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Food & Drink

Exploring culinary trends, recipes, and the art of fine dining and beverages.

A Food to Live Organic SuperGreens Mix container with a biohazard symbol, symbolizing Salmonella contamination fears in a sterile lab environment.
Food & Drink

Food to Live Recalls Green Powder Over Salmonella Contamination Fears

A sample of Food to Live's Organic SuperGreens Mix, a product marketed for health, tested positive for Salmonella, triggering a recall of nine varieties in 2026.

Camila Roque· Aug 9· 3 min read
An ancient French castle in Burgundy surrounded by vineyards, with people enjoying a gourmet picnic and wine tasting during a culinary tour.

Smithsonian Launches New Burgundy Culinary Tours for Food Lovers

Camila Roque · Jul 7
Split image: one side shows a bright, modern restaurant interior, the other a cozy cafe with a closing sign, symbolizing Columbus's evolving food and drink landscape.

Columbus businesses craft unique food and drink experiences

Camila Roque · Apr 18
A lively scene inside a restaurant during McLean's inaugural Restaurant Week, showing diverse diners enjoying various gourmet dishes and drinks, with warm lighting creating an inviting atmosphere.

McLean Hosts Inaugural Restaurant Week, Spotlighting Local Eateries

Camila Roque · Apr 10
A picturesque small American city street at dusk, with people dining outdoors at various restaurants, string lights illuminating the vibrant culinary scene and historic buildings.

New List Reveals Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink

Camila Roque · Apr 9
Rory McIlroy, in a suit, toasting at the Masters Champions Dinner table, surrounded by golf legends, with elegant Northern Irish dishes.

Rory McIlroy Hosts Masters Champions Dinner Amid Stable Concession Prices

Rory McIlroy hosted the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner, serving a menu inspired by his Northern Irish heritage. Meanwhile, Augusta National continues its tradition of famously low concession prices, with pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches remaining at $1.50.

Camila Roque· Apr 7· 6 min
A diverse array of gourmet food and drink options displayed at a modern sports stadium concourse, with fans enjoying the elevated culinary experience during a game.

Sports Venues Unveil New Food and Drink Menus for 2026 Season

Major sports venues are rolling out new and innovative food and drink menus for the 2026 season, featuring gourmet collaborations and subtle price adjustments. This shift transforms a day at the ballpark or golf course into a more complex and satisfying gastronomic event.

Camila Roque· Apr 7· 5 min