Drake, aka Champagne Papi, Launches Mod Sélection Champagne
Mod Sélection is the second collaboration between Canadian rapper Drake and spirits industry mogul Brent Hocking. Produced in the Valee de Marne region of France since 1892, this Champagne was, according to the brand, previously only available to the “political and industry elite” of France.
Why the Cayman Islands are the Ultimate Foodie Destination for 2022
The Cayman Islands may be a hidden gem of the culinary scene for now, but they won't be for long. Whether you’re looking for fresh-caught fish cooked, farm-to-table explorations, or a high-end meal, the food and drink scene of the Cayman Islands is ready to serve you.
Dogfish Head Releases First-Ever Whiskey Called Alternate Takes
Craft beer kings Dogfish Head have released their first whiskey, Alternate Takes: Volume 1. We can expect even more releases and expansion beyond the East Coast. Here's everything we know right now.
Impossible Foods is Back with a Tastier Impossible Burger 2.0
The Impossible Burger 2.0 is "juicier, tastier, and more nutritious" than the original, which captivated diners with its flavor and similarity to real meat.
The Best Way to Start 2019 is with a Box of High-Quality Meat from Porter Road
With the new year upon us, it's time to hit reset on bad eating habits and instead embrace high-quality meats, like those from Porter Road. Delivery will make sticking to that resolution so much easier.
Is Royal Tokaji’s Essencia the Most Luxurious Wine in the World?
Royal Tokaji Wine Company's Essencia wine is expensive, sweet, and worth every penny. Why? Because it involves a little bit of fungus and a whole lot of sugar.
Expert Tips on How to Forage for Mushrooms and Not Die
When foraging, Shouse says, there are a couple of tips and tricks you can employ to ensure a successful (and health-preserving) excursion. These instructions come courtesy of chef Seadon Shouse of Halifax in Hoboken, New Jersey.
How to Start Homebrewing, According to a Homebrewer
This week, The Manual podcast crew learns what it takes to homebrew beer. From equipment to hacks, Digital Trends' Parker Hall pours a pint full of knowledge.
The Absolute Best New American Whiskey of 2018
These are the best new bottles of whiskey, rye, and bourbon made in the United States in 2018. We'll gladly share a dram of any of these with you.
Drink Like Jay-Z with these Signature D’USSÉ Cognac Cocktails
You may not be able to sip cognac out of a Grammy like Jay-Z, but you can easily whip up these D’USSÉ cocktails at home.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cajun Cuisine Episode
Chef Isaac Toups drops in for this episode of The Manual podcast to talk about 'Top Chef,' what it's like working under Emeril Lagasse, and, of course, Cajun cuisine!
Everything You Need to Know about Sun Basket Meal Kit Delivery Service
Sun Basket offers 18 different weekly meals made of sustainably-sourced meats and organic produced. To see how well it worked, we tried out Sun Basket’s meals. Here’s what we found.
Booker’s 30th Anniversary Bourbon is a Celebration of Booker Noe’s Legacy
The last special release of the year from Booker's, Booker's 30th Anniversary Bourbon, is a tribute to the man that started it all: Booker Noe, Beam’s former master distiller and father to current master distiller, Fred Noe.
KFC Made a Log That Smells Like Fried Chicken (We’re Not Kidding)
Ever wanted your fireplace to smell like fried chicken without wasting a wing? Now, with the new KFC Fire Log, your wish can come true.
Block 16 Brings Some of the Best of Non-Vegas Restaurants to Las Vegas
Block 16 is a new urban food hall located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas which features six high-profile restaurant concepts. Block 16 features top eateries from cities all across the U.S., including Portland, New Orleans, Nashville, and New York City.
How to Make the Best Swedish Meatballs and Sauce
Making Swedish meatballs is easier than putting together any single piece of Ikea furniture. This recipe (which includes the demi-glace, meatball sauce, and spaetzle for a complete meal) comes to us from the book, Northern Hospitality, by Andrew and Briana Volk of the Portland Hunt + Alpine Club.
A Professional Chef’s Baking Tips and Tricks for First-Timers
Perhaps more than any other time of the year, during the holiday season, baked goods and delicious sweets reign supreme. To figure out what we need to know (and what we need to have on hand) for holiday baking, we spoke to Tiffany MacIsaac, chef and owner of ButterCream BakeShop in Washington, D.C.
How to Drink Like a Local in Detroit According to Someone From Detroit
Detroit native Nick Britsky — creator of the website, Nick Drinks, and host of the local television show, 'Nick Drinks at Night' — fills us in on the best bars and watering holes in Motor City.
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Harlem, the Kitchen, and Kevin Love
Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the famed co-creator of Red Rooster, dishes on his show, 'No Passport Required,' and being involved in a new Banana Republic campaign with NBA star Kevin Love.
Cinnamon Hot Toddy Bread Pudding Is the Perfect Way to End a Meal
Your bread pudding will never be the same once you add one special ingredient to it. This recipe — rounded out with cinnamon, pecans, bourbon-soaked raisins, and bourbon-spiked caramel sauce — comes to us from Garrison Brothers Distillery.
Rhetoric 25-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey is On Its Way
The newest release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, Rhetoric 25, is here. It will be the last super-aged bourbon released from the distillery under the Rhetoric name.
How and Why You Should Learn to Smoke Cheese
Up the ante for the next party by learning how to smoke cheese the right way. This simple and delicious method comes courtesy of Oklahoma Joe's.
A Clear (and Sustainable) Bloody Mary Exists and You’re Going to Want to Try It
Making a sustainable and clear Bloody Mary is easier than you think. Here's how, The 18th Room, a new speakeasy in New York City, does it on its menu.
Sierra Nevada and Breweries Everywhere are Brewing Beer to Help California Wildfire Survivors
Sierra Nevada is pledging to help their neighbors with this new beer and hopes that every other brewery in the country will, too.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Craft Beer Trends Episode
This week on The Manual poscast we speak with Brew/Drink/Run's Lee Heidel to find out what was hot in craft beer in 2018 and what his predictions are for 2019 trends.
Smothered, Covered, and Married: The Waffle House Food Truck Will Cater Your Wedding
Like it diced, peppered, country-style, or all of the above? It doesn't matter when the Waffle House Food Truck rolls up. Have the most memorable wedding ever by getting the Waffle House to cater your event. You won't be disappointed.
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Travel Accessories
Don't waste time scouring the web for the right brand or the right price — we’ve done all that for you, searching for the best Cyber Monday deals on travel accessories you might need for all the adventures we know you’re planning for 2019.
Best Black Friday Deals on Travel Accessories
Don't waste time scouring the web for the right brand or the right price — we’ve done all that for you, searching for the best Black Friday deals on travel accessories you might need for all the adventures we know you’re planning for 2019.
One Kentucky Bar Bar is Selling Pappy Van Winkle at Cost for ‘Pappy Thanksgiving’
Never tried Pappy Van Winkle? Chevy Chase Inn in Lexington, Kentucky, is selling it at cost for one day only.
Everything You Need to Know About Firstleaf Wine Club
Firstleaf wine club offers up affordable wine options from around the world, an easy-to-navigate site, and an approach that focuses on value. Here's our full review.
Lucky Lips is the Newest Extra Añejo Tequila from Suerte
Lucky Lips is the newest, limited-edition extra añejo tequila release from Suerte. We can only assume that the name comes from the fact that, if you are able to try the spirit, your lips are indeed going to be quite lucky.
Kleos Is Ready to Bring the Glory Back to Greek Spirits
Kleos is the first luxury spirit brand in Greece and you need to know about it. The spirit is made from mastiha, a resin that is secreted by the mastiha (or skinos) tree, which can only be found in one place in the world: Greece’s fifth-largest island, Chios.
What is a Boilermaker? A Brief History and the Best Boilermaker Combos
At its simplest, a boilermaker is a beer and a shot, taken together, in one of a few different ways. But how did this simple pairing come to be named a boilermaker? Is there a right way to drink it? What kind of shot do you take with your beer?
What’ll It Be, Cowboy? The Perfect Booze for Your ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Binge
The newest release from Rockstar Games, 'Red Dead Redemption 2' has over 60 hours of gameplay. Over the course of the story, the protagonist, Arthur Morgan, downs a lot of alcohol. Here's what you should be drinking while you play.
Would You Take a Sip of the World’s Strongest Beer?
Weighing in at a staggering 67.5 percent alcohol by volume, Brewmeister's Snake Venom is the current record holder for the world's strongest beer.
‘Mixology & Mayhem’ Is Part Cocktail Book, Part Comic Book
The team behind one of the best bars in the world is back with their new cocktail book-cum-graphic novel, 'Mixology & Mayhem.'
Craigellachie is Giving Away 51-Year-Old Whisky for Free
Craigellachie is doing something a little crazy: giving away 51-year-old whisky for free. Starting in London, the Speyside distillery will be launching a pop-up bar, Bar 51, that will give select guests — chosen via raffle drawing — a chance to have a dram of the coveted whisky.
Missing Your Favorite Food from Home? Goldbelly Will Deliver It to You
You don’t have to worry about missing out on your favorite foods just because you’ve moved across the country. Goldbelly is working to solve that issue by shipping some of the country’s most iconic foods to your door — sometimes in as little time as 24 hours.
Have a Badass Story? You Could Win $5,000 from Dragon’s Milk Stout
From now until November 13, Dragon’s Milk, a bourbon barrel-aged stout made by New Holland Brewing Company, is running the #ShareALegend contest, a chance for people with epic stories to share them and maybe even win some cash.
You’re Going to Want to Pick Up ‘The Scratch & Sniff Bacon Cookbook’
A cookbook that you can smell? The new 'Scratch & Sniff Bacon Cookbook' is exactly that. Check out why you need this for the bacon lover in your life.
Pick Your Poison: 4 Killer Wines for Halloween
Pick up these wines for Halloween and bring 'em to whatever costume party you've been talked into attending. It's good to come prepared with your own booze.
Everything You Need to Know About HomeChef Meal Kit Delivery Service
HomeChef offers up 18 different options for meals every week, allowing you to customize to your taste and budget. We reviewed HomeChef meal kits. Here's what we learned.
You’ll Want to Take This Potato Gratin Recipe to Every Potluck
Learning a proper potato gratin recipe will allow you to unlock super friend status at the next potluck, we promise. Starch? Check. Cheese? Check. What more could you ask for?
Learn All About Indian Whiskies with Paul John Whisky
According to master distiller Michael D'Souza, Paul John Whisky is proof that good single malt can be made anywhere in the world. What you may not know is that India has been consuming and producing whisky a ton of whisky for quite a while.
Planters Jumps into the Craft Beer Game with Mr. IPA-Nut
Mr. Peanut teamed up with Lombard, Illinois’ Noon Whistle Brewing to fire up the brew kettle and release Planters' first beer. Named Mr. IPA-Nut, the India pale ale is made with the brand's honey roasted peanuts.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cocktail Party Etiquette Episode
Ever wanted to know what true cocktail party etiquette was? What about going to a cocktail bar? Check out the latest episode of The Manual podcast to learn about all of that from Hendrick's Gin ambassador Mattias Horseman!
Jackpot: Jack Daniel’s Launches New Tennessee Tasters’ Selection
The Tennessee Tasters' Selection was picked by the people that know Jack Daniel's better than anyone else. Limited to around 24,000 bottles for each release, the collection will be sold at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, as well as select stores throughout the state.