Maya Okada Erickson/Instagram For several decades, the James Beard Foundation has set out to recognize exceptional efforts in America’s culinary scene by highlighting those making a mark in creative, diverse, and inspired ways. Pulling in a James Beard award is…
It would be nice to know but as with a great many of the brands behind your favorite Costco Kirkland products, the provenance of the coffee is shrouded in mystery. Well, kind of. It can be said with certainty who…
Chick-fil-A offers high-quality chicken, sandwiches, french fries, and more, and it has only two main downfalls that likely prevent consumers from ranking it in first place. First, the chain is not open on Sundays, and second, the chain can get…
Static Media / Shutterstock Don Q Gran Reserva XO is a premium Puerto Rican rum. Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully aged, and produced by a visionary distillery steeped in history, the Gran Reserva XO is a best-in-class rum — and a prime…
Dunkin/Instagram The Dunkin’ menu is full of flavors, but our favorite is for the caramel lovers. Look taste testers tried and ranked every Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee, from the blueberry and coconut to the butter pecan and toasted almond. While…
Wine and tequila are two alcoholic beverages you can drink alone or in many famous cocktails; tequila is the star of margaritas and palomas while spritzes and mimosas put wine front and center. However, mixing the two isn’t as straightforward…
Everybody loves Olive Garden for its generous Italian-American plates and complimentary breadsticks, but no Italian dinner would be complete without a bottle of wine. The restaurant has an extensive wine list to choose from, but there are times when you…
Rum is an excellent substitute for vanilla extract when baking and wonderful to use to make cocktails. Did you know, however, that rum is also lovely to sip neat or on the rocks? For beginners, it’s important to figure out…
Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Marin County is a charming oceanfront strip of Northern California that boasts a variety of stunning landscapes, hill-hugging towns, and epic seafood restaurants that serve oysters, clam chowder, and Dungeness…
Ireland’s national drink, Guinness is a rich, creamy beer with low alcohol content, balancing bitterness with notes of coffee and chocolate. While the dessert-like description of Guinness sounds like it has the potential to be an after-dinner drink, you won’t…