Olli Salamini: The Virginia-based company launches petit portions of some of their most popular salames

Olli Salamini


At the recent Fancy Food Show, one of our favorite bites was a little kick from the spicy new Olli Calabrese salamini. Portioned in a small size more commonly found in…

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Naked Homebrew Labels: Reusable vinyl stickers from Garage Monk make marking your homemade concoctions simple

Naked Homebrew Labels


When it comes to homebrewing, often the only option for marking each concoction is the old sharpie-on-cap method. While going label-less makes reusing bottles and lids easier, “naked” containers are a surefire path to confusion. Garage Monk offers a simple solution with the…

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Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur : A high-proof, sweet and spicy alcohol employing the power of ancho chilies

Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur


After a limited release in California and Texas at the end of December, Ancho Reyes immediately became a hot commodity—and near impossible to find. Now, thanks to William Grant…

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Sosu Barrel-Aged Sriracha: A uniquely smoky, fruity and spicy sauce fit for any number of dishes

Sosu Barrel-Aged Sriracha


In recent years Sriracha seems to have taken over the condiment world, fitting into countless recipes and onto an equal number of dishes. Considering the spicy sauce’s range of applications, and our widely publicized love of whiskey, it’s no surprise we were drawn…

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City Guides: New York City: Ahead of this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, an updated guide to New York City

City Guides: New York City


Just ahead of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week—which begins this Thursday, 6 February—we decided to update our NYC City Guide for the many sartorially minded visitors that are currently visiting this magnificent city. From post-show cocktails to shopping and coffee breaks, our guide to…

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Breville Oracle Espresso Machine: The dual boiler equipped machine makes manual quality coffee with automatic precision

Breville Oracle Espresso Machine


Given time and the proper tools, it’s not difficult to learn how to make an exceptional cup of coffee—but to do it consistently, time after time? That’s the real trick. In this instance, the Breville Oracle…

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Daylight Mind Coffee Company: Coffees from Hawaii and around the world, overseen by a scientist with a PhD in coffee

Daylight Mind Coffee Company


It’s in Kona, Hawaii where the unique “farm-to-roastery-to-cup” experience could give the artisanal roasters in New York or San Francisco a run for their money. Daylight Mind Coffee Company (DMCC) in Kona opened its doors in…

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Dave’s Sweet Tooth: The ultimate handmade, homemade, Michigan-made toffee

Dave's Sweet Tooth


The team behind Dave’s Sweet Tooth keep their sugary treats simple. Before indulging in a chunk of their decadent brittle, turn the packaging around for a reassuringly uncomplicated list of ingredients—almonds, butter, sugar and milk chocolate….

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The Golden Rules of Spices: Ethné and Philippe de Vienne deliver global adventure in the form of an ultimate herbal cookbook

The Golden Rules of Spices


There are few people as enthused by spices as Ethné and Philippe de Vienne. The couple has spent the last two decades traveling the world in search of spices to satisfy their exploratory palettes. And more than that, they wanted the inside scoop…

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La Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or: The golden drops at Paris’ first and only craft brewery, inspired by its multicultural neighborhood

La Brasserie de la Goutte d'Or


Chateau rouge, Ernestine, Charbonnière, Myrha—these names no longer refer exclusively to the streets of the popular Paris neighborhood La Goutte d’Or in the 18th arrondissement, as they have been given to the first bottles of beer made 100% in central Paris. With the…

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