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Cocktails to Impress: Oak and Orchard

Our shaken Oak and Orchard starts with apple brandy and gains a few layers with Amontillado Sherry, Angostura bitters and rich demerara syrup.

Oct 10, 2025

The French Laundry chef Thomas Keller shares a classic preparation for rack of lamb that pairs well with a bold red with game, herb and spice notes.

Which Wines Pair Well with … Lamb

So many preparations suit this sweet, lightly gamey red meat, but it’s hard to go wrong with a red Rhône blend

Oct 6, 2025

The Ligurian coast boasts the major port city of Genoa but also many smaller, idyllic town harbors, including Cinque Terre’s Vernazza.

Exploring Northern Italy

From Liguria to Piedmont to Lombardy and beyond, dive into Northern Italy’s many bountiful regions

Sep 30, 2025

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

8 & $20: Carrot Farrotto with Carrot Top Gremolata

Harness the best the carrot has to offer with this toothsome, rich, farro-based risotto, paired with a crisp white wine

Sep 26, 2025

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This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

8 & $20: Carrot Farrotto with Carrot Top Gremolata

Harness the best the carrot has to offer with this toothsome, rich, farro-based risotto, paired with a crisp white wine

Sep 26, 2025

Mustard and apple cider vinegar lift the flavor of these roasted figs and pork chops.

Mustard and apple cider vinegar lift the flavor of these roasted figs and pork chops.

8 & $20: Bone-In Pork Chops with Roasted, Jammy Figs

Sep 12, 2025

Look for a white wine that balances its fresh fruit flavors with mineral, herbal or spice notes that can coax more depth out of the salad.

Look for a white wine that balances its fresh fruit flavors with mineral, herbal or spice notes that can coax more depth out of the salad.

8 & $20: Stone Fruit with Ricotta Salata, Marcona Almonds and Mint

Aug 26, 2025

Roasting eggplants in the oven before putting them in a tomato sauce gives them color and more developed flavor.

Roasting eggplants in the oven before putting them in a tomato sauce gives them color and more developed flavor.

8 & $20: Blistered Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Aug 15, 2025

Cherry tomatoes, butter and a splash of white wine make a simple but decadent sauce to go with sea scallops.

Cherry tomatoes, butter and a splash of white wine make a simple but decadent sauce to go with sea scallops.

8 & $20: Saucy Scallops with Buttery Bursting Tomatoes

Apr 8, 2025

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Melinda Strauss’ pomegranate-braised pot roast is a hearty, warming dish packed with tons of flavor from ingredients such as leeks, mushrooms, fresh thyme and pomegranate juice.

Melinda Strauss’ pomegranate-braised pot roast is a hearty, warming dish packed with tons of flavor from ingredients such as leeks, mushrooms, fresh thyme and pomegranate juice.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Pomegranate Pot Roast and Kosher Wines

Start the new year sweetly with this symbolic recipe from Eat Jewish by Melinda Strauss, paired with recommended red wines from Israel

Sep 16, 2025

One of Hurtado's secrets to this recipe is basting the lobster tails on the grill with a compound butter of fresh tarragon, parsley, garlic, lemon, red chili and black pepper.

One of Hurtado's secrets to this recipe is basting the lobster tails on the grill with a compound butter of fresh tarragon, parsley, garlic, lemon, red chili and black pepper.

Fire Up the Grill for Your July 4th Celebration with Lobster Tostadas and Sauvignon Blanc

From Brandon Hurtado’s Tex-Mex cookbook Barbacoa, these umami bombs will light up your Independence Day cookout when paired with any of our 15 California Sauvignon Blanc picks

Jul 1, 2025

This fried peanut salsa draws inspiration from Mexican salsa macha, while using ingredients typical in West African cooking.

This fried peanut salsa draws inspiration from Mexican salsa macha, while using ingredients typical in West African cooking.

Change Things Up This Father’s Day with Pan-Seared Grouper with Fried Peanut Salsa

From chef Eric Adjepong’s new cookbook “Ghana to the World,” try this flavor-packed entrée with 11 California Chardonnays, all under $35

Jun 10, 2025

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The French Laundry chef Thomas Keller shares a classic preparation for rack of lamb that pairs well with a bold red with game, herb and spice notes.

The French Laundry chef Thomas Keller shares a classic preparation for rack of lamb that pairs well with a bold red with game, herb and spice notes.

Which Wines Pair Well with … Lamb

So many preparations suit this sweet, lightly gamey red meat, but it’s hard to go wrong with a red Rhône blend with these recipes for rack of lamb

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

8 & $20: Carrot Farrotto with Carrot Top Gremolata

Ella Dining Room and Bar chef Dustin Harvey says there’s an alchemy between late-summer figs and cast iron that makes for perfect caramelization.

Ella Dining Room and Bar chef Dustin Harvey says there’s an alchemy between late-summer figs and cast iron that makes for perfect caramelization.

Falling for Figs

Marcello and Diane Fiorentino, owners of Marcello’s La Sirena in West Palm Beach, Florida

Marcello and Diane Fiorentino, owners of Marcello’s La Sirena in West Palm Beach, Florida

Italy at Home

Melinda Strauss’ pomegranate-braised pot roast is a hearty, warming dish packed with tons of flavor from ingredients such as leeks, mushrooms, fresh thyme and pomegranate juice.

Melinda Strauss’ pomegranate-braised pot roast is a hearty, warming dish packed with tons of flavor from ingredients such as leeks, mushrooms, fresh thyme and pomegranate juice.

Seasonal Entertaining

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Pomegranate Pot Roast and Kosher Wines

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Clockwise from top: Blue di Bufala from Italy, Shropshire Blue from England, Gorgonzola Cremificato from Italy and Cashel Blue from Ireland.

Clockwise from top: Blue di Bufala from Italy, Shropshire Blue from England, Gorgonzola Cremificato from Italy and Cashel Blue from Ireland.

A Taste of the European Blues

Delicious choices to suit your blue cheese fancies

Clockwise from top: Buonatavola Provolone; Prairie Breeze; Tillamook Extra Sharp; Fulvi Pecorino Romano; Quicke’s Mature Cheddar; Cabot Seriously Sharp; Fiore Sardo; Point Reyes Original Blue; Cellars at Jasper Hill Cabot Clothbound; Asiago d’Allevo

Clockwise from top: Buonatavola Provolone; Prairie Breeze; Tillamook Extra Sharp; Fulvi Pecorino Romano; Quicke’s Mature Cheddar; Cabot Seriously Sharp; Fiore Sardo; Point Reyes Original Blue; Cellars at Jasper Hill Cabot Clothbound; Asiago d’Allevo

A Sharp Lookout

Lysielle Cariot opts for Comté when making her quiche Lorraine, as the cheese adds distinctive flavors and complexity to the dish.

Lysielle Cariot opts for Comté when making her quiche Lorraine, as the cheese adds distinctive flavors and complexity to the dish.

Conquering Quiche

With these antipasto skewers, everyone gets a little bit of everything they would normally find in a cheese and charcuterie board or antipasti spread.

With these antipasto skewers, everyone gets a little bit of everything they would normally find in a cheese and charcuterie board or antipasti spread.

Seasonal Entertaining

Want a Picnic-Friendly Starter? Try These Antipasto Skewers for Memorial Day

British Legacy, American Connection

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At HMF at the Breakers, chef Benjamin Metais tops his warm chocolate “Whoopie Pie” sundae with chocolate curls.

At HMF at the Breakers, chef Benjamin Metais tops his warm chocolate “Whoopie Pie” sundae with chocolate curls.

Makin’ Whoopie

The perfect Valentine’s Day dessert from pastry chef Benjamin Metais of Grand Award–winning HMF at the Breakers

Port powerhouse Fladgate Partnership's new chocolate company, Vinte Vinte, produces a wide range of confections for cocoa lovers.

Port powerhouse Fladgate Partnership's new chocolate company, Vinte Vinte, produces a wide range of confections for cocoa lovers.

Matches Made in Port Heaven

As local producers embrace quality raw materials, some of the world's best chocolate is now coming from Mexico.

As local producers embrace quality raw materials, some of the world's best chocolate is now coming from Mexico.

A Mexican Treasure for Modern Tastes

This fresh, seasonal beet salad shows how simplicity and sophistication go together at the French Laundry.

This fresh, seasonal beet salad shows how simplicity and sophistication go together at the French Laundry.

Chef’s Choice

Today's producers double down on flavor in their elevated versions of chocolate ice cream.

Today's producers double down on flavor in their elevated versions of chocolate ice cream.

Scoop de Grâce

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Coffee

Pull the perfect shot of espresso from the comfort of home with Breville’s Dual Boiler Machine.

Pull the perfect shot of espresso from the comfort of home with Breville’s Dual Boiler Machine.

For the Coffee Obsessed: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Top gear picks to improve anyone’s cup of Joe

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Exploring the Exotic Beans of India

Moderate coffee consumption can protect against heart disease, Parkinson's and other health problems, studies show.

Moderate coffee consumption can protect against heart disease, Parkinson's and other health problems, studies show.

A Cup for Mind and Body

Engineering professor William Ristenpart was inspired by an amazing coffee in British Columbia to launch a course on the science of coffee brewing at U.C. Davis.

Engineering professor William Ristenpart was inspired by an amazing coffee in British Columbia to launch a course on the science of coffee brewing at U.C. Davis.

Coffee College

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Caffè Society

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Spirits

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Spirits

Tequila Fortaleza, Patrón, Mijenta, Cazcanes, Tequila Ocho and Siembra Valles produced some of this report’s recommended tequilas from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.

Tequila Fortaleza, Patrón, Mijenta, Cazcanes, Tequila Ocho and Siembra Valles produced some of this report’s recommended tequilas from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.

Tequila and Terroir

Bottlings from Jalisco’s Highlands and Lowlands show high quality and breadth of flavor

Spago Beverly Hills offers guests a wide selection of spirits from its table-side Bottled in Bond cart.

Spago Beverly Hills offers guests a wide selection of spirits from its table-side Bottled in Bond cart.

Grand Spirits

At El Buho in Jalisco, shop owner Emilio Ferreira Ruiz stocks an encyclopedic inventory of fine tequilas.

At El Buho in Jalisco, shop owner Emilio Ferreira Ruiz stocks an encyclopedic inventory of fine tequilas.

Tequila’s New Look

El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria in San Diego is a destination with up to 800 bottles open for sampling and cocktail creations any given day.

El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria in San Diego is a destination with up to 800 bottles open for sampling and cocktail creations any given day.

Tequila on Top

El Buho in Jalisco stocks many artisan brands recommended by Restaurant Award–winning sommeliers, such as Cascahuín, G4, Tequila Ocho, Tapatio, El Tesoro and Casa Dragones, among others.

El Buho in Jalisco stocks many artisan brands recommended by Restaurant Award–winning sommeliers, such as Cascahuín, G4, Tequila Ocho, Tapatio, El Tesoro and Casa Dragones, among others.

Tequila Champions

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Evan Williams Teams Up With College Teams For Game Day

As part of Evan Williams' Bourbon Nation collegiate partnership, it's offering a chance to win a trip to the college championship football game. Here's how to enter.

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Image for the article titled: Sagamore Spirit Names Ryan Norwood Its First Master Distiller

Sagamore Spirit Names Ryan Norwood Its First Master Distiller

Image for the article titled: First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound

Image for the article titled: First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound

First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound

Image for the article titled: Outlander Star Sam Heughan Buys a Distillery in Scotland

Image for the article titled: Outlander Star Sam Heughan Buys a Distillery in Scotland

Outlander Star Sam Heughan Buys a Distillery in Scotland

Image for the article titled: How Scotch is Redefining the Cocktail Culture

Image for the article titled: How Scotch is Redefining the Cocktail Culture

How Scotch is Redefining the Cocktail Culture

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