Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

The aromatic, full-bodied Japanese whisky is available worldwide

If you live in the States, you’d be hard pressed to find Nikka Whisky From The Barrel. Although the Japanese whiskey brand has six other expressions in the American market (all worth exploring), this particular blend hasn’t made its way to bars and liquor stores yet—though you can get it online for shipment globally. We crossed its path at Cape Town, South Africa’s Kyoto Garden …

The Message is Medium Rare

A keen burger blog tackling culinary reviews with an expert eye for design

A wise man once said “not all burgers are created equal.” They come in all shapes and sizes, with and without adornments, but at the end of the day, the only way to really know a burger is to meet it with your mouth and mind. Blending an intellectual and gastronomic approach to finding the best burgers in the Bay Area, two designers have created …

Isa e Vane

The new Milan cafe focuses on home-style cooking, quality produce and gluten-free treats

After years of being the go-to caterers in Milan, Isabella Coppini and Vanessa Pellizza Tricarico are familiar faces among the city’s foodies. The pair and their delicious food can now be found at Isa e Vane, a cafe and deli they recently opened together. “I launched the catering company by myself in 2006,” Isabella tells CH, “And Vanessa was my employee, but she was so …