Food + Drink
In celebration of all things gustatory.
Best Donut Shops in NYC
Fueling the sleepless masses is an important job, and who better to take it on than the best donut shops in NYC? From the local mom and pop shops to the most extreme donut operations in the city, these connoisseurs know exactly what New Yorkers like.
What to Do When You’re the Only One Not Drinking
I hate being the only one not drinking. I hate the awkward silences and muffled whispers when you announce your sobriety for the night and people awkwardly start to shuffle away from you. I mean, you would want to distance yourself from a weirdo too right? That’s exactly how my thought process used to be... Until I actually tried being the only one not drinking.
Aaliyah WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in ProofFacts About Alcohol You Didn't Know
Many people feel they have a good grasp on the various elements of alcohol after just buying one drink, as if that somehow makes you know every aspect of the drinking world. However, while many know that alcohol makes you drunk, most people seem to know only that.
Shinji KazumaPublished 7 years ago in ProofTips from a Professional Chocolate Taster
Eating chocolate for a job may seem like the best job in the world and it is. I love doing my job, but it's not always as tasty as you may think.
David Greenwood-HaighPublished 7 years ago in FeastWeird Drinking Laws in Europe
I wrote an article awhile back on weird American drinking laws, and, while there are more than enough to fill a second list, it's time to look across the pond at Europe. Europe has a long, storied history, which stretches back to the era of Imperial Rome to Imperial Britain. A lot of Imperialism, it appears.
Miranda O'ConnerPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Cupcake Shops in LA
Boutique dessert spots are spreading like wildfire, but why waste time trying to decide which ones to visit when you can head straight to the best cupcake shops in LA instead? Each of these spots emanates a certain passion for baking, and it shines through when you take a look inside their pastry cases.
Beginner's Guide to Brewing Beer
Many of us have wondered what it would be like to brew some beer, but very few of us ever have the confidence to start. The idea may birth itself in our minds, but we'll just shrug and go "Well, I don't know how to start, so maybe I ought to just give up now and do something else, like drink beer."
Paul BarkerPublished 7 years ago in ProofChocolate Bloom Explained
What’s that coating of white stuff on my Chocolate? This is a question I get asked a lot when I am leading a chocolate team-building workshop or tasting session.
David Greenwood-HaighPublished 7 years ago in Feast