From Colorado to coastal Maine, America has a lot on offer in leaf-peeping season. But here’s a secret: Our northern neighbor is kaleidoscopic in autumn. The undulating alpine scenery coated in burgundy, buttery yellow and tangerine hues is particularly on show aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West. On route through Banff, Alberta, … Read more
The New York City Wine & Food Festival will ditch Manhattan for the first time in 17 years and bring its showcase events to the Brooklyn waterfront – bolstering the borough’s growing epicurean bona fides. The annual event, which runs from Oct. 17-20, will set up a giant tent at Sunset Park’s Brooklyn Army Terminal’s … Read more
Heart racing, head pounding and dread building? “Hangxiety,” or the “beer blues,” is the one-two punch of anxiety and the physical consequences of alcohol, an awful unease that creeps in alongside the sobering light of day. Neuropsychopharmacologist David Nutt, who specializes in alcohol’s effects on the brain at Imperial College London, recently told National Geographic, “Almost … Read more
Well, this is something wine about. Gen Z isn’t drinking like other generations — in fact, they’re barely consuming alcohol at all, with worldwide wine consumption sunk to a 27-year low, per recent reports. Online, non-boozers cite the cost of living, the ease of consuming THC, health concerns, the taste of vino and the “elitist” reputation … Read more
There may actually be something to wine about here. The latest bizarre drink trend taking over the internet is Gatorwine, which is exactly what it sounds like: Gatorade mixed with wine. It’s unclear where exactly this mixture originated, but it was brought into the spotlight by cook and YouTuber Andrew Rea, better known as Binging with … Read more
This news will dampen some spirits — a new study finds that certain alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who booze at least five times a week have a two-fold higher risk of gout than those drinking less than once a week, according to researchers from … Read more
Veuve Clicquot has long been shorthand for luxury — name-checked in “Casablanca,” the Ian Fleming novel “Casino Royale” and “Downton Abbey.” But now the iconic yellow label isn’t cutting it with a certain set. On some of New York City’s high-end, Champagne-focused menus — at places like Aldo Sohm Wine bar, Coqodaq and Grand Brasserie — Veuve … Read more
Ikimi Dubose-Woodson has come a long way in her career since polishing silverware at 15. But the 41-year-old wouldn’t be where she is now — and as devoted as she is to community service — were it not for that lowly gig at the New York Marriott World Trade Center back in 1997. It was … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A multi-brand Italian luxury boutique opens on Bond Street, Alex … Read more
Talk about Champagne problems. Luxury goods company LVMH is seeing a drop in revenue for Champagne sales in 2024 — and the brand’s chief financial officer thinks it might be because there’s not much joy in the world right now. “Champagne is quite linked with celebration, happiness, et cetera,” CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony said on Tuesday’s … Read more
The French correction? The long-held notion that the cheese- and butter-lovin’ French enjoy relatively low rates of heart disease because they drink red wine is misguided, new research proclaims, as are the studies that suggest moderate drinking leads to a longer, healthier life. “There is simply no completely ‘safe’ level of drinking,” insists lead researcher … Read more
Rosé, no way. Pink is so passé — orange is the preferred wine color at this summer’s smartest poolside soirees, as the ancient, skin contact, skin-fermented glug makes grape strides towards global popularity. The UK-based retailer Ocado has seen a 99% increase in orange wine sales since last year, according to The Guardian, and in … Read more
One in 10 wine drinkers believe all rosé is made by mixing white and red, according to a poll. The color and flavor of most rosé, which is usually made from red grapes, is due to early harvesting of the grapes and the short time the crushed fruit’s skins remain in the juice. This type … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Think of her as the vintner in Vogue. Supermodel, singer-songwriter, former first lady of France and now celebrity winemaker Carla Bruni has introduced her elegant rosé in the U.S. Called Roseblood d’Estoublon, the 2023 blush wine is produced … Read more
Over-refrigerating your wine? You need to chill with that. Rosé, the summertime vino of choice, is typically thought of as a drink best served very cold. But experts call that a mistake — the kind made by amateurs. “It’s a common misconception that rosé needs to be served ice cold, and in fact serving wine … Read more
Forget the Hamptons or St. Barts — all the cool girls are going to camp this summer. Shira Blumenthal, 35, can’t wait to arrive at Camp Social — a women-only adult summer camp in the Poconos costing $600 for a two-day, three-night stay — later in August. “I’m super excited about it. Everyone in my … Read more
This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “This was the first time something like this had been discovered,” José Rafael Ruiz Arrebola, an … Read more
Winemakers are seeing red. An invasive insect species now poses “a serious threat” to America’s wine supplies, vino experts warn. Eggs of the oversized spotted lanternfly — which have been running amock in New York to the point that the state government has told people to kill them on sight — were stowed away in … Read more
This news may make your day matcha better. Consuming a lot of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks such as green tea, berries, and apples can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new UK study finds. 113,097 participants underwent at least two 24-hour dietary assessments to determine their Flavodiet Score. Researchers were interested in their … Read more
It’s time to uncork these little-known wine secrets. From serving to storage, some of our common vino habits would make sommeliers cringe — but not to fear, the industry experts have dispelled the myths and misconceptions. Price and score For starters, the higher the price tag doesn’t mean the better the taste, Rodolphe Boulanger, Total Wine … Read more