Stepping into Gus’ Sip & Dip from the bustle of Hubbard Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, one could be forgiven for thinking the place has been here for years. Maybe it’s the hug of the wraparound, Brunswick-style wood bar and white oak-paneled walls, or the soft clink of shakers by bartenders in crisp white …
Next Wave Awards Food & Beverage Program of the Year: Gus’ Sip & Dip Read More »
When the highly anticipated cocktail bar schmuck finally landed in New York City’s East Village in early 2025, it was immediately evident from the eclectic design and menu that it was a special space. (Make that two spaces, as the ambitious team split the room into two entirely separate concepts, each with its own menu.) …
Next Wave Awards Bar Program of the Year: schmuck. Read More »
We’ve been doing a lot of talking about Napa here on “Wine 101” as of late. And they’re important conversations to have — Napa Valley is America’s prestige wine region, after all. But today’s story differs from that of Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Rather than being established by an American winemaker, Beaulieu Vineyards was …
The changing consumer landscape is nudging more and more winemakers towards mid-strength wine.
Varietal thinking is treacherous… but it seems to be conceptually necessary for us. How else can we keep the worrisome chaos of the wine world at bay? Once we start tasting, those familiar friends begin to swap clothes and identities, those landmarks turn up in the wrong places and those gateways open on strange, unexpected …
Andrew Jefford: ‘The set of possibilities grouped under “Chenin” can dazzle’ Read More »
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
Consumers need to hear this story.
Christopher Bates, who is a master sommelier, executive chef at F.L.X Table, and winemaker at Element Winery in the Finger Lakes, notes that New York…
Umberto Pasqua’s youngest son joins his brothers to oversee the implementation of strategic partnerships and growth initiatives October 15, 2025 (Verona, Italy) — Pasqua Wines is pleased to announce the appointment […]
The Veronese winery marks its centenary with a bold step, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and cultural heritage October 15, 2025 (Verona, Italy) — Pantelleria, the rugged and remote island […]