1800 Milenio: The limited edition Cognac-finished tequila

1800 Milenio


First produced in limited quantities back in 2000, 1800 Tequila’s Milenio is now returning to shelves in a second edition of their wildly successful super-premium tequila. Fine Blue Weber Agave undergoes an extensive extra-aging process before…

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The New York Pizza Project: Native New Yorkers pound the pavement in search of authentic slices, stories and characters

The New York Pizza Project


Once synonymous with New York, family-run pizza shops are an endangered species these days as more and more owners are force to shutter their stores to make room for the city’s ubiquitous (and stomach-turning) dollar-a-slice chains. In an effort to preserve and…

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Clapton Craft Beer: A new beer and growler refill shop in East London that stocks international favorites

Clapton Craft Beer


by Cajsa Lykke Carlson East London’s craft beer scene continues to evolve; constantly bringing new, interesting concepts to an area that’s already home to a number of microbreweries. The latest addition is Clapton Craft, a beer…

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East Van Roasters: Bean-to-bar (and cup) chocolates and coffees with a social mission in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

East Van Roasters


Just a short walk from Vancouver, BC’s historic Gastown neighborhood lies East Van Roasters. Situated in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighborhood, the airy facility fills the surrounding blocks with a nutty, toasted scent. The recently…

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Re-Up, Beijing: A cafe and event space aiming to be a 360-degree upcycling experience

Re-Up, Beijing


In a country where fast development is often synonymous with waste and where the cityscape often looks like a never-ending construction site, Chinese consumers are constantly searching for the “brand new,” often without the proper awareness of…

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iBlock by Brooklyn Butcher Blocks: Craftsmanship meets tech-centric lifestyle with this cutting board that holds your tablet

iBlock by Brooklyn Butcher Blocks


For those spontaneous meals that involve browsing a new recipe from the internet, the task of balancing your tablet can become cumbersome—especially when your focus needs to be on that sizzling frying pan or boiling pot of stock. Nils Wessell of …

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The Pisco Sour and Beyond: Three cocktails placing Peru’s most cherished spirit at the forefront

The Pisco Sour and Beyond


The historic grape-based white spirit, Pisco, is the basis for the national drink of both Peru and Chile. With production commencing at the turn of the 17th century, the tipple is as historic as it is representative of the cocktail cultures within its…

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Becherovka Herbal Liqueur: The Czech spirit with a secret, time-tested recipe

Becherovka Herbal Liqueur


There’s nothing new about Becherovka—and that’s its great value. Since way back in 1807, the recipe has remained steadfast and true, continuing to define many late nights for locals and tourists alike in the Czech Republic…

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Ponysaurus Beer: The new Durham, NC nanobrewery embraces the absurd for a dead serious, well-rounded beer

Ponysaurus Beer


When choosing a mascot that’s a dinosaur with the lower body of a pony, you’re setting the bar high for crafting a beer that will be just as memorable in taste. Started last year by Keil Jansen (who quit his job as a…

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Makaibari Tea Estate: A place where one of the world’s most expensive teas, Silver Tips Imperial, is plucked under the full moon

Makaibari Tea Estate


by Kelly Phillips Badal At Makaibari Tea Estate in West Bengal, India, the fourth generational owner Swaraj “Rajah” Banerjee instructs, “Sip, swish, inhale sharply, then spit,” proving tea tastings are undertaken…

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