This year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival features offerings from celebs and, in a sign of the times, some non-alcoholic fare, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. Star Sylvester Stallone is slated to attend a dinner that’s part of the fest to tout his Carbonadi Italian Vodka brand. Bryan Cranston will be at tasting … Read more
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look to wellness drinks and other alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. The National Restaurant Association’s new 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report found growing interest in a wider range of drink choices, particularly among younger consumers, as restaurants … Read more
Booze no more. Squeezing “alcohol free” and “festival” into the same sentence could be a head-scratcher, but the Big Apple is set to host its first-ever booze-free bonanza in Chelsea this Saturday. Living life without alcohol or simply practicing moderation is more than just a lifestyle; it’s a movement that has exploded across the city. … Read more
As Americans become increasingly health-conscious, their online grocery orders are showing a shift toward more nutritious food choices. That’s according to Instacart, which recently revealed new dietary trends based on customers’ purchase and search data. Using data from 2023 to 2024, the online grocery delivery platform calculated a 39% uptick in searches for “high protein,” as … Read more
MUNICH — The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than a soft … Read more
Prosecc-no. With the rise of mocktails and alcohol-free beverages as an alternative for those trying to cut back on drinking, whether or not those under 21 years old can legally consume these non-alcoholic drinks comes into question. One mom was faced with this question when her 13-year-old daughter came back from a friend’s birthday party … Read more