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Salvo Lo Castro at Ristorante Casasalvo in SoHo, where he's busy expanding his wine list, with a particular focus on Franciacorta.

Chef Salvo’s American Dream

Salvo Lo Castro’s culinary journey has take him from Sicily to SoHo, with a ten-year stop feeding the Vatican

Jan 20, 2026

By using an air fryer you can make this dish with less oil; the result pairs well with both white and red wines, depending on your preference.

8 & $20: Air Fryer Chicken Oreganata, for My Dad

A dish that speaks of love—not just because it tastes so good, but because of the memories it conjures

Jan 6, 2026

Clockwise from top left: Quintessa winemaker Rebekah Wineburg; Sommelier Mary Kennedy of Mara in Minneapolis; Le Bon Georges wine director Frédéric Sénéchal in Paris; vineyards surrounding Locorotondo, Puglia.

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Our most-read stories on travel, restaurants and cooking, plus sommelier advice, winery insights from our editors, games and more

Dec 30, 2025

These traditional Kentucky cocktailers from Holly Hill Inn are excellent with sparkling wines and cocktails alike.

5 Holiday Appetizers and Canapés to Get the Party Started

These wine-friendly bites are fantastic starters for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party

Dec 23, 2025

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By using an air fryer you can make this dish with less oil; the result pairs well with both white and red wines, depending on your preference.

By using an air fryer you can make this dish with less oil; the result pairs well with both white and red wines, depending on your preference.

8 & $20: Air Fryer Chicken Oreganata, for My Dad

A dish that speaks of love—not just because it tastes so good, but because of the memories it conjures

Jan 6, 2026

Sweet, vegetal fennel and hearty lamb are great complements to an earthier Chianti Classico.

Sweet, vegetal fennel and hearty lamb are great complements to an earthier Chianti Classico.

8 & $20: Lamb and Melted Fennel Ragù with Chianti Classico

Dec 1, 2025

A bright, dry white wine will work well with the savoriness and salinity of the soup, but so will a vermouth!

A bright, dry white wine will work well with the savoriness and salinity of the soup, but so will a vermouth!

8 & $20: Miso-Poached Chicken Soup with Greens

Oct 28, 2025

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

This twist on risotto replaces the rice with farro and uses carrots from top to tip.

8 & $20: Carrot Farrotto with Carrot Top Gremolata

Sep 26, 2025

Mustard and apple cider vinegar lift the flavor of these roasted figs and pork chops.

Mustard and apple cider vinegar lift the flavor of these roasted figs and pork chops.

8 & $20: Bone-In Pork Chops with Roasted, Jammy Figs

Sep 12, 2025

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These traditional Kentucky cocktailers from Holly Hill Inn are excellent with sparkling wines and cocktails alike.

These traditional Kentucky cocktailers from Holly Hill Inn are excellent with sparkling wines and cocktails alike.

5 Favorite Holiday Appetizers and Canapés to Get the Party Started

These wine-friendly bites are fantastic starters for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party

Dec 23, 2025

Chef Patrick O’Connell’s playful approach to fine dining comes through in dishes such as this frozen eggnog soufflé.

Chef Patrick O’Connell’s playful approach to fine dining comes through in dishes such as this frozen eggnog soufflé.

Work a Little Holiday Magic with This Frozen Eggnog Soufflé Recipe

Inn at Little Washington chef Patrick O’Connell turns a favorite winter drink into a dessert that pairs well with Scotch, Madeira or Port

Dec 17, 2025

Russ and Daughters’ “Caviar Lover’s Black and White” is one of the appetizing store and cafe’s most popular menu items, and is also available to order online as a gift set that ships nationwide.

Russ and Daughters’ “Caviar Lover’s Black and White” is one of the appetizing store and cafe’s most popular menu items, and is also available to order online as a gift set that ships nationwide.

Light Up Your Hanukkah with Luxury Caviar Latkes from Russ & Daughters

This year for Hanukkah, pair Niki Russ Federman’s iconic Caviar Lover’s Black and Whites with kosher sparkling wine for a bubbly holiday celebration

Dec 10, 2025

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By using an air fryer you can make this dish with less oil; the result pairs well with both white and red wines, depending on your preference.

By using an air fryer you can make this dish with less oil; the result pairs well with both white and red wines, depending on your preference.

8 & $20: Air Fryer Chicken Oreganata, for My Dad

A dish that speaks of love—not just because it tastes so good, but because of the memories it conjures

These traditional Kentucky cocktailers from Holly Hill Inn are excellent with sparkling wines and cocktails alike.

These traditional Kentucky cocktailers from Holly Hill Inn are excellent with sparkling wines and cocktails alike.

Seasonal Entertaining

5 Favorite Holiday Appetizers and Canapés to Get the Party Started

Sweet, vegetal fennel and hearty lamb are great complements to an earthier Chianti Classico.

Sweet, vegetal fennel and hearty lamb are great complements to an earthier Chianti Classico.

8 & $20: Lamb and Melted Fennel Ragù with Chianti Classico

Block Shop produces artisan-crafted table linens with bold prints for any style.

Block Shop produces artisan-crafted table linens with bold prints for any style.

For the Dinner Party Dynamo: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Duck pairs well with a range of fruits, including cranberries, making it a flavorful alternative to turkey for a smaller-scale Thanksgiving feast.

Duck pairs well with a range of fruits, including cranberries, making it a flavorful alternative to turkey for a smaller-scale Thanksgiving feast.

Which Wines Pair Well with … Duck

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Mitica's Spanish fig and almond cake is a great pairing for many styles of cheese.

Mitica's Spanish fig and almond cake is a great pairing for many styles of cheese.

Exotic Cheese Accompaniments

12 standout sweet and savory jams, honeys, spreads and more to elevate any cheese plate

Clockwise from top: Blu di Bufala from Italy, Shropshire Blue from England, Gorgonzola Cremificato from Italy and Cashel Blue from Ireland.

Clockwise from top: Blu di Bufala from Italy, Shropshire Blue from England, Gorgonzola Cremificato from Italy and Cashel Blue from Ireland.

A Taste of the European Blues

Clockwise from top: Buonatavola Provolone; Prairie Breeze; Tillamook Extra Sharp; Fulvi Pecorino Romano; Quicke’s Mature Cheddar; Cabot Seriously Sharp; Fiore Sardo; Point Reyes Original Blue; Cellars at Jasper Hill Cabot Clothbound; Asiago d’Allevo

Clockwise from top: Buonatavola Provolone; Prairie Breeze; Tillamook Extra Sharp; Fulvi Pecorino Romano; Quicke’s Mature Cheddar; Cabot Seriously Sharp; Fiore Sardo; Point Reyes Original Blue; Cellars at Jasper Hill Cabot Clothbound; Asiago d’Allevo

A Sharp Lookout

Lysielle Cariot opts for Comté when making her quiche Lorraine, as the cheese adds distinctive flavors and complexity to the dish.

Lysielle Cariot opts for Comté when making her quiche Lorraine, as the cheese adds distinctive flavors and complexity to the dish.

Conquering Quiche

With these antipasto skewers, everyone gets a little bit of everything they would normally find in a cheese and charcuterie board or antipasti spread.

With these antipasto skewers, everyone gets a little bit of everything they would normally find in a cheese and charcuterie board or antipasti spread.

Seasonal Entertaining

Want a Picnic-Friendly Starter? Try These Antipasto Skewers for Memorial Day

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Chocolate

At HMF at the Breakers, chef Benjamin Metais tops his warm chocolate “Whoopie Pie” sundae with chocolate curls.

At HMF at the Breakers, chef Benjamin Metais tops his warm chocolate “Whoopie Pie” sundae with chocolate curls.

Makin’ Whoopie

The perfect Valentine’s Day dessert from pastry chef Benjamin Metais of Grand Award–winning HMF at the Breakers

Port powerhouse Fladgate Partnership's new chocolate company, Vinte Vinte, produces a wide range of confections for cocoa lovers.

Port powerhouse Fladgate Partnership's new chocolate company, Vinte Vinte, produces a wide range of confections for cocoa lovers.

Matches Made in Port Heaven

As local producers embrace quality raw materials, some of the world's best chocolate is now coming from Mexico.

As local producers embrace quality raw materials, some of the world's best chocolate is now coming from Mexico.

A Mexican Treasure for Modern Tastes

This fresh, seasonal beet salad shows how simplicity and sophistication go together at the French Laundry.

This fresh, seasonal beet salad shows how simplicity and sophistication go together at the French Laundry.

Chef’s Choice

Today's producers double down on flavor in their elevated versions of chocolate ice cream.

Today's producers double down on flavor in their elevated versions of chocolate ice cream.

Scoop de Grâce

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Coffee

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Coffee

Pull the perfect shot of espresso from the comfort of home with Breville’s Dual Boiler Machine.

Pull the perfect shot of espresso from the comfort of home with Breville’s Dual Boiler Machine.

For the Coffee Obsessed: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Top gear picks to improve anyone’s cup of Joe

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Exploring the Exotic Beans of India

Moderate coffee consumption can protect against heart disease, Parkinson's and other health problems, studies show.

Moderate coffee consumption can protect against heart disease, Parkinson's and other health problems, studies show.

A Cup for Mind and Body

Engineering professor William Ristenpart was inspired by an amazing coffee in British Columbia to launch a course on the science of coffee brewing at U.C. Davis.

Engineering professor William Ristenpart was inspired by an amazing coffee in British Columbia to launch a course on the science of coffee brewing at U.C. Davis.

Coffee College

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Caffè Society

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Spirits

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Spirits

The luxury homeware company Juliska was founded in 2001.

The luxury homeware company Juliska was founded in 2001.

For the Chic Cocktail Maven: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Artful tools to impress your favorite design-minded mixologist

This Lambrusco punch is accented with pomegranate juice and triple sec.

This Lambrusco punch is accented with pomegranate juice and triple sec.

Seasonal Entertaining

Punch It Up

Tequila Fortaleza, Patrón, Mijenta, Cazcanes, Tequila Ocho and Siembra Valles produced some of this report’s recommended tequilas from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.

Tequila Fortaleza, Patrón, Mijenta, Cazcanes, Tequila Ocho and Siembra Valles produced some of this report’s recommended tequilas from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.

Tequila and Terroir

Spago Beverly Hills offers guests a wide selection of spirits from its table-side Bottled in Bond cart.

Spago Beverly Hills offers guests a wide selection of spirits from its table-side Bottled in Bond cart.

Grand Spirits

At El Buho in Jalisco, shop owner Emilio Ferreira Ruiz stocks an encyclopedic inventory of fine tequilas.

At El Buho in Jalisco, shop owner Emilio Ferreira Ruiz stocks an encyclopedic inventory of fine tequilas.

Tequila’s New Look

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Whisky

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Whisky

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Buffalo Trace is Going “Charred & Chilled” This February

Buffalo Trace Distillery will host a Charred & Chilled festival on Thursdays through Sundays throughout the month of February. Here's how to attend.

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Image for the article titled: Maker's Mark Cask Strength Returns with an Age Statement

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Returns with an Age Statement

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Image for the article titled: How to Imbue a Glass With Smoky Flavor

How to Imbue a Glass With Smoky Flavor

Image for the article titled: Microblends: Whiskey's Hottest Trend

Image for the article titled: Microblends: Whiskey's Hottest Trend

Microblends: Whiskey's Hottest Trend

Image for the article titled: Tailgating With a Tequila Touch

Image for the article titled: Tailgating With a Tequila Touch

Tailgating With a Tequila Touch

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