s collection. Since it’s debut in 2017, the Hestan Culinary Nanobond collection now includes a 6-quart stockpot and 6 quart- and 9-quart Rondeaus. The NanoBond 6qt Stockpot joins the existing 8qt stockpot, which offers a smaller option for small […] -
Blade and Bow is releasing a new, annual solera-aged whiskey
Blade and Bow differentiates itself from some of its counterparts in Kentucky by using a Solera system for aging, blending bourbons of different ages to create a unique expression. Recently, it announced the launch of a new limited-edition, annual Solera-aged expression. Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve Crafted by Nicole Austin, the Director of American […] -
Top recipes from Eat Like a Sardinian
Summer is quickly approaching and we have destinations on the mind. Today, we’re thinking about Italy, home to iconic pastas, sun-kissed coastlines, Roman relics, fashion-forward cities, and lovely Mediterranean cocktail recipes. But there’s so much more than Florence and Milan. Take Sardinia, one of five autonomous regions in Italy. It’s a fascinating land floating in […] -
We explore a speakeasy cocktail bar inspired by Indian cuisine
From the New York Times 100 Best Restaurants to fine-dining imports from London like the Ambassadors Clubhouse, Indian restaurants in New York City are some of the most dynamic in the city. I visited Saaqi, a speakeasy cocktail bar located beneath Musaafer NYC, an Indian fine-dining import from Houston, Texas, to experience Indian-influenced cocktails. -
Are Four Vats Better Than One? Blade and Bow’s New Bourbon Thinks So
There’s an easy way to finish a bourbon and a hard way. The easy way is a single cask — pull the whiskey, rest it in one wine or Cognac barrel, bottle it. The producer’s behind Blade and Bow’s new 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve chose a harder way: the Solera process, which instead routes the liquid […] -
West Coast IPAs for fans of bitter hops
West Coast IPAs aren’t for everyone. That’s a fact. Some might describe them as the cilantro of the beer world. Either you love them, or you absolutely hate them. For those who can’t get enough of this IPA style, they crave the piney, citrus-driven, borderline aggressively bitter flavor. This is an article for these folks. […] -
Coffee lovers are obsessed with these new summer releases from Sightglass
Founded in San Francisco in 2009, Sightglass Coffee is a cult-favorite roaster based in San Francisco that’s on the rise amongst coffee lovers. Just named one of Chowhound’s Top 15 Coffee Roasters in America, coffee lovers are obsessed with the newest summer releases, perfect for enjoying in any form. Whether you like it iced, hot, […] -
This Lower Manhattan Bar Will Debut a Bourbon Boat for America’s 250th Birthday
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Lucky Tiger, a cocktail bar in the Financial District, will debut the Liberty Boat: a flight of rare Michter’s pours. Along with treasures from the legendary Kentucky distillery, the Liberty Boat includes fresh oysters, caviar service, spicy tuna rolls, and two glasses of Champagne. The precious cargo rests aboard an […] -
New Whiskey SHĀNG Is a Fusion of Chinese Baijiu and Kentucky Oak
I’ve had my share of cross-cultural spirits concepts over the years, and I’ll admit I usually come to them braced for a gimmick. So when I heard a new brand was blending Chinese baijiu (the world’s best-selling spirit, and one most Americans have never tasted) with American whiskey and calling it an entirely new category, […] -
How to make a Matcha Martini for National Martini Day
This writer is getting pretty tired of Martinis. Throw in an exciting or unexpected ingredient, however, and the game changes. So, as you transition from spring cocktail recipes to summer ones, or just want something off the beaten path, consider the following. There’s a new lesser-known liqueur out there you might want to have on […] -
A mixologist teaches us all about gin cocktails and how to pair them
While delicious, gin is far more than martinis and gin and tonics. Curious to learn more, I visited Chin Up Bar in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the entire beverage menu is centered on this misunderstood spirit. -
This New Ayurvedic Cookbook Brings Himalayan Wellness Into Your Kitchen
Ananda in the Himalayas, a luxury wellness retreat in northern India, has released an Ayurvedic cookbook, The Healing Plate. Drawing on 25 years of integrative health expertise, the book features more than 100 recipes illustrated by beautiful photographs, alongside guidance on digestion, immunity, sleep, energy, and seasonal eating. If a pilgrimage to the Himalayas isn’t […] -
Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys
Penelope Bourbon is well-known for its blending, experimenting, and highly creative whiskeys. And while I’m all for uniquely aged and finished Kentucky straight bourbons and other whiskey styles, sometimes I want something simple and traditional. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about Penelope Bourbon’s Classic Series featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and […] -
TX Whiskey is launching a new three-barrel experimental whiskey
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, TX Whiskey is well-known for its TX Straight Bourbon and TX Blended Whiskey, as well as for using Texas-grown grains and other ingredients. Recently, the popular brand announced the launch of a unique, new whiskey: TX Whiskey Triple Cask. TX Whiskey Triple Cask The newest release (and the 17th overall) […]
Liquor, Beer, Wine & Drinks
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Tequila Ocho and Ferrand Cognac joined together to make a special small batch añejo tequila
If you’re a tequila and cognac fan, you’re going to be pretty excited to learn about what two well-known spirits brands are cooking up. Tequila Ocho, well-known for its single-field, estate tequila, is partnering with renowned house Ferrand Cognac to launch a limited-edition, small batch añejo tequila. Tequila Ocho Barrel Select Añejo It’s called Tequila […] -
Wooler Brands is releasing both a whiskey and a vodka
Founded by 30-year spirits veteran Jason Wooler, Wooler Brands recently announced the launch of two distinct spirits: Wooler Whiskey, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, and JP Vodka, a gluten-free, 100% corn-based vodka produced in Texas. Wooler Spirits The first two spirits released by Wooler Brands are the aforementioned Wooler Whiskey and JP […] -
Willett Distillery Fills The First Barrel At Their New Springfield Facility
There’s a particular kind of confidence required to build a brand-new distillery in 2026, as the bourbon industry is in the middle of a hard correction. Jim Beam paused production at its flagship Clermont facility for the entire year, Kentucky warehouses are sitting on a record 16-plus million aging barrels, and U.S. whiskey distillers cut […] -
Blade and Bow is releasing a new, annual solera-aged whiskey
Blade and Bow differentiates itself from some of its counterparts in Kentucky by using a Solera system for aging, blending bourbons of different ages to create a unique expression. Recently, it announced the launch of a new limited-edition, annual Solera-aged expression. Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve Crafted by Nicole Austin, the Director of American […]
Coffee & Tea
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Coffee lovers are obsessed with these new summer releases from Sightglass
Founded in San Francisco in 2009, Sightglass Coffee is a cult-favorite roaster based in San Francisco that’s on the rise amongst coffee lovers. Just named one of Chowhound’s Top 15 Coffee Roasters in America, coffee lovers are obsessed with the newest summer releases, perfect for enjoying in any form. Whether you like it iced, hot, […] -
Skip the mug: 7 better Father’s Day gifts for coffee-loving dads
I don’t know about your Dad, but I know for a fact mine would laugh at another “world’s best dad” mug. While there’s a time and a place for a thoughtful mug (no hate on these), every coffee lover I know has more than enough mugs to last two lifetimes. So many mugs that get […] -
Terra Kaffe’s Sahand Dilmaghani on Bauhaus, Bean-to-Cup, and Killing the Coffee Pod
I spent a couple of weeks with the Terra Kaffe Demi before this conversation, and the first thing that struck me was how little it asks of the space around it and how little maintenance it needs. At roughly 7.5 inches wide, the Demi takes up about as much room as a basic Krups drip […] -
Italian coffee brand Lavazza brings single-serve espresso tablets to the U.S.
Following a successful run in Italy, Italian coffee brand Lavazza is bringing its innovative single-serve tablets to the U.S. market. This US debut of the Tablì coffee system marks an important shift for the brand, offering a coffee machine that uses only tablets made of 100% of coffee for single-serve use. Unlike most single-serve coffee […]
Recipes
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Upgrade your coffee with these rich and carb-free keto coffee creamer recipes
These keto coffee creamer recipes make sticking to a keto diet easy. -
Daiquiris done by Chinola for National Rum Day
A pair of Daiquiri recipes from the tropical fruit liqueur purveyors. -
Death & Co.’s Naked and Famous is the cocktail you’ll crave all summer
How to make a modern classic in the Naked and Famous cocktail, from Death & Co. -
Brooke Williamson’s new cookbook delivers fresh, high-protein dishes: Our fave recipes
A look at some of the top recipes from Brooke Williamson's new cookbook.