Category Archives: What We’re Reading

MillerCoors’ Karina Diehl Highlights Best Female Founder Pitch She’s Heard

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Interesting article in RollingOut.  Read it here.

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Vaunted French Champagne House Plants Vines in England

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The United Kingdom may be quitting the European Union, but at least one delightful vestige of the marriage will be left behind. The storied Taittinger champagne house this month planted its first vines in English soil. Read more here, from … Continue reading →

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Why a Liquor License in New Jersey Sold for $1.8 Million

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Blame the state’s tight restrictions, which mean that people opening a restaurant can’t also serve alcohol beverages.  There’s a really excellent explanation of both current law in the Garden State as well as a proposal to change it – and … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Home Brewing from Woman Behind ‘Beerland’

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

An estimated 1.2 million Americans make their own beer, according to a survey by the American Homebrewers Association. It’s a crafty, often cost-effective alternative that cable network Viceland is exploring in its six-episode docuseries Beerland (premiering Thursday, 10 ET/PT), which … Continue reading →

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Sex, Love and the $1000 Breakfast Wine

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

W. Blake Gray had a $1000 bottle of wine for breakfast. He tells us all about the wine: how it was made, what it tastes like, and why it worries me about Napa Valley’s most iconic wine. But linger on … Continue reading →

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Bourbon That Tops $100 a Shot is Big Draw

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pappy Van Winkle is being featured at some New York City establishments, including a $500-a-plate dinner at a Midtown restaurant.

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