If you’re skipping the high expectations (and potential crushing disappointment) of a clichéd “romantic date” on February 14 in favor of hosting a soirée with your female friends, you’re all but guaranteed to have fun — especially when the wine starts flowing. But instead of placing bottles on the table […]
Author: Kelly Magyarics
Pasta Isn’t The Only Thing You Can Use Truffles For — It’s Also Great For Your Skin
Facials for foodies? That pretty much sums up the line of white truffle infused skin care products from d’Alba.
Drinking Around The World: The Aruba Ariba
It’s practically required during a vacation in Paradise Island, Eleuthera or Bimini to order a round of Bahamas Mamas. And can you even really say you’ve been to Maui or Oahu without sampling the blue tipple named for the hue of the surrounding Pacific waters? But among cocktails inextricably named […]
This Is The Most Flavorful Way To Pair Mezcal And Food
During a trip to Mexico City or Mazatlan you may remember sipping (or throwing back) shot glasses of mezcal accompanied by orange slices sprinkled with sal de gusano, the savory seasoning blend made with pulverized dried worms, sea salt and chiles (trust us, it tastes way better than it sounds). […]
Not All Dark Beers Are Created Equal: Here’s How To Tell The Difference
The leaves are turning brown — and so are the brews in our pint glasses. But don’t let your eyes deceive you: All dark beers are not created equally. While you might think that the porters, stouts and brown ales so ubiquitous right now on brewery taps, restaurant menus and […]
Drinking Around The World: The Venetian Spritz You Should Be Sipping
If you find Campari to be a bit too bitter and aren’t always in the mood for the sweet orange notes in Aperol, there’s another Italian liqueur to splash over your Prosecco- and soda-filled glasses during aperitivo hour, arguably the absolute best time of the day. Invented in the 1960s, […]
Virginia’s Northern Neck: Where Wine And Oyster Trails Meet
Virginia may be for lovers as the state motto goes, but it’s not only the amorous who will find bliss in the Commonwealth. Oenophiles and seafood fans will find themselves right at home here, especially in the Northern Neck. It’s in this region, located on the western shore of the […]
Canned Or MIY, The Gin + Tonic Is This Summer’s Crushable Cocktail
It’s a drink that never really went away. But this summer, the classic G+T is back in a big, big way. And if you can believe it, the latest method of delivery is even easier than mixing two ingredients and squeezing in a lime wedge. Forget hard seltzer: This season’s […]
Six Beverage-Themed Hotels That Are The Post-Pandemic Antidote To Zoom Happy Hour Fatigue
We get it: You are over connecting with friends virtually, mixing cocktails solo and toasting by touching your rocks glass or flute to your screen. As the world collectively wakes up from its COVID-induced fog and things slowly start returning to the (new) normal, we’re all more than ready to […]
This Is How To Pair Irish Beer With More Than Corned Beef, According To Guinness
It seems like the only time Irish beer takes a star turn at the table is on St. Patrick’s Day, when a pint glass of stout is served alongside shepherd’s pie, fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage. Ryan Wagner believes we all need to expand our view to […]