Food and Drink

Explorations of intriguing cuisine, libations, and industry personalities

New Year's Champagne, Cozy French Fare, and Festive Fizzy Cocktails

New Year's Champagne, Cozy French Fare, and Festive Fizzy Cocktails

Plus the poolside meals, Tiki bars, and Japanese omakase our editors loved this month.

Words by Laura Smith, Sophie Mancini, Alex Frank, Lisa Lok, Hailey Andresen, and T. Cole Rachel; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Fine Dining in Porto, a Japanese Whisky, and a Luxe Pizza Party

Fine Dining in Porto, a Japanese Whisky, and a Luxe Pizza Party

Plus, chic Champagnes, a Thai supper club, and your new favorite wine store.

WORDS BY SOPHIE MANCINI, T. COLE RACHEL, ALEX FRANK, ELISSA POLLS, ALEXANDRA BRODSKY, HAILEY ANDRESEN, ANNIE LIN, LISA LOK, AND Elysha Beckerman; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER

Elevating the Art of Italian Ingredients

Elevating the Art of Italian Ingredients

In laidback Cilento, a new generation of artisans is transforming the region’s heritage foods.

Words by Paul Greenberg, Photography by Arianna Lago

The Perfect Staples to Stock Your Gourmet Pantry

The Perfect Staples to Stock Your Gourmet Pantry

From tasty tinned fish and the perfect kimchi to snappy vinegars, these shelf-stable goodies signify good taste.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Morgan McMullen

Noma Talent in Brooklyn, Bespoke Dinner Parties, and Libations for All

Noma Talent in Brooklyn, Bespoke Dinner Parties, and Libations for All

Plus, not-to-miss wine in the Azores, department store omakase, and how to bring Italy home.

Words by Laura Smith, Sophie Mancini, Cooper Fleishman, T. Cole Rachel, Alex Frank, Elissa Polls, Annie Lin, and Hailey Andresen; Illustration by Jess Rotter

A Moment With Andy Baraghani

A Moment With Andy Baraghani

The food writer on why embracing discomfort can make you a better cook and savvier traveler.

Words by Korsha Wilson, Photography by Sinna Nasseri

The Delicious Art of Bringing Travel Home

The Delicious Art of Bringing Travel Home

Novelist Rachel Khong reflects on the things we bring home — both literally and figuratively — from foreign travels.

Words by Rachel Khong, Illustration by Cookie Moon

Meet the Chef Exploring an Ocean of Flavor

Meet the Chef Exploring an Ocean of Flavor

Seabourn’s Tony Egger travels the world in search of tantalizing flavor combinations.

Words by Laura Smith

Date Nights in NYC, Ice Cream Upstate, and Unexpected Wines

Date Nights in NYC, Ice Cream Upstate, and Unexpected Wines

Plus, a Midtown institution and a fantasia of color in Brooklyn. These are the restaurants and consumables our editors loved this month.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Alexandra Brodsky, Elissa Polls, and T. Cole Rachel; Illustration by Jess Rotter

A Curated Kitchen

A Curated Kitchen

Cookware to stir the soul.

words by nina renata aron

The Sweet Side of Paris

The Sweet Side of Paris

An American living in Paris does the hard work of investigating all of the city’s best chocolatiers.

Words by Jeremy Malman, Illustration by Victoria Black

Farm-Fresh Eats Across the Bay Area

Farm-Fresh Eats Across the Bay Area

A tour of Northern California's seasonal produce and the best places to buy and enjoy it.

Words by Laura Smith, Illustration by Hisham Akira Bharoocha