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Back when we were working on the New York City Issue of Wine Enthusiast, we started to think of it as what would happen if you threw a big wine party in the Big Apple. We asked, “Who would be there?” The team ran through a short list of New Yorkers who’d made a mark in wine or were known for their affinity or influence on it. One person who would certainly be at the center of this party is MJ Towler, podcaster and wine guy ( @blackwineguy on instagram and currently hosting the podcast Beats, Vines and Life ).  We asked Towler: If you could invite anyone to this party, who would it be? He quickly answered Mike D of the Beastie Boys. Mr. Diamond is known to be something of a collector and has written reviews of wines. That said, these days he lives in California, not Manhattan. We called his publicist and asked if he’d come to the theoretical party. You never know, right? While we were waiting for an answer, Towler started to get excited about the idea of interviewing Robert Denti...

Beyond the menu, a lot goes into creating the alluring nature of a bar. The glow of the lighting, plush booths for lounging, the artwork hanging on the walls. But one of the most popular types of decor that bars reach for are plants, adorning their shelves, walls and counters with cascading pothos or wiry spider plants to add a lush touch to their spaces.  Now, the shops many of these plants come from are transforming into bars themselves. The boutique plant store is becoming the new neighborhood watering hole, as more of them are doubling as wine and cocktail bars. Many of these concepts got their start during the pandemic, when indoor plant sales boomed. Americans spent more than $2 billion on indoor plants and accessories in 2021 compared to $1.3 billion in 2019, according to The National Gardening Association . But as owners saw other plant shops and small businesses around them shutter post-pandemic, they knew retail concepts had to evolve. “It was very obvious that just pl...

Irresistibly crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts are  simple to make, loaded with delicious flavor, and have the best crunchy texture. These pair well with almost any protein and will definitely upgrade your side dish game! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Nutrient-Rich Side: Smashed Brussels sprouts taste wonderful and are loaded with vitamins and fiber. You’ll want to make these on the regular! Simple: You only need four ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time to have a healthy snack or side dish to go with creamy Tuscan garlic chicken , grilled tri-tip , or any main dish you can think of! Delicious Flavor and Texture:  These are not only flavorful, but they also have an amazing crunchy texture. Even kids gobble these up! Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts Smashed Brussels sprouts are a spin-off the very popular and very delicious smashed potatoes recipe . They’re just as easy to make and are the perfect side dish or appetizer. I might even like these more than smash...

Packed with flavor, these easy Teriyaki Noodles are so much better than takeout! Throw these together in just 20 minutes with pantry staples for the perfect busy weeknight dinner. You can keep it vegetarian or serve it alongside your favorite protein. Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe It’s Super Flavorful:  The irresistible fusion of a savory teriyaki sauce with slurp-worthy noodles truly hits the spot. Better than Take-Out:  Forget waiting for delivery! This homemade version of teriyaki noodles is quicker to make and tastes so much better ! Great for Variety:  Change up dinner tonight with a little International cuisine! Serve this with other Asian-flavored dishes for an impressive meal everyone will love. What are Teriyaki Noodles? Teriyaki noodles are not your average bowl of noodles! Wide linguine noodles are coated in a flavorful sweet and savory teriyaki sauce for a dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! The noodles are cooked, the garlic is sautéed, an...