Dixie Elixirs’ Cannabis Edibles

We peek into one of the preeminent labs creating delicious legal marijuana treats

For a long time, ingesting cannabis usually meant indulging in a pot brownie. But the realm of edibles has gone chic and quasi-mainstream thanks to brands like Dixie Elixirs. Combining a foundation in the medical world with a firm footing in scientific innovation (their head of science Shellene Suemori has worked for NASA) with fresh, sophisticated branding, the Denver-based brand bills itself as “the future” …

Six Cocktails for Great Whiskey

Masterful mixed drinks worthy of the finest brown liquors from around the globe

The extensive, alluring worlds of whiskey, Scotch and bourbon can feel daunting to novice drinkers—especially when there’s an expectation to drink it neat or with a bit of water. For an easier entry point into one of the most nuanced areas of the spirits market, there really are great cocktails for superior whiskey. A lot of interesting options have crossed our path of late, and …

Mercato Centrale, Florence

From tripe sandwiches and pizza to €3,000 truffles, this recently expanded Italian food hall has something for any culinary enthusiast

by Ananda Pellerin When visitors walk through the sliding doors into Florence’s Mercato Centrale they are immediately hit by the earthy smell of truffles. The intoxicating scent is emanating from the Savini Tartufi counter, where they have (among other things) a giant white truffle at the “special price” of €3,000. Wandering a little deeper, the sights, sounds and delicious aromas of the newly constructed food …