Wauwatosa Village Unveils 'Sip Thursdays,' Milwaukee County's Inaugural Social District

Wauwatosa Village has launched "Sip Thursdays," Milwaukee County's first Temporary Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (TDORA). This trial program allows visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating establishments and enjoy them in designated public spaces and select retail shops.

Santiago VargasSeptember 28, 20265 min read

Elegant dining table setting inside a Colorado Springs restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide, showcasing fine dining.

Travel

Two Colorado Springs Restaurants Earn Bib Gourmand in MICHELIN Guide

Hold onto your hiking boots, Colorado!

Santiago Vargas·September 16, 2026

A steaming plate of perfectly textured gluten-free pasta, showcasing the golden color and appealing texture achieved with carob flour.

Recipes

Carob Flour Breakthrough Improves Gluten-Free Pasta

Using 20% carob flour in gluten-free pasta yields the best overall results, marking a significant leap in texture, nutrition, and consumer acceptance, according to FoodNavigator .

Maya Lin·September 4, 2026

New Jersey bar patrons celebrating with to-go cocktails at dusk, signifying the permanent allowance of off-premise alcohol sales.

Drinks

New Jersey Governor Signs Permanent To-Go Alcohol Law

On August 28th, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation making the sale of alcoholic beverages 'to go' a permanent fixture, a significant development for the state's hospitality sector.

Kenji Nakamura·August 29, 2026

Elegant interior of Smith & Jones Steakhouse in Sarasota, featuring a gourmet steak dinner setting with a glass of red wine.

Restaurants

Smith & Jones Opens First Sarasota Location, New Upscale Dining

Reservations for the first week at Smith & Jones Steakhouse, a renowned New York City establishment opening its first Florida location in Sarasota, are already 70% booked, signaling an immediate and i

Santiago Vargas·August 27, 2026

Drinks

From Ethiopia to Colombia: 7 Coffee Beans to Try From The Roast Haus Coffee Co.

The search for the perfect coffee bean can feel like a global expedition, taking your palate from the highlands of Africa to the mountains of South America. For true coffee enthusiasts, this journey is about more than ju…

Sponsored by The Roast Haus Coffee Co.·October 8, 2026

A decadent, slightly burnt Basque cheesecake with a creamy interior, presented on a rustic table, symbolizing its global culinary fame.

Recipes

Basque cheesecake recipe sparks global viral popularity

Santiago Rivera, the son of the bar owner who developed the now-ubiquitous burnt Basque cheesecake, does not love its countless global spinoffs, according to The New York Times .

Alex Chen·August 22, 2026

Young adults at a social gathering with a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting changing consumption habits.

Wellness

Americans' alcohol consumption stays at a record low 54%

For the second consecutive year, 54% of Americans report consuming alcohol, a record-low figure, according to Gallup News .

Kenji Nakamura·August 21, 2026

A lively, diverse crowd enjoying food and drinks at a vibrant outdoor food festival under warm string lights at dusk.

Travel

Culinary tourism surges as food festivals draw crowds

The global culinary tourism market is exploding!

Santiago Vargas·August 17, 2026

Elegant interior of Bar Auklet restaurant featuring a plate of fresh oysters and a glass of wine, showcasing upscale dining.

Restaurants

Bar Auklet Emerges as West Marin's Newest Culinary Sensation

A half dozen TBOC oysters at Bar Auklet, a new Point Reyes Station restaurant, costs $25, signaling a new era of upscale dining in West Marin.

Santiago Vargas·August 12, 2026

A sunlit picnic table featuring a refreshing watermelon salad, a golden spritz cocktail, and a homemade pesto pie, showcasing trending summer recipes.

Recipes

Popular Food Publications Share Trending Summer Recipes

This July, home cooks are blending raw corn into creamy pasta sauces and repurposing stale croutons into watermelon salads, while drinkers are simply reaching for anything that promises a 'golden hour

Isabela Costa·July 31, 2026

Diners enjoying elevated seafood dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Conchy Joe's Jensen Beach, highlighting its culinary transformation.

Restaurants

Conchy Joe's Jensen Beach Elevates Local Seafood Scene

After 35 years as a local staple, Conchy Joe's Jensen Beach, once known for its reliable but unremarkable fare, has quietly undergone a culinary revolution.

Kenji Nakamura·July 20, 2026

Travel

2026 Food Destinations: Global Shifts & Culinary Trends

For the first time ever, over half of the top 50 food destinations for 2026 are outside Europe and North America.

Santiago Vargas·July 12, 2026

A beautifully presented peach and green bean salad on a picnic table, highlighting fresh summer produce and vibrant colors.

Recipes

Peaches and Green Beans Create Viral Summer Salad Sensation

Last week, a single viral social media post featuring a Green Bean Salad with Peaches recipe triggered a 250% surge in green bean and peach sales across major metropolitan areas.

Maya Lin·June 29, 2026

A warm and inviting living room showcasing various home essentials, with a tablet displaying a 'Sale Ends Soon' message, highlighting ongoing deals.

How-To

Amazon Prime Day home deals still active after sale

Days after Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially ended, discounts of up to 70% on home essentials are still available, defying the sale's supposed limited-time nature.

Isabela Costa·June 28, 2026

An exquisitely presented modern Mexican dish at Californios, highlighting the restaurant's three Michelin stars and culinary excellence.

How-To

Californios Earns 3 Michelin Stars, Crowned World's First Mexican Restaurant

In a historic first, Chef Val Cantu's Californios in San Francisco has shattered a long-standing culinary barrier, becoming the world's first Mexican restaurant to earn three Michelin stars, according

Alex Chen·June 27, 2026