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A guide to epicurean delights. Explore Michelin-starred restaurants, rare vintages, and the world of craft spirits and mixology.

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Cuisine & Spirits

Fabrik and Kappo Kappo Earn Michelin Stars, Bringing Austin's Total to Seven

Austin's culinary prestige grew with Fabrik and Kappo Kappo earning their first Michelin stars, bringing the city's total to seven. This distinction solidifies Austin as the Texas city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants.

Evelyn Chen· Oct 9· 3 min read
Dr. Sarah Davies, master distiller at The Cotswold Distillery, holding a glass of her award-winning English single malt whisky in a distillery setting.

Dr. Sarah Davies Redefines English Single Malt Whisky

Evelyn Chen · Jun 28
A bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Company's experimental Japanese whisky blend, showcasing a fusion of Japanese and Kentucky distilling traditions, presented in an elegant bar setting.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Releases Experimental Japanese Whisky Blend

Evelyn Chen · Jun 4
The Kadeau restaurant interior, bathed in a spotlight, celebrating its hard-won third Michelin star after a period of bankruptcy.

Kadeau Group Recovers From Bankruptcy, Earns 3 Michelin Stars

Evelyn Chen · Jun 2
A crystal decanter of amber whiskey and a barrel labeled 'The Prisoner's Share' in a dimly lit, artisanal distillery setting.

High West's The Prisoner's Share Red Wine Cask Finished Whiskey

Evelyn Chen · Jun 19
A bottle of Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sits in a sunlit vineyard, symbolizing the estate's new line of wines.

Monte Rosso Vineyard Now Produces Its Own Estate Wines

The 2021 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, a debut estate wine from a legendary Sonoma source, immediately commanded a $150 price tag and scored 95 points, according to Louis M.

Evelyn Chen· Jun 15· 2 min
A beautifully presented Floradora gin cocktail with fresh raspberries, lime, and ginger beer, ready to be enjoyed.

Learn how to make a Floradora gin cocktail with this recipe

A vibrant Floradora gin cocktail, bursting with fresh raspberry and ginger, can be muddled and mixed in minutes right in your kitchen.

Evelyn Chen· Jun 14· 2 min