Topics :: Food and Drink

Out in the Vineyard’s Weekend Wine Celebration

By Randy Hope | Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Out in The Vineyard is once again set to host its annual Gay Wine Weekend in California Wine Country, featuring Twilight T-Dance, along with a weekend of wine and celebration.

What’s in Your Cocktail? Alcoholic Beverage Labels Get a Makeover

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Monday Jun 3, 2013
Alcohol labels may be getting a makeover. Be on the lookout for packaging that includes serving size, servings per container, calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat per serving. Then you may want to reconsider a second round.

Tips For Smart Grocery Shopping

By Candice Choi | Tuesday May 28, 2013
Let’s make a deal - at least that’s what supermarkets are saying these days as they vie for customers with new tactics and loyalty programs.

Evian Gets a Makeover

By Candice Choi | Sunday May 26, 2013
For the first time in 14 years, Evian is unveiling a new bottle design in an attempt to keep up with its youthful competitors.

Coke Takes Anti-Obesity Campaign Global

By Candice Choi | Friday May 17, 2013
Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world, intensifying a push against critics who say its drinks pack on the pounds.

A Taste of the South Heads North

By Genaro C. Armas | Wednesday May 8, 2013
Jambalaya and boudin are crossing the Pennsylvania border as an influx of Southerners heading north for work are bringing with them a taste of home.

"Burger Land" Dishes on the Best Burgers in America

By Alicia Rancilio | Monday May 6, 2013
From New York City to Texas, Travel Channel’s George Motz is in search of the country’s best burgers and consumed more than 70 for the first season of "Burger Land." Here is his burger lowdown.

A Taste of British Royalty in Long Beach

By David Perry | Friday May 3, 2013
Dine like royalty aboard the Queen Mary at the nostalgic Sir Winston’s, which combines aristocratic elegance with modern cuisine.

Food for Thought: Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta

By Sheri Elfman | Thursday May 2, 2013
Fort Lauderdale Pizza and Pasta has been a neighborhood mainstay for many, many years. With comfy booths and tables and a friendly atmosphere, this is a great place to relax and enjoy your favorite Italian favorites.

Mexico City Tries to Shake Off the Salt

By Mark Stevenson | Monday Apr 22, 2013
Is that salty margarita rim really worth hypertension and obesity? Mexico City’s Health Secretary Armando Ahued thinks not as he launches the campaign "Less Salt, More Health" in an effort to curb the city’s salt intake.