Michele Thomas

An interview with entrepreneur, chef and lifelong student of cuisine, Leo Marino

Stepping from Behind the Bar, to the Bar, and to Success

In this day and age, news travels about as fast as it happens—that is, faster than ever before. From the return of a long-lost grape varietal, and spirits made from saliva, here is a look at several industry news stories you may have missed in 2017.

Part 2 in a series exploring blue agave and its connection to the wide world of cocktails

From Tequila to Mezcal and everything in between, agave spirits continue to grow in popularity around the world, with sales expected to reach nearly $1 billion USD by 2021. With such growth on the global horizon, it’s time to take a closer look at agave and the exciting spirits made from this unique plant.

A good cocktail is all about balance. Pricing a cocktail is also about balance. If priced too high, customers may balk when presented with the bill and never return. If the price is too low, the business will struggle to make a profit, and may even lose money.

2017’s Edible Escape, which took place on Thursday, October 19, presented New Yorkers with a whirlwind tour of the world through food and wine. Occupying two floors of the historic Pier A Harbor House in lower Manhattan, guests had the opportunity to explore everywhere from Southeast Asia to the Catskills within the span of a few hours. Yet, if there was any place hoping to appeal to the minds and palates of New Yorkers, it was Argentina.

A look back at a conversation between women activists, journalists, and leaders at New York University.

After sending out a thoughtless press release, Summerhill has come under fire from the press and neighborhood residents.

From Passover gatherings to Easter egg hunts, brunches, and dinner parties, this Spring is going to be busy. All of that entertaining requires a ton of planning, and it’s sure to work up a thirst...

Many people only think of tequila in connection with margaritas and Cinco de Mayo (which is often thought of as Mexico’s Independence Day — but actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla). But there’s so much more to the spirit of Mexico.

Need ideas for all of those leftover eggs?

In the winter of 1992, my mother went to extraordinary lengths to protect the sanctity of the holiday.

While the study guides may help you along with characters and plot, they often miss the classic cocktails practically dripping from the pages of so many of the world’s great books. (Image: Girl Reading a Letter by Candlelight, With a Young Man Peering over Her Shoulder, by Joseph Wright of Derby. c.1760-62/Public Domain)

A profile of Brian Kulbacki, the founder, brewmaster, and all-around everything guy of the award-winning Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City.