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6 days ago

The big city chef next door.

During the pandemic, people flocked from cities to suburbs at a rate unlike anything ever seen before. There were a number of factors that drove this exodus, including low mortgage rates, widespread availability of remote work, and concern that some city amenities wouldn’t come back for years–if at all. But…

Chefs

2 min read

The big city chef next door.
The big city chef next door.

May 6

Increasing buzz around investing in wine.

It may be time to put your money where your mouth is. The Landscape Over the last two years, the fine wine market has exploded, even topping the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index last September. The best measure for this growth is the London International Vintners Exchange, or the Liv-ex…

Wine

4 min read

Increasing buzz around investing in wine.
Increasing buzz around investing in wine.

Apr 28

2022 predictions revisited: where we are now

This past December, I challenged myself to make some predictions for the new year — including how the global economy might respond to some brimming international tensions. As we get close to mid-year, I’m circling back to see how those predictions have aged. My prediction: China seeking retribution after Olympic boycotts. Where we are: A lot of bark…

Politics

4 min read

2022 predictions revisited: where we are now
2022 predictions revisited: where we are now

Apr 22

The increasingly profitable alcohol-free booze sector.

In September 2021, Blake Lively launched Betty Buzz–a line of alcohol-free cocktail mixers. The drinks did so well both in stores and online that the brand didn’t think it was necessary to begin traditional advertising until this week. For those who are wondering what constitutes an alcohol-free cocktail mixer, you…

Alcohol Free

3 min read

The increasingly profitable alcohol-free booze sector.
The increasingly profitable alcohol-free booze sector.

Apr 15

The people industry’s people problem.

Since the pandemic started, an estimated 4 million workers have left the hospitality and restaurant industries–about a quarter of their workforce. While the food industry added more than 60,000 jobs in March–the 15th consecutive month of job growth–it is still about 820,000 jobs behind pre-pandemic levels. So while business has…

Hospitality

3 min read

The people industry’s people problem.
The people industry’s people problem.

Apr 1

The white truffle of honey.

What binds stingless bees, ancient Mayans, and modern top chefs, such as René Redzepi and Samin Nosrat? If you guessed a common love for Melipona honey, award yourself three points at the buzz-er. Stingless Melipona bees are found mainly in the northern parts of Latin America. The unique honey produced…

Honey

2 min read

The white truffle of honey.
The white truffle of honey.

Mar 29

A War Fought With Knives and Forks

Traditional recipes have emerged as both a new form of rebellion and a way for the displaced to stay connected to their heritage and home. As the eyes of the world remain on the war in Ukraine, Yevhen Kloptenko, a celebrity chef from Kviv has captured headlines. In interviews with…

Ukraine

3 min read

A War Fought With Knives and Forks
A War Fought With Knives and Forks

Mar 23

The burgeoning Bolivian wine market.

In 2013, a blind tasting contest for tannant wines was held in Uruguay. These grapes have become a signature part of the host country’s wine industry — giving them a significant home-court advantage. But, much to everyone’s surprise: the winner was a Bolivian wine. It was so much of a…

Wine

3 min read

The burgeoning Bolivian wine market.
The burgeoning Bolivian wine market.

Mar 16

Why your restaurant salad costs a lot of green.

While dining out, you’ve probably wondered why a salad costs as much or more than other entree items on the menu. After all, the primary ingredient is generally greens, which restaurants buy in bulk all year long. Salads typically also require less labor and energy to prepare. …

Salad

2 min read

Why your restaurant salad costs a lot of green.
Why your restaurant salad costs a lot of green.

Mar 11

4 restaurant entrepreneurs we can all learn from

Thanks to social media and an ever-growing lineup of cooking shows, we are living in the golden age of celebrity chefs and restaurateurs. However, even in an increasingly crowded and talented pool, there are a few who stand out among the rest for what they can teach those in the…

Chefs

4 min read

4 restaurant entrepreneurs we can all learn from
4 restaurant entrepreneurs we can all learn from
Danilo Diazgranados: On wine and food

Danilo Diazgranados: On wine and food

Investor in and lover of fine wine and restaurants.

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