Three Exceptional NYC Bars in Unexpected Locations

Worthy food and drink adventures in lesser-wandered neighborhoods

New York City forever defies expectations. Strolling a different street on the way from work to one’s home can reveal a masked gem that’s been quietly entertaining for years. One subway stop from routine might be a perfect aesthetic match for drinking and dining. Brooklyn grabs plenty of global attention, and yet it’s just one borough in a city that extends beyond boroughs. While it’s …

Creative Combinations from Compartés Chocolate

Heritage production techniques meets contemporary flavor pairings in these sweet bars

There’s no such thing as too much chocolate. Though single origin bars are an excellent taste experience in the nuances of cocao from place to place, there’s something to be said for the inventive and unexpected. Los Angeles-based Compartés Chocolate has a 60-year history of producing exceptional handmade chocolate, but they’re not afraid to switch things up. Head chocolatier Jonathan Grahm‘s novel combination bars (and …

Three Signature Wines from Tom Gore Vineyards

Delightful drops from Alexander Valley, Sonoma produced by a second-generation farmer

Tom Gore, founder of the eponymous Tom Gore Vineyards, often refers to his wines as “farm-to-glass.” It’s a claim he can comfortably make, as he himself tends and harvests the hundreds of acres of grapes that ultimately become his wines. At the recent debut of his first-ever namesake wines (after years of managing vineyards), Gore and his wife presented three exceptionally balanced, highly enjoyable wines—and …