Protein-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…
Read MoreTwo of New York City’s most influential hospitality minds have joined forces to introduce a striking new addition to Manhattan’s skyline. Kanvar Singh of KS Hospitality Group and Jimmy Rizvi of Bungalow have unveiled Rose Hill Rooftop, a sophisticated, sky-high destination perched atop the Park South Hotel. Designed to energize the historic Rose Hill neighborhood,…
Read MoreGetting comfortable outdoors just got a major glow-up. Whether you’re lounging by the firepit, cheering from stadium stands, or setting up camp under the stars, The Chair Blanket delivers an instant upgrade—warmth, protection, and plush comfort in one clever design. Paired with the S’mores Night Pack, it turns any moment into a cozy, treat-filled escape.…
Read MoreAt over 500 meters above sea level, the harvest at Montefili is far from a mechanical task. Here, among whispering winds and profound silence, picking grapes is a ritual of patience and precision. Each cluster is hand-selected, treated not as a commodity but as a gift from nature, offered when it is truly ready. The…
Read MoreBacolod City, Negros Occidental, will welcome food lovers and sustainability advocates this November as the Philippines hosts the inaugural Terra Madre Asia & Pacific (TMAP) from Nov. 19–23. A regional extension of the renowned Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy, this landmark event, organized by Slow Food, celebrates sustainable, culturally rooted food systems…
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