Tom Colicchio Is Closing His Legendary N.Y.C. Restaurant Craft After 25 Years
Chef Tom Colicchio announced on Instagram that Craft, his flagship New York restaurant, will close on June 27, ending a 25‑year run that reshaped American fine dining. The Flatiron‑district venue was celebrated for pioneering farm‑to‑table, New American cuisine and earned a spot among the Greatest Restaurants of the 21st Century. Colicchio cited soaring lease costs—up to $60,000 a month—and rising expenses for food, labor, utilities, and insurance as the primary reasons for the shutdown. The closure mirrors similar recent exits, such as Loring Place, highlighting mounting financial pressures on upscale, ingredient‑focused eateries.
The World’s Newest Michelin 3-Star Restaurant Had to Save Itself From the Brink of Bankruptcy
Michelin awarded its third star to Kadeau Copenhagen in the 2026 Nordic guide, marking the restaurant’s ascent to the pinnacle of global gastronomy. Chef Nicolai Nørregaard, a self‑taught native of Bornholm, infuses the menu with island‑derived ingredients and a heritage...
Don Q Dropped a Pair of Bourbon Barrel-Aged Rums That Are Perfect For Whiskey Fans
Destilería Serrallés, the historic Puerto Rican rum maker behind Don Q, unveiled two new bourbon‑barrel‑aged rums—Don Q Reserva and Reserva Especial. Reserva is a blend aged at least five years in ex‑bourbon barrels, while Reserva Especial sees seven‑to‑ten years of aging, delivering richer dried‑fruit and...
Brown-Forman Has Rejected Sazerac’s $15 Billion Takeover Bid: Report
Brown‑Forman has turned down Sazerac’s roughly $15 billion acquisition proposal, which valued the whiskey maker at $32 per share. The rejection follows Pernod Ricard’s withdrawal, leaving Brown‑Forman without a suitor for now. Sazerac, a private family‑owned group, would have combined its extensive...
Kentucky Distillery New Riff Just Dropped an Outstanding New American Single Malt Whiskey
New Riff has released its 2026 edition of American Single Malt Whiskey, a 111.7‑proof spirit crafted from six distinct barley varietals and aged at least seven years in five different cask types. The blend incorporates rare grains such as Belgian...
Why Fine Wine Is Luring Investors
Fine wine is emerging as a credible alternative asset, with collectors like Alex Montague and investors such as Henrik Eriksen turning to regions like Burgundy, Champagne, and Bordeaux for long‑term gains. Platforms such as Winecap provide managed accounts, in‑bond storage,...
Omakase Is Taking Over London’s Mayfair Neighborhood. Here Are the Hottest Seats in Town.
London’s Mayfair is witnessing a rapid rise in high‑end omakase, with three Japanese chefs establishing ultra‑intimate counters. Masayoshi Takayama opened Tobi Masa at The Chancery Rosewood, offering a $350 seven‑seat experience that blends relaxed elegance with Michelin‑star pedigree. Endo Kazutoshi’s $330...
Four Roses Just Dropped a Mother’s Day-Themed High-Proof Bourbon
Four Roses unveiled a Mother’s Day Private Barrel Selection, a 14‑year‑old bourbon bottled at 115.78 proof and priced at $139. The release uses the OBSQ recipe—a high‑rye mashbill paired with Q yeast—to deliver floral and fruity notes. Availability is limited to...
Diageo Just Released Its Oldest Single Malt Yet, a 55-Year-Old Whisky From a Ghost Distillery
Diageo has launched the Rare Series, a collection of five ultra‑aged single malts, highlighted by Glenury Royal 1970—a 55‑year‑old whisky from a distillery that closed in 1985. Only 21 bottles are available, each priced at $6,350 and bottled at a...
Plymouth Just Dropped a New Honey-Flavored Gin and Cocktail Kit
Plymouth Gin, a historic brand owned by Pernod Ricard, has launched Plymouth Honey, a honey‑flavored London dry gin, in the United States. The expression, first released in the U.K. in 2023, uses the classic Plymouth base with natural honey flavor and...
One of America’s Best Craft Distilleries Dropped a Trio of Its Oldest Whiskeys Yet
Hard Truth Distilling Co., a decade‑old craft operation in Indiana, launched three seven‑year‑old whiskeys—a straight bourbon, a wheated bourbon, and a rye—each bottled at high proof. The releases showcase the distillery’s sweet‑mash fermentation, a departure from the industry‑standard sour mash....
One of Tokyo’s Best Pizza Spots Is Making Its U.S. Debut in New York City
Pizza Studio Tamaki, a celebrated Tokyo pizzeria, opens its first permanent U.S. location in New York City’s East Village on May 5, 2026. Founder and chef Tsubasa Tamaki, a disciple of Japanese Neapolitan pizza pioneers, brings a dough that ferments for...
Jack Daniel’s New McLaren F1 Collab Is a $600 Whiskey That Clocks in at Nearly 120 Proof
Jack Daniel’s has launched Halo MK1, a limited‑edition Tennessee whiskey created with its Formula 1 partner McLaren Racing. The 58.7% ABV spirit is bottled at 117.4 proof and priced at $600, making it the brand’s most premium release to date. It is...
How Woodford Reserve Became the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby
Woodford Reserve secured the title of official Kentucky Derby bourbon in 1999 after the race’s organizers approached Brown‑Forman, the parent company. The partnership was designed to rejuvenate both bourbon and horse racing among younger consumers, leveraging a 20‑year mint‑julep program...
‘Top Chef’ Champ Buddha Lo Is Leading an Exclusive Cooking Class in New Orleans
Two‑time Top Chef champion Buddha Lo is headlining a hands‑on cooking class at Robb Report’s Culinary Masters in New Orleans from May 7‑9. He will reimagine the classic English breakfast with New Orleans flavors, featuring shrimp po‑boy toast with caviar, andouille‑infused eggs,...