How innovative state legislation spawned New York’s craft spirits boom.
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You may get to know Kevin Heald by the jaunty fedoras he sports, but you’ll get to love him for the jam-packed, American-focused beer and cheese he sells in his aptly named Lower East Side shop, Malt & Mold.
Andy Brennan moved upstate in search of an orchard he’d loved and lost. Now he’s resurrecting America’s oldest drink.
At Kara Newman’s Think.Drink events, pros like Talia Baiocchi of Punch magazine read their original works out loud.
I’ve done infusions with white spirits and tea before. But coffee? It just never occurred to me. It’s a totally genius way to toast to the New Year, especially with good-luck black-eyed peas.
New York’s cool climate makes it a great spot for stupendous sparkling wine. Here are a few favorites.
It’s pop-a-bottle-of-bubbly season! Before you grab your old standby Champagne made by a large company, take a look at delicious and affordable grower options.
Today is Beaujolais Nouveau day – you know, that annual running-of-the-reds release of the young, unadulterated (well, presumably) gamine Gamay sipper from France. Celebrate your own harvest, people – I declare today Early Wine Day!
Southern Tier Brewing brings us a unique take on the traditional holiday beer.
A look at Tuesday’s cider-centric preview for October’s upcoming NY Cider Week.
Every August, wine and spirits producers from across New York gather in the Finger Lakes to put forth their best in the annual New York Wine & Food Classic competition.
