Few delicacies say “fine dining” like truffles. Notoriously hard to harvest, these luxe fungi can cost thousands of dollars, making them some of the most expensive ingredients. (Like the world’s largest white truffle, which sold for a whopping $61,000 in 2014.) Truffles are high maintenance. In addition to different truffles…

Anyone who has ever read one of my posts (or even the title of my blog) knows that I love all things food and beverage. But this passion goes deeper than delicious meals, interesting trends, or investment opportunities. To me, food is the ultimate expression of community and creativity. And…

The food and beverage industry has been hit particularly hard this year by the supply chain crisis, with shortages ranging from eggs, produce, to condiments. The latest notable shortage might sound like chemistry news, but it’s having a huge impact for beer lovers. Carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the main…

The airline industry has undoubtedly had a turbulent last couple of years–from restricted travel, financial troubles, and new safety guidelines. Now we are finally returning to the open skies, but with some unexpected trends that rose out of the pandemic. Namely, a revamped business class. The luxury leisure flier Not…

Have you heard of Dry January? How about Sober October or No Alcohol November? As the names suggest, these are months when people commit to giving up alcohol for a variety of reasons–from health to a change in interests and activities. Some people, however, are extending sobriety beyond these trendy…

Like fashion and entertainment, the food and beverage industry also has a taste for nostalgia. With cocktails like the cosmopolitan making their way back into the mainstream, bars and restaurants in major cities are feeling more like the 1990s these days. While both old-school recipes and creative takes on originals…

Last year, the size of the luxury tourism industry exceeded $17 billion in the United States. Despite setbacks from years of the pandemic, the market is still growing and on pace to be worth more than $82 billion by 2030. This huge growth is driven, in part, by big sporting…

Wine and cheese lovers worldwide praise the French. And rightfully so–they have been perfecting the art for centuries. But in recent years, these popular French exports have been hit hard by climate change from crop harvesting to supply chain issues. Plagued by intense weather, France saw one of its worst…

Luxury hotels have been investing in an amenity that may surprise you: sleep. Let me explain. While hotels have always been a place to lay your head after a long day of travel or tourist activities, more and more luxury hotels are recognizing sleep as an activity in and of…