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A Manhattan Made for Summer

Coconut-infused rum adds a splash of summer to this Manhattan riff. Like the classic, it's made with bourbon, vermouth, and Angostura bitters, plus coconut rum.

Simpsons show-runner bringing mystery dinner to Vector Brewing

Image credit: Bill Oakley. Have a cow, man, or maybe not. After all, the menu for this seven-course mystery dinner must remain a secret. But what can be shared is who’s behind it: Vector Brewing of Dallas and Bill Oakley , former show runner of “The Simpsons.” Yes, those Simpsons. He isn’t creating cartoon pop culture anymore. Instead, Bill has decided he wants to be a food celebrity. So far, so good. His many food-related projects include the creation and curation of an American Culinary Curiosity Dinner, which he’s bringing to Dallas via Vector Brewing. “Bill reached out to us on our website. I couldn’t believe it,” says Veronica Bradley, co-owner of Vector Brewing. “In fact, I didn’t believe it. I had actually just watched a Simpsons documentary with him in it, so I thought friends were pranking me.” According to a press release, the dinner will include seven courses of popular city-specific meals from around the United States. There will be an amuse bouche, two appetizers, a soup, a

Falernum Alternatives Every Tiki Lover Should Know

If you’ve ever started mixing a tiki cocktail only to discover you’re out of falernum, you’re not alone. Falernum is one of those ingredients that quietly sits in the background until suddenly it’s the star of the show. Whether you’re making a classic Mai Tai, experimenting with a Zombie, or diving into more obscure tropical […] The post Falernum Alternatives Every Tiki Lover Should Know appeared first on Crafty Bartending .

🎧📺sp#12 – caroline gilby mw: bulgaria, croatia and eastern europe’s wine renaissance

news this week doens't get too political, but does briefly cover the wine industry, tracking a slight decrease in hospitality insolvencies alongside the evol...

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1025: Thirty Bench Rieslings, a Birthday Bottle and a Concert

Monday. June 22nd: Dinner: chicken pasta with a bottle of Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva. Tuesday, June 23rd: Dinner: Lamb chops with a bottle of Creekside Laura’s Blend 2022. Wednesday, June 24th: No wine. Thursday, June 25th: Winemaker Emma Garner invited … Continue reading →

AMG Precision Rally 2026: Conquering Nova Scotia’s Legendary Cabot Trail

Three Days. Two Nights. 350 km. One Legendary Journey Around Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail. Every great rally is measured not only by the roads travelled, but by the memories created behind the wheel. Over three unforgettable days and two incredible nights, I joined 20 drivers, co-pilots, and two photographers for the perfect blend of precision […] The post AMG Precision Rally 2026: Conquering Nova Scotia’s Legendary Cabot Trail appeared first on Liz Palmer .

New dedicated stage reflects growing UK wine market at Fruit Focus

New dedicated stage reflects growing UK wine market at Fruit Focus

This Rare California Trousseau Gris Is an Smart Alternative to Costly Chablis and Sancerre

Meet Erin Reddan from ECR Vintners and how she is redefining California Luxury with her Trousseau Gris. By Martha Cisneros Paja True luxury isn’t about mindlessly dropping hundreds of dollars on a famous French label just because a sommelier nodded approvingly. Instead, real luxury is about discovery and narrative. It is about finding unparalleled craftsmanship […] This post This Rare California Trousseau Gris Is an Smart Alternative to Costly Chablis and Sancerre was posted on WineDivaa .

Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA

In my first Zymurgy Director’s Cut column, May/June 2022, I shared the fact that I’ve been reading Zymurgy religiously since the 1990s, when the stars aligned, the universe spoke, and […] Read More The post Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA appeared first on American Homebrewers Association .

2014 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Always a Brouhaha

Photo ©Michael Kelly The Winery Those familiar with Detert Family Vineyards know that Detert is an established winery. W.F. Detert came to the US in 1866. He operated a gold mine in Jackson, sold it and in 1912 he owned 22,000 acres in Guenoc Ranch in Lake County as well as other ranches/gold mines in […]

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

5-Minute Guide to Pairing Flemish Food With Belgian Beers

Belgium’s beer culture is world-renowned. In fact, Belgian Beer Culture was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016, recognizing the country’s unique brewing traditions and beer gastronomy. In Belgium, beer isn’t just a liquid; it’s a piece of the country’s history, a part of its DNA as important to the daily life and… The post 5-Minute Guide to Pairing Flemish Food With Belgian Beers appeared first on Hop Culture .

Two Days of Buyer-Led Sessions at IBWSS San Francisco July 28 and 29

July 28 & July 29, 2026 · South SF Conference Center The bulk wine and spirits market is under more commercial pressure than it has been in a decade. Tariffs [...]

📺Should Bars Have Time Limits? | The VinePair Podcast

Busy restaurants have imposed time limits on diners for decades. Yet bars have, historically, operated in such a way that once you get a seat, and as long as...

New restaurant opens at SLO County winery — and it serves wine-infused ice cream

New restaurant opens at SLO County winery — and it serves wine-infused ice cream

World Cup of Wines: Your wine pairings for England, Argentina, France and the rest in the first of the knockout games

No more playing around...

Pecorino from Abruzzo: The Comeback White You Need to Know

Press trips like Vini d’ Abruzzo are cocaine for wine professionals. Four days, fifty+ wineries, The post Pecorino from Abruzzo: The Comeback White You Need to Know first appeared on The Primlani Kitchen aka Indian Wine Goddess .

Small-Production Sparkling Wines from Hidden Gem Wineries

The post Small-Production Sparkling Wines from Hidden Gem Wineries appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .

The MICHELIN Guide Is Set To Launch Its First Wine Selection in Burgundy on 7th July 2026

The MICHELIN Guide Is Set To Launch Its First Wine Selection in Burgundy on 7th July 2026

What We Were Drinking in Korea (More of the Good Stuff)

For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →

Fruit beer momentum driving La Chouffe growth

Chouffe, the Belgian beer produced by Brasserie d’Achouffe is accelerating its UK retail expansion with the nationwide launch of Chouffe Cherry in Co-op stores. The beer has delivered more than 50% year-to-date volume growth compared with the same period in 2025, and the company said the launch strengthens Chouffe’s presence within convenience and brings premium...

Pairing Beer Styles With Leonardo DiCaprio Films

📺The U.S. Wine Industry Has a Canada Problem – This Week Uncorked Episode 102

This week we’re covering France’s plan to remove 28,000 hectares of vineyards, Italy’s push into Canada with the first Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening as U...

American Whiskey Report June 2026

The latest and greatest from the world of American Whiskey