The flavor of pastry in wine of Vayots Dzor

A big congratulations to David Jesudason, for being named Writer of the Year at the inaugural Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards. Jesudason was recognised for the impact he has made as a freelance writer covering issues on race. As a director of the Beer Writers’ Guild, he is helping to open doors for writers from underrepresented groups within beer, pubs, and the wider British hospitality industry. Jesudason along with The British Guild of Beer Writers and Good Beer Hunting, introd ...

Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...

Franzese was known as the ‘yuppie don’ in the 1980s after rising to the rank of caporegime in the Colombo crime family. Fortune Magazine placed him at No. 18 on its 50 Biggest Mafia Bosses list, and he gained a reputation as one of the mob’s biggest earners since Al Capone. He was portrayed by Joseph Bono in Goodfellas. Franzese became a born-again Christian during a lengthy prison sentence for racketeering, and he managed to walk away from the mafia without going into protective custody. He is ...