In the modern drinks landscape, it’s easy to forget about shots — or shooters, to be more specific. Essentially miniature versions of larger-format cocktails, shooters are typically made with two or more spirits. Many of these drinks rose to prominence in the 1970s when saccharine, vibrantly colored builds were all the rage. These days, you’ll …
Did air travel ever really feel luxurious? You know, like “flight attendant carving ham in the aisle” kind of luxurious? Well, apparently that was a real thing back in the day. But oh, how far we’ve fallen. As air travel has become more economically democratized, so has the experience. Nowadays, we herd ourselves through concourses, …
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The term “dry” is one of the most commonly misunderstood terms in the wine world. And if you ask a sommelier the most frequent request they get on an average night of service, chances are they’ll say it’s for a dry wine: “What’s your driest Chardonnay?” “Can I get a dry red?” But according to …
Steve Banker, after a ride along in an autonomous truck from TORC In 2022, Torc Robotics – a provider of autonomous trucks for the middle mile – and Daimler Truck, who is the majority owner of Torc, held an event for journalists and financial analysts at a Torc facility in Albuquerque. At the time, some …
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When temperatures cool and the leaves turn, it’s time to incorporate some of the fall’s best flavors into our food and drinks. And when autumnal produce is abundant, pumpkin-spice coffees and maple-sweetened cocktails become everyday treats. But if there’s one ingredient that reigns supreme all season, it’s apples. With thousands of varieties growing all over …
Trending Story More Than 3.7 Million Annual Visitors Help Napa Valley Rebound from the Pandemic The survey conducted by the local tourism council found visitors almost reached pre-pandemic levels […]
2023 wasn’t a great year for the alcohol industry as a whole, but it was particularly tough for the beer business. While total beverage alcohol (TBA) experienced a 2.6 percent volume decline, beer plummeted by 5.1 percent, presenting several challenges for brewers. Despite predictions that the market would level out slightly in 2024, volume decline …
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Powerhouse lineup of women in beverage take the stage October 5th in San Diego, CA San Diego, CA (September 27, 2024) SommCon®, the preeminent gathering for wine, beer, and spirits professionals has […]
Wine Spectator has honored the historic venue, owned by Famiglie Storiche, for the 21st consecutive year, boasting more than 21,000 bottles and an exceptional depth of vintages. September 2024, Verona […]
When the Marie Antoinette approaches a table at French bistro Le Veau d’Or, it instantly grabs guests’ attention with its shapely tower of pebble ice and playful raspberry perched on top. And while its three-layer ombré that cascades from fuchsia to Barbie pink to white is unmissable, what’s not apparent to the naked eye is …
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