Single New Yorkers look forward to Fleet Week every year. But this is a reminder that Fleet Week is about the thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who keep us safe on a day to day basis. Some of … Continue reading →

I honestly don’t understand the sentiment of “drinking to get drunk”. I mean, isn’t it more lovely to have 8 or more bottles of beer and still don’t feel dizzy? Pardon the nondrinker, I drink occasionally. So let’s see what factors that would affect your … Continue reading →

French designer Philippe Starck and a Franco-American scientist, David Edwards, have invented a spray that will render you instantly drunk once it’s sprayed in your mouth. Edwards claims the blissful state of intoxication will only last for a few seconds, … Continue reading →

I love the holidays. It’s the time when lots of yummy recipes come into my inbox for sharing. This one came in a few days ago, and I thought I would share. It’s Gail Simmon’s version of the Kentucky Derby classic … Continue reading →

In early March, Rudy Kurniawan’s house in southern California was raided by the FBI. But Kurniawan wasn’t wanted for any of the usual crimes such as bribery, extortion, or robbing a bank. Kurniawan was wanted for counterfeiting fine wines worth … Continue reading →

Seattle-based Starbucks announced that the company will soon open storefronts at all Disney theme parks in the entertainment company’s Disneyland and Disney World resorts. The decision was based on the success enjoyed by Starbucks and Disney following the opening of … Continue reading →

In the U.S. effort on the war against drugs, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), introduced a high-yielding but acidic CCN-51 cocoa hybrid to Peruvian farmers in 2002 as an alternative to planting coca, the key ingredient in cocaine. … Continue reading →

It seems there are a billion ways to caffeinate right now. You’ve got your cup of Joe, 4 Hour Energy (which tastes awful), inhalers and my all time favorite; Fast Lane Tea. The newest way to caffeination? CaffeMallows. I’m sure … Continue reading →

If you feel like celebrating Cinco de Mayo, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru’s participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one … Continue reading →

For wine lovers throughout the world, Jordan is always heard in high regard. The California winery has become a name for quality wine in the US. Jordan started 40 years ago on May 25. Tom and Sally Jordan signed the deed … Continue reading →

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the most common sweetener used today, and is incorporated in virtually everything on grocery store shelves, including soft drinks, cereal, bread, ketchup, pancake syrups, unnatural fruit juices, fruit-flavored and frozen yogurts, and barbecue sauces. … Continue reading →

Michael Steinberger is an author and for nearly ten years was a wine columnist at Slate. Steinberger also contributed to publications such as The New York Times, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, Wine Spectator, The World of Fine Wine, … Continue reading →

According to a growing number of scientific studies [pdf], artificial food dyes contain human carcinogens, and are linked to adverse behavior in children. And yet every year, manufacturers release 15 million pounds or more of synthetic dyes into U.S. foods. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I attended the Tuscan Wine Master Academy’s last session. It focused on Brunello di Montalcino. The best part of the session was the tasting portion (of course). We tasted 9 wines, 8 of which were 2007 (the last was … Continue reading →

Tuscany shall live in my heart forever. Heck, I barely escaped last time I was in Italy. Forty five days of Tuscany meant lots of Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and of course Brunello Di Montalcino. There is something … Continue reading →

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rejected a request to ban BPA from cans and other packaging because the agency claims opponents didn’t provide enough data to support a rule change, despite literally hundreds of recent studies linking BPA … Continue reading →

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” A very famous line from Benjamin Franklin, a beer lover himself. Sure who would not love beer especially a very cold one. Well beer lovers rejoice! Here’s an Infographic dealing the … Continue reading →

The Handpresso Auto is a new portable, hand-held espresso machine that can be used in any vehicle with a cigarette lighter. To make espresso, the user plugs in the machine — shaped like a tumbler so it can fit into … Continue reading →

I get lots and lots of emails from PR companies. This one was worth sharing. Campo Viejo, Rioja’s largest wine producer, is holding a killer recipe contest with a great prize. Your mission, shall you choose to accept it is to create a … Continue reading →

I could not believe it when I heard about it, so I went directly to the source. Torani, the Italian syrup company that has been around since 1925 and is seen in bars and coffee shops around the country has … Continue reading →

I LOVE WINE. All wine (except for white zinfandel; it’s tainted the zinfandel name and I think I can never forgive it for this). I think I may have fallen in love with Gundlach Bundschu Winery without having tasted their wines. … Continue reading →

I’m as liberal as liberal gets, but even I have to agree that whoever thought up this advertisement for Belvedere Vodka was not thinking of the consequences. The ad is redolent of sexual violence. The text makes allusions to oral … Continue reading →

If you are not familiar with Tim Ferriss, you should be. He is the Author of the 4 Hour Work Week (Read the book…I’m still working way more than 40 hours weekly), the 4-Hour Body and now the 4-Hour Chef. … Continue reading →

Although I am Colombian, I am not a coffee drinker. I was saddened when I read in the NY Times that Samuel Glazer passed away well over a week ago from Leukemia complications. Glazer revolutionized the coffee industry by giving … Continue reading →

You will soon be able to get drunk on this tall drink of water. George Clooney has decided to get into the tequila market. Casamigos Tequila, takes after the name of the homes of Clooney and Rande Gerber (Cindy Crawford’s … Continue reading →

A huge problem for French wine sales in the US (and Sake…Sake producers…read this article and do as the French have done)  is verbage. The majority of Amercians are simply not familiarized with terms like Bordeaux or Burgundy. It’s really … Continue reading →

A recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, suggests drinking diet soda daily significantly increases the risk of developing a stroke, heart attack and other serious vascular issues. The study monitored soda drinking in 2,564 north Manhattan … Continue reading →

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer health group in Washington, said in a statement that Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Diet Coke, and Diet Pepsi contain high levels of 4-methylimidazole (4-MI), a known animal carcinogen. The chemical is … Continue reading →

Renaissance Hotels all over the U.S. have started a great cocktail program to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. They were kind enough to share some of their cocktail recipes with us. If you’re home and want to get a little funky on … Continue reading →

According to a report from Harvard, pasteurized milk from factory farms may be associated with hormone-related cancers because of the industrial agricultural practice of milking a cow throughout pregnancy. The Havard report claims milk from a cow in the late … Continue reading →

According to a recent U.S. government report, America spends roughly 2 percent of GDP on infrastructure, about half what it did 50 years ago. Europe spends around 5 percent and China 9 percent. Reuters claims the United States has fallen … Continue reading →

I recently received samples of Dahlicious Lassis. For those of you that are not familiar with lassis, they are Indian yogurt based drinks. Sometimes they are made with yogurt, water and spices. Fruits can also be incorporated. I receive a lot … Continue reading →

In a city where one drink can cost you $16, it is a good thing we have food and drink themed holidays. This Margarita Day (Wednesday, February 22), Oficina Latina in Nolita will be offering a $16 3-Margarita deal. You … Continue reading →

Recipe Follows: National Margarita Day takes place on Wednesday, February 22. They’ve decided to celebrate with us with 1/2 priced pitchers of their signature Ginger Margarita ($24 instead of $48). If you can’t make it to Spice Market, make them at … Continue reading →

I love when restaurants and chefs share recipes with us. This time, Sushi Samba shared their special Carnaval Cocktail recipe. You can get it at both locations for $12…but if you’re not in NYC, you can try it at home. … Continue reading →

In a scene reminiscent of the dystopian action film Mad Max, Kenya’s coffee growers — about 150,000 small farmers — and coffee storage depot workers have been forced to defend themselves against thefts and violence from marauding coffee raiding gangs … Continue reading →

I am not a soda drinker. I used to be. I stopped drinking soda for various reasons including the high caloric intake and the amount of harmful ingredients in your standard brands of soda. I would make an exception for … Continue reading →

Princess Bride is one of the films that I just have to watch if it comes on TV. Just like Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Last Dragon and Neverending Story (you should be able to figure out my age … Continue reading →

According to the USDA, almost 90% of the corn planted in the US is genetically engineered. And since by definition bourbon must be made with at least 51 percent corn, that means most bourbon is made with GM corn. There … Continue reading →

We get it. The masses love bacon. They love it so much that they will go for atrocities made by fast food restaurants all the time (remember the Denny’s Bacon Sundae?). The latest offender: Jack in the Box. They have … Continue reading →