The holidays are approaching and that means parties, potlucks, and sometimes uncomfortable gatherings with family. I tend to drink a little more during the holidays because of the added social stress, and I don’t think I’m alone. But what do you do when you’re trying to cut back on the booze and traditional mocktails make you cringe?  Self-described as “craft […]

From local pubs to high end restaurants, the popularity of craft beer continues to soar. Need proof? The evidence is right there on the menu! The selection of craft beer is just as long as the wine list at restaurants and bars these days. So what distinguishes a craft beer? According to the Brewers Association, a trade group for American […]

It’s not every day that you get to sample a selection of fortified wines by multiple legendary producers from Porto and pair them with classic New York staples, let alone from the comfort of an incredible Soho apartment that used to belong to Madonna. The team behind Taylor Fladgate, Croft & Fonseca came together to create a cozy atmosphere that was […]

It’s no secret that vodka is one of the most popular spirits in the United States. The spirit’s undeniable versatility guarantees that its popularity is only going to continue to soar. As a proud vodka enthusiast, I’m always looking for the latest brands and flavors on the market. But vodka isn’t the only thing I have a keen interest in. […]

In today’s social media driven world, it seems like every day there’s a new Instagram or Twitter post promoting a new National Food or Drink Day to celebrate. On August 25th, you can join the rest of America’s whiskey lovers by celebrating National Whiskey Sour Day. Traditionally, whiskey sours are made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg whites, […]

Grecian hot spot Nerai celebrated its coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence last night in Midtown Manhattan. The popular restaurant offers wines from all major wine-growing regions around the world, as well as smaller, family-owned boutique wineries in Greece. All of the wines they offer are carefully selected by Wine Director and General Manager Michael Coll, with options […]

Let’s go back to the basics. These days there’s at least a handful of unpronounceable ingredients in everything you consume – from supposedly healthy supplements to those chips you love and even your favorite iced teas. Eliza, Founder of herbal tonic brand Sunwink, found herself dealing with an auto-immune disease and chronic stress following working for one of the biggest […]

Grammy-nominated musician and actress Janelle Monáe has teamed up with Belvedere Vodka on a special campaign named, “A Beautiful Future,” to create more opportunities for women, people of color and the LGBTQ community, “A Beautiful Future,” is a two-year project in which female filmmakers will create short films that will express their idea of, you guessed it, a beautiful future. […]

Last year, the Rosé Mansion pop-up had New Yorkers flocking to its rooms to snap selfies, drink wine and play in inside its walls that catered to a millennial pink-loving audience. The pop-up was so successful that it has returned to a new location! Twice as big as last year’s sold out pop-up, the new iteration is comprised of fourteen […]

Fed up with the persecution and police brutality they consistently faced for simply being who they are, when police raided the gay bar Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, its patrons fought back. Widely referred to as the start of the modern gay rights movement, that uprising at Stonewall Inn sparked a social movement that changed the course of American […]