January 2026

A wine list can be a prime indicator of a restaurant’s quality. If a venue takes time and effort to carefully curate a combination of critically acclaimed labels, wines from well-respected regions, and nerdy cult bottles to present to guests, it is most likely committed to excellence in food, service, and creating a memorable experience. …

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Matcha has never been hotter. The Japanese green tea is everywhere, and it doesn’t seem likely to go away any time soon. The ingredient shines in lattes — be they standard, strawberry, lemon pepper, or Dubai chocolate flavored. It’s in cakes, cookies, puddings, and more. Someone even used it to make pasta. The traditional tea …

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