Pizza and Beer Pairings at Marta

Exploring the NYC restaurant's thoughtful craft beer list that enhances their thinner than thin Roman-style pies

The country’s first-ever women-only hotel, built at the turn of the 20th century, recently retook its original name—the Martha Washington—after passing through multiple owners in the last five years, and a fresh renovation. A big draw to this convenient locale, north of Madison Square Park, is the new ground-floor Italian restaurant Marta, helmed by Danny Meyer (of Shake Shack fame) and his Union Square Hospitality …

Why Indian Food Tastes Good

Ask anyone if they want to get Indian food for lunch, and you’ll probably hear a resounding “Yes.” But why is Indian cuisine so delicious? After analyzing over 17,000 recipes, researchers have found scientific evidence. The complex flavors of Indian cuisine take advantage of negative food pairing, where no two flavors share the same “flavor compounds.” So instead of adding similar seasonings to your next …

Addition Cocktail Spices

90-proof, all-natural liquids offering wild flavors for imaginative mixed drinks

With 25 different savory and spicy flavors, the range of Addition Cocktail Spices opens a new door in the world of mixed drinks. These potent liquids, clocking in at 45% ABV, contain just three ingredients: water, alcohol and the source spice. All of Addition’s spices are handcrafted in Seattle from whole spices, fresh herbs or peppers—by way of a traditional maceration technique. Addition’s founders, Matt …