This is a great time of year for the food & drink enthusiast, especially if you’re a fan of the brown liquid 'loveliness', like bourbons, dark rums, & even sweet vermouths. Read More
Festivals of Speed, Florida’s premier luxury and automotive event series, is returning to the Epic Hotel in Downtown Miami with a showcase of yachts, contemporary and vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and watercraft October 12 – 14, 2012. Featured events of the weekend are Cocktails Under the Stars at the Epic Hotel on Friday evening and the... Read More
At first glance, a new appetizer idea, created by Chef Kristine Merten of Hy-Vee in Austin, MN, resembles the Italian classic Caprese Salad. However, the similarity stops there. While the Caprese is made with slices of tomato, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, this Beets with Crave Brothers Farmstead Mascarpone stacked salad is a reinterpretation destined... Read More
Whether for entertaining and parties, or creating cocktails for your restaurant or bar, the start of fall is a great time to think about switching up your cocktail menu. Here are 5 Fall Cocktails inspired by our friends at Patron Spirits. Fall Spice Flip Patrón Silver 2 oz Pyrat XO Reserve Rum 1/4 oz Mint... Read More
Overall, a majority of Americans drink alcohol – 66% told Gallup they have occasion to booze up, compared with 64% last year. In a typical week, 12% said they had at least eight drinks. On average, respondents had 4.2 drinks in a seven-day period. Men tend to be the biggest floozies, downing 6.2 drinks a... Read More
As Labor Day Weekend approaches, we’re starting to collect our shopping lists and recipe ideas for barbecues, cookouts, and summer entertaining. Here are our top 5 wine picks for Labor Day, and summer sipping. Château le Thil Comte Clary, Pessac Léognan, 2008 Light golden yellow, this white wine is very clean and fresh on... Read More
The Degas House served as the venue for an unforgettable Creole inspired picnic in the lush courtyard hosted by Pink Pigeon Rum and Anchor Distilling Co. Read More
Macallan Scotch has teamed up with James Beard Award-winner & renowned oyster expert, Rowan Jacobsen to create a pairing for this summers National Scotch Day Read More
One of my favorite stand out dishes served by my mom is her pan fried rabbit. My grandmother in Italy used to make it, my mom continued the tradition here in the USA, and now I can add myself to the list. This dish will become a staple in my diet. Rabbit is eco-friendly and... Read More
Ruth’s Chris (www.ruthschris.com) will partner with Penfolds for the exclusive Global Release of the 2007 Penfolds Grange Shiraz. Guests will have the opportunity to be among the first in the nation to enjoy the wine by participating in a five-course wine dinner being served at 59 locations across the United States on May 1, 2012.... Read More