Ger’onimo by Beavertown + Jameson : The East London brewery pairs up with the Irish whiskey to create a limited edition imperial stout

Ger'onimo by Beavertown + Jameson


by Adam Coghlan Two men in two countries on a serious mission to create a beer for the connoisseur, Ger’onimo by Beavertown + Jameson is a collaboration between a microbrewery in East London founded three years ago and an Irish whiskey distillery founded…

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New and International Vodkas: Our favorite affordable and recently released tipples from around the globe

New and International Vodkas


Although the Moscow Mule might be getting some flack for its overrated simplicity and marketing-made history, that doesn’t mean vodka can’t impress. While the spirit is supposed to be clear, odorless and flavorless (unless intentionally infused or artificially modified), anyone can note variations…

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Ippodo: Kyoto-based and three centuries old, the store brings premium green tea (and a limited edition spring matcha) to NYC

Ippodo


Just a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Station lies the serene Ippodo, hidden inside the ground level of Michelin-starred restaurant Kajitsu, which specializes in…

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Interview: Brian Nation of Midleton Distillery: The Master Distiller on the importance of teamwork and what makes Redbreast 21-Year-Old whiskey special

Interview: Brian Nation of Midleton Distillery


During a recent tasting of the components that make up the newest bottling from Irish whiskey Redbreast 21, Brian Nation was thrilled about his new position as Master Distiller of the Midleton Distillery. Nation now fills the…

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Nikka Whisky From The Barrel: The aromatic, full-bodied Japanese whisky is available worldwide

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel


If you live in the States, you’d be hard pressed to find Nikka Whisky From The Barrel. Although the Japanese whiskey brand has six other expressions in the American market (all worth exploring), this particular blend…

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The Message is Medium Rare: A keen burger blog tackling culinary reviews with an expert eye for design

The Message is Medium Rare


A wise man once said “not all burgers are created equal.” They come in all shapes and sizes, with and without adornments, but at the end of the day, the only way to really know a burger…

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Isa e Vane: The new Milan cafe focuses on home-style cooking, quality produce and gluten-free treats

Isa e Vane


After years of being the go-to caterers in Milan, Isabella Coppini and Vanessa Pellizza Tricarico are familiar faces among the city’s foodies. The pair and their delicious food can now be found at Isa e Vane, a cafe and deli they recently opened…

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Peanut Cocoa Butter: A chunky, slightly sweet alternative to the conventional peanut spread

Peanut Cocoa Butter


From all-natural peanut butter cups to almond butter spreads, we’re always on the lookout for a tasty iteration on the classic American staple. Our most recent discovery is Peanut Cocoa butter from Big Spoon Roasters….

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Christien van Bussel Ceramics: The ceramicist embarks on a custom collection for Dublin’s premier coffeehouse

Christien van Bussel Ceramics


Employing largely traditional techniques for working with clay and wood, Christien van Bussel is based at a remote, idyllic studio in Aughrim, a small village near Ireland’s capital city Dublin. Her work caught the attention of Continue Reading…

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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