A Dallas-based couple is turning a bold kitchen experiment into a fast-growing gourmet brand, carving out a new category in the food industry with innovation rooted in culture, flavor, and family. Jam Vino, founded by Chef Lorious Rogers and her husband, Shane Rogers, is billed as the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam. What…
Read MoreCoffee runs just got a crunchy upgrade. Dunkin’ is teaming up with Brownie Brittle to bring two of its most beloved flavors out of the cup—and into the snack aisle. The new collaboration transforms classic Dunkin’ treats into thin, crispy bites, delivering a fresh twist for fans who want their favorite flavors in a whole…
Read MoreAn Argentine-born burger brand has claimed global bragging rights after taking the top prize at the first-ever international burger competition in Dubai. La Birra Bar was named Overall Winner at the inaugural Dubai Burger Championship, held January 8–11, 2026, beating nearly 20 competitors from around the world. The event drew close to 20,000 attendees and…
Read MoreOnce a roadside favorite across the South, boiled peanuts are getting a contemporary upgrade—and finding new life far beyond gas stations and roadside stands. Leading the charge is Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts, a premium, plant-based company reimagining the classic comfort food for today’s on-the-go consumer. With a focus on clean ingredients and convenience, the brand…
Read MoreProtein-packed drinks are expanding far beyond smoothies and gym shakes, finding a surprising home on cocktail menus as bartenders experiment with ingredients that add texture, flavor and a subtle nutritional twist. At WarrenPeace, a New York bar known for blending downtown energy with Mediterranean and Albanian influences, that trend is being reimagined through cocktails that…
Read MoreThe New York metropolitan area is seeing a surge of hope and support for children facing illness and food insecurity, thanks to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. In 2025, the Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in grants and Signature Impact Programs to 68 local nonprofit organizations, funding initiatives that bring joy, relief, and…
Read MoreJust in time for the holiday season, Blake Lively’s sparkling canned cocktail and mocktail brands, Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, are teaming up with one of New York City’s most iconic dessert destinations, Serendipity3, to launch a limited-edition holiday menu. “Sip Into the Season with Betty Booze and Betty Buzz” debuts this Thursday at both…
Read MoreAs London prepares for its glamorous Pink Ball, Vilnius, Lithuania, is turning the color pink into a full-blown citywide celebration. After a record-breaking year, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest is returning on May 29–31, 2026, expanding from a one-day novelty into a three-day festival dedicated to Lithuania’s iconic cold beetroot soup, šaltibarščiai. The 2025 edition…
Read MorePerched on the highest hills of Collio in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Tenuta Stella has emerged as a compelling model of organic winemaking rooted in biodiversity, tradition, and place. Located in Dolegna del Collio, in the province of Gorizia, the estate offers a distinctive expression of one of Italy’s most respected white-wine territories, where nature…
Read MoreWhen the COVID-19 pandemic forced bars across the country to shut their doors in 2020, Cody Modeer found himself facing an uncertain future. His suburban Chicago bar was closed indefinitely, inventory was sitting idle, and revenue had evaporated overnight. Rather than wait for normalcy to return, Modeer spotted an opportunity hidden in the disruption. He…
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