| The Comm Sheet
Sonoma’s Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho’s Restaurant Design
A reported feature exploring the design of Jiun Ho’s Enclos restaurant in Sonoma, focusing on architecture, interiors, and the relationship between design and dining.
Food & Drink Writing
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| The Comm Sheet
Craft, Cuisine, and Culture Unite at Houston’s ChòpnBlọk
A reported feature on ChopnBlok’s Houston restaurant design by Gin Design Group, exploring interiors, branding, and culturally driven spatial storytelling.
| Eat This Not That
29 spring beverages hitting shelves this season
If you’re stuck at home in quarantine, it can be easy to fall into a routine. Cooking the same things, eating the same snacks—there’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s fun to add some new flavors into the mix, too. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the newest drinks hitting store shelves […]
| Eat This Not That
Only 1970s kids will remember these restaurants
You probably have a go-to favorite restaurant, whether it’s a chain or just a local eatery in your town. But many food lovers also know the heartbreak that comes with your favorite restaurant closing for good. And if you grew up in the 1970s, you might have had to bid farewell to a number of […]
| Eat This Not That
The least popular fast-food chain in every state
We all have foods we love and hate—but fast food seems to create even stronger feelings of adoration or loathing. (After all, Taco Bell is so adored by fans, the brand was able to successfully launch a pop-up hotel and resort in Palm Springs in 2019.) And with most things these days, people often turn […]
| Eat This Not That
I tried 7 non-alcoholic spirits & this was the clear winner
“Non-alcoholic spirits” might sound like an oxymoron, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving them a try. Despite 2021 being one of the hardest years on record to make it through Dry January, there is a growing trend in going sober or being sober-curious. The good news about non-alcoholic spirits is that it doesn’t matter […]
| Eat This Not That
We taste-tested 8 instant coffee brands
With $7 lattes becoming the norm and boutique coffee shops around every corner, it’s easy to become a coffee elitist. And if you fancy yourself a coffee snob, you may look past instant coffee blends. But instant coffee has made strides in the past few years. And with new brands offering up varieties and bringing an […]
| Eat This Not That
We tried 8 spinach artichoke dips & this is the best
If you go to any American-style chain or hometown restaurant throughout the U.S., there’s one thing you’re bound to see on the appetizer menu: spinach artichoke dip. The great thing about this favorite food is that it’s versatile. Yes, it’s an “appetizer,” but you could make it a meal. You can have it with tortilla […]
| Eat This Not That
Only 1990s kids will remember these restaurants
Ah, the 1990s. People were still using dial-up internet connections, frosted tips were in style, and boy bands were all the rage. But fast forward a few years, and you’ll see that the decade wasn’t always kind. These 1990s restaurants may be familiar to people who grew up in the decade, but they aren’t what […]
| Eat This Not That
17 new snacks hitting shelves this spring
Almonds, popcorn, cheese sticks… sometimes the same ol’ snacks can get a bit, well, stale. Don’t have time to peruse the grocery store shelves to find the hottest new items? Don’t worry—we’ve done it for you. Here, we’ve rounded up the best new sweet and savory foods that are hitting the supermarket shelves this spring. With all of […]
| Grok Nation
Sun Basket meals offer a healthy alternative in the food delivery market
One of the perks of trying so many different meal kits is getting to taste a variety of dishes. Sun Basket advertises itself as a “healthy” delivery service option. It offers an abundance of dietary options, such as gluten-free, vegan and paleo; and every recipe is sourced with organic produce and clean ingredients. I like […]
| Grok Nation
Kosher winemaker Alicia Wilbur created a ‘gorgeous’ wine in a ‘happy accident’
Winemaker Alicia Wilbur grew up around wine. Her family drank it at dinners and during the holidays—but it was the “boxed refrigerated variety or the syrupy sweet Kosher variety.” It wasn’t until she started bartending at upscale restaurants in her early 20s that she was introduced to fine wine. “It changed everything for me,” Alicia […]
| Grok Nation
Wine importer Blanche Orbe has a passion for Portuguese wines
They say you get jobs with your connections, your skills and your education in the field. Well, Blanche Orbe didn’t have that when she started in the wine industry—but that’s where she’s found herself. After going to school for advertising and design and applying for a position promoting food and wines from France, she has […]
| Grok Nation
GoReadyMade offers (sometimes) easy make-at-home meals
I’ve tried a variety of meal kits that had me working over a hot stove. It’s been in the 90s in NYC every day this past week; the last thing I want to do is spend extra time in the kitchen. That’s why I was incredibly excited to try GoReadyMade. I thought these meals could […]
| Grok Nation
This Paso Robles wine is ‘full of summer flavors’
Susanne Wagner took a long and winding road from a tiny village in southern Germany to wine director at one of Wine Enthusiast’s Best Wine Restaurants in 2017. After earning a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management School, she worked in the restaurant business and in many high-end Relais & Chateaux hotels in Europe for […]
| Grok Nation
Nashville’s Jenelle Engelson suggests an ‘obscure’ sparkling rosé
Many women we’ve featured in Wine of the Week started on a different career path before ending up in the world of wine, but Jenelle Engelson—beverage director and lead sommelier at City Winery Nashville—is the first person who started as a Rockette. Jenelle was a Radio City Rockette in New York City for 12 years, […]
| Grok Nation
The best ready-to-drink cocktails… that taste like actual cocktails
When you think of ready-to-drink cocktails, you probably picture sugary, syrupy alcoholic beverages. Products similar to spiked kids’ drinks have been on the market for many years. And while there’s definitely a time and place for, say, a Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler or even a Bud Light Lime-A-Rita, those aren’t necessarily drinks you want […]
| Grok Nation
Somm Kaitlyn Caruke says to bring sparkling wine ‘into your norm’
Working in the wine business may sound glamorous, but not so much when you’re working as a “cellar rat.” That’s what Kaitlyn Caruke found herself doing shortly after graduating from the University of Vermont with a Nutrition and Food Science degree in 2012. After moving to New York City and working in a Brooklyn restaurant, […]
| Grok Nation
Veestro provides ready-to-eat meals for vegans on the go
Many food subscription boxes offer quick-to-make dinners, which promise to get dinner on the table fast. And then there are those for incredibly easy (read: lazy) meals. The ones that offer ready-to-eat meals. Veestro offers the latter, with a twist: It’s all vegan. The plant-based meals on Veestro can be purchased as part of a […]
| Grok Nation
‘The Bordeaux Kitchen’ author shares a ‘full-bodied’ red for summer
Today’s Wine of the Week coincides with the launch of The Bordeaux Kitchen, a book by Tania Teschke filled with recipes, nutritional tips and wine pairings. It’s taken many years for Tania to gain that knowledge. Since the ’90s, Tania and her husband have traveled and lived all around the world: Croatia, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo […]
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