From ZA to NY, Brooklyn Biltong

South African-style beef jerky cured in the open air

Dried meats are a staple in many diets around the world. From smoked jerky, the trusty American gas station fare, to South America’s dried llama and alpaca snack Ch’arki, what was historically born out of a lack of refrigeration for meats is now a beloved snack. As any South African will attest, the natural snack food of the rainbow nation is biltong—a dried meat that …

The Flowing Bowl and Other Vintage Cocktail Books

Four exceptional reprints that showcase how we used to imbibe

Currently, there is a classic cocktail revival occurring; bartenders are once again revered as artists and flavors become the palette for one’s palate. But what are these classic cocktails being revived? Where do their roots begin? How did those before us knock them back? Turns out, there are a few books out there with the answers. Between 1862 and the 1930s, the world looked to …

Mirabeau en Provence’s Vibrant Rosé

Two crisp, refreshing options from the French winery

Rosé consumption has reached a fever pitch—and rightfully so, as there’s a beautiful ease to its modern elegance and a gentleness in the way it complements many meals. But with the surge in demand, there’s now a market flooded with options, and selecting the right one can become a bewildering process. Thankfully there is Mirabeau Wine—now debuting in the US—and its two stunning rosé options: …