Churchill Downs has dropped the curtain on the official on-track menu for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, and it reads like a love letter to Louisville’s spring larder and classic cocktails. Headlining the food lineup from Levy Restaurants’ Senior Executive Chef Robert Lopez are honey bourbon grilled chicken with roasted peach chutney, Kentucky BBQ shrimp with […]
The relaunch of Formosa Springs, featuring still and sparkling water, follows a strategic acquisition led by wellness entrepreneur Nicholas Reichenbach, returning the historic artesian spring to its founding lineage and a philosophy of generational wellness. Formosa Springs, one of North America’s oldest mineral water sources, is relaunching under new ownership led by wellness entrepreneur Nicholas […]
When a food and drink pairing feels effortless, it is anything but accidental. According to a HelloNation article, Carolyn Weeks of The Tasting Room in Traverse City, MI, explains that the harmony between a dish and a drink comes from experience, intuition, and care. Each combination reflects a creative process; an intentional act of culinary balance […]
Merit Coffee Company, a Texas specialty coffee roaster known for its community-driven cafés, will open its fourth café in Austin on Saturday, February 14th, in the Mueller neighborhood. Founded in 2009 and still family-owned and operated, Merit Coffee has grown to 14 coffee shops across Texas. The company’s fresh-roasted specialty coffees are also available statewide […]
Chicago Friday Night Flights will once again bring local craft beer to the show floor of the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. The fan-favorite event offers attendees the opportunity to explore the show while sampling a vast array of beer and ciders from participating local breweries with a tasting […]
The European Union (EU) announces the success of the second year of its flagship campaign in the United States, More than European Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories. This campaign continues to strengthen Americans’ understanding of the heritage, quality, and diversity that characterize European food and beverage products, while deepening engagement of consumers, chefs, retailers, and industry […]
Ahead of football’s biggest weekend, the Hall of Famer and the iconic beer brand team up for a day of service and the release of ultra-limited “Guinness Legends Lager” benefiting the SF-Marin Food Bank As football’s biggest weekend approaches, two legends united by a shared commitment to service came together not for the spotlight, but […]
An ultra-premium sotol made from 100% Dasylirion debuts as industry buzz builds around sotol as the next major Mexican spirit after tequila and mezcal. Sotol Romo, an ultra-premium Mexican spirit made from 100% Dasylirion (sotol), will make its global launch during Super Bowl Week in San Francisco, introducing what experts describe as the third pillar of […]
Craft saké brewery, American curlers bring artisan twist to American watch parties this February. SakéOne, America’s pioneering craft saké brewery, is partnering with USA Curling Men’s Team Casper, to support the team’s bid for the podium this winter. The partnership aims to shine a light on the many similarities, from camaraderie and mutual respect to quality and precision, exhibited in […]
Custom-trained model delivers 100 billion-plus parameter feel at a fraction of the cost, demonstrating commercial viability of next-generation AI architecture QWERKY AI, a leader in AI model optimization and state space architectures, today announced that Inbox Beverage has engaged the company to build a custom AI-driven design and customer engagement platform. QWERKY AI will deploy […]