February 27 2026 Moments form the basis of celebrations: the toast before making an announcement, the shared laughter before a drink that has been well served, the sparkle that leaves a celebration never to be forgotten. Sparkling wine has always been associated with happiness and success, but nowadays hosts and givers are taking it to…
Castello di Gabbiano in Val di Pesa. Photo credit Adam Levy I was fortunate enough to be invited to a wine-tasting dinner on Canal Street in New York, where Chinatown and Little Italy meet. Unbeknownst to me, I was seated next to veteran winemaker Federico Cerelli of Castello di Gabbiano, one of the largest wine…
Wine has been linked with celebration, association and taste. Whether it is a small dinner or a huge party at a holiday, an appropriate choice of a bottle can make any event outstanding. Nowadays, wine is not merely a drink but a life-style decision which symbolizes appreciation, hospitality, and personal style. No matter what you…
February 26 2026 More homeowners / restaurant owners/ bar owners are turning to two-tone kitchen cabinets, and the appeal is easy to understand. Instead of feeling flat or predictable, it feels layered, thoughtful, and visually dynamic. What makes this trend especially appealing is its flexibility. You don’t need to redo the entire space to see…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
February 24 2026 The coffee industry is at a crossroads in the battle against single-use plastic. As cafe owners, office managers and retail distributors search for eco-friendly wholesale alternatives, one material is (literally) taking back its seat: ceramics. Ceramic cups are becoming the most practical, long-term solution for a circular economy, even if stainless steel and bamboo have…
February 24 2026 Getting craft spirit to customers doesn’t happen automatically or without proper care and consideration. Smaller brands in this space must take even more precautions to ensure that their product is protected and tastes its best once poured. This can become compromised as sales grow and operations scale. With that in mind, here’s…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
February 21 2026 In the high-velocity world of 2026, the boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred. We often wake up to the ping of notifications and fall asleep scrolling through feeds. However, the secret to a truly restful night doesn’t actually begin at 9:00 PM; it begins the moment you open your…
The Pousse-Café at Archive & Myth in London. Photo credit Archive & Myth The Pousse-Café is a drink that relatively few living people have tried, yet many millions can identify. The cocktail of liqueurs floating atop each other in any number of layers and color combinations dates to the 1700s when it was a generic…
