Food & Drink

It is so often that we see the accomplishments and future potential of younger people -there are various lists that celebrate the top people that are under 30 or under 40 years old in a multitude of industries that highlight the accomplishments of the young. These lists certainly are important as they represent those who

Lake Meade is the reservoir which was created by the Hoover Dam. It gives 25 million people access to water and on June 9, it was measured at 1,071.57 feet above sea level. That was its lowest level…ever. ADVERTISEMENT And it isn’t expected to stop there. A University of Las Vegas-Nevada professor told a local paper

Service a little slow at dinner? It may be because your favorite restaurant is having a hard time finding and keeping workers, as the industry is facing an unprecedented labor shortage. Worker Resignations And Job Openings At An All-Time High The Department of Labor released the April 2021 Job Openings and Labor Turnover summary last

North Carolina is famous for barbecue. And this summer, barbecue lovers have a new treat from Asheville, North Carolina-based Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn. Poppy has released its Summer BBQ Series celebrating three regional styles of American barbecue— including a tangy vinegary Carolina barbecue popcorn. Most snack food companies flavor their snacks with some kind of smoky

In a groundbreaking show of solidarity and collaboration in New York City, Los Deliveristas Unidos at Workers Justice Project have partnered with several City Council members to introduce 6 bills aimed at regulating delivery apps and improving the working conditions and quality of life for delivery workers.  Los Deliveristas Unidos is a campaign by Workers Justice Project,

Given that International Rosé Day is coming up on June 12, it is only fitting to examine one of the companies that is disrupting this market – Yes Way Rosé. When Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huganir started an Instagram account in 2013 to share their love of French rosé and its many hues of pink,

The salmon industry is an important part of the Golden State’s economy. With a yearly economic impact to the tune of $900 million according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, a collapse of the species would not only mean further danger to the already-fragile environment, but a hit to the state’s bottom line

With National Rosé Wine Day scheduled for this weekend, it is a useful time to examine the causes of the phenomenal growth in popularity of rosé in America. According to a recent report by bw166, a global market research firm for alcohol beverage, U.S. rosé sales volume increased by an astounding 1433% from 2010 to

Everyone has their own pandemic-era memory of when they first felt society was coming back to life.  For Karl Lieberman, the executive creative director at Wieden+Kennedy, it was Brooklyn’s last big snow storm of the winter. He and his wife were walking to get take-out from a local restaurant when they spotted two guys in

The USDA had a tough learning experience from the Covid-19 pandemic. The food supply chain, already a house of cards, was exposed in all of its fragile glory at the expense of millions of Americans. Never again, they say. In response to the problems which disrupted the supply chains — from increased prices for consumers

The Covid-19 pandemic shattered any illusions of a fair and resilient food system. While highly processed comfort and convenience foods trended at retail in the face of restaurant closures, supply chain disruptions and out of stocks, widespread food chain worker illnesses and deaths, and over 80 million Americans experiencing food insecurity became emblematic of the spiraling Covid-19 food system catastrophe. As

Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab Holdings said the completion of its merger with Nasdaq-listed bank check company Altimeter Growth Corp. has been pushed back to the fourth quarter. The merger with Altimeter, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), was originally scheduled to be completed in the third quarter. However, Grab said in a

The Plant Based Foods Association reports that sales of this emerging category have now surpassed $7 billion in sales and reached double digit gains of 27% in 2020. Plant-based foods, according to the Association have also grown nine times faster than total food sales. One could argue that there are a multitude of reasons for

Salt water taffy was developed in the late 1800s by Joseph Rowling in Atlantic City. Truth is this taffy has no salt water in it, and instead got its name from its proximity to beach waters, which obviously contain salt. Stores can run about 2,000 pounds of taffy a day. The process starts with corn

Grammy Award nominated hip hop duo, Earthgang is on a mission to create change. “As millennials, we’re told about the many problems that we were born into,” says WowGr8, as Olu nods in agreement. “Naturally as you get older you’re gonna see how much you can repair.” From investing in a community initiatives, to collaborating

JuneShine, one of the leading brands of the burgeoning hard kombucha craze, has wrapped up a Series A funding round, securing investments from a host of star names including Diplo, comedian Whitney Cummings and US Women’s National Team members Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger. Existing investors Peter Rahal, Litani Ventures and Amberstone Ventures also funded

Thiru Kumar serves up delicious Indian dosas to his loyal fans in Washington Square Park daily. Better known as the Dosa Man, Kumar has been selling inexpensive street eats since 2001. His food cart, NY Dosas, is listed in 42 countries’ guidebooks, and he has fan clubs in California and Japan. MORE NEW YORK EATS

If you’re debating the world’s best dining destinations, Manhattan is all-but-guaranteed to be a part of the conversation. And yet the examples you’d be citing are almost equally as certain to come from 59th Street on down. To wit, as of 2021, all but two of the borough’s 56 Michelin-starred restaurants were located south of

For the third year in a row, wine brand Josh Cellars has announced the launch of a bottling whose proceeds will benefit charity. The 2019 Josh Cellars Reserve Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon will donate a portion of its proceeds to benefit charitable firefighter organizations and thousands of firefighters across the country. Josh Cellars’ founder Joe Carr

We compiled a list of 43 giant foods to eat before you die. This list includes larger-than-life desserts, snacks, and savory meals. Among the favorites are the towering fried pork skin from The Aviary in NYC, the 12-egg omelet from Beth’s Cafe in Seattle, and the giant sushi roll from Deli Sushi & Desserts in