Every year we gather in Aspen with some of the greatest chefs and beverage experts in the world. After a weekend of wine tastings, chef demos, sampling delicious bites, and engaging in conversation, we come away with so many tips to use in our own kitchens. Read on to see just a few of the things we learned about cooking, wine, and spirits at this year's Food & Wine Classic.
These bottles are easy to drink, affordable, and perfect for this time of year. Just because it’s spring doesn’t mean that you should only drink white and rosé wines. There are plenty of chillable red wines that are every bit as refreshing with the additional benefit of opening up a whole new world …
Grill like a pro this summer with these chef-approved tips. James Beard Award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet is no stranger to grilling. His restaurant, Kann in Portland, Oregon, which was named the Best New Restaurant in 2023 by the James Beard Foundation, has an entire menu section dedicated to …
Three acclaimed bar professionals share their secrets on how to find the perfect pairing. Whether you want to start the day off with a kick or keep the party going from the night before, it doesn't feel like brunch without a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or other morning-appropriate drink in hand. But beyond …
Come celebrate the 41st Food & Wine Classic in Aspen with us! In 1983, a group of local entrepreneurs banded together to kick off the Aspen/Snowmass International Wine Classic, aiming to enliven the sluggish shoulder season with a blast of epicurean excitement. More than 300 food and wine devotees, …
Versatile and food-friendly, pop the bubbly for any occasion. Sparkling wine is far more versatile and food-friendly than conventional pairing wisdom lets on. Have you ever had a blanc de blanc Champagne with crispy fried chicken, washed down Italian mortadella with a frosty glass of Prosecco, or …
At his seminar “Tagliatelle Temptation” at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Evan Funke shares his passion for making pasta by hand. Flour, eggs, and devotion. For centuries, pasta has been at the heart of Italian cuisine, from agnolotti to spaghetti. Nowhere is this more true than in Bologna where …
It’s only a matter of time before a California Chardonnay label reads aged in oak and the rumbling sounds of the 101. Pair with sea urchin and punk rock. After 20 years in the wine trade I’ve heard my fair share of sales propaganda. The idea that playing Johann Sebastian Bach or Johannes Brahms to …
Turns out the judges don't really care about sob stories after all. Do you ever wonder what it’s really like to compete in a televised cooking competition? Do the chef-contestants actually get more time to cook than it appears? Do the producers tell the judges who should be eliminated and who should …
If you’re looking for your next party game, try hosting a mystery wine tasting. The format of a label-free wine tasting is easy to organize, breaks the ice with strangers, turns friends into competitors, and ensures everyone wins. You’ll spend time together drinking wine, after all. As a longtime …
Tyler Florence shares his tips on taking your backyard cooking game to the next level with accessible tools and an adventurous spirit. The underlying spirit of backyard gatherings is casual cooking. It's cracking open a crisp, cold beer and firing up a grill, preferably while wearing flip-flops. But …
Burgundy's iconic wines have become tougher to source as their popularity and demand soar. Here's why they still deserve your attention. The wines of Burgundy are some of the most highly regarded and expensive wines in the world. The historic wine region is not only considered the birthplace of …
Executive wine editor Ray Isle weighs in on the best of organic, biodynamic, and regeneratively farmed wine. There's no question that grape growers and winemakers — and wine lovers, for that matter — lean toward concern for the environment. Sustainable viticulture, despite the fuzzy nature of that …
Nick Cho, known on social media as 'Your Korean Dad,' is a respected third-wave coffee connoisseur. If you spend much time on social media, you might be familiar with the popular Your Korean Dad videos made by Nick Cho. Unbeknownst to most who encounter his videos, Cho has been one of the most …
Here’s a sneak peek into the sweet secrets of caramel making from two Gramercy Tavern greats at the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Homemade caramel can make people nervous. One moment you have a buttery and decadent drizzle for ice cream sundaes or even a savory sauce, and the next minute, a …
When in doubt, go for something bold. Everyone knows to pair beer with Indian food — but cocktails are what raises the game. However, you can’t just go pairing any mixed drink with dishes that are as nuanced as the biryanis, curries, and tandooris India puts forth. So, here to help is Maneet Chauhan …
You can't start an Ethiopian meal without berbere and injera. Marcus Samuelsson and Fariyal Abdullahi are connected by their Ethiopian heritage. While Samuelsson was adopted by a family in Sweden, Abdullahi was born and raised in Ethiopia through the age of 17. At the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in …
Here's how the bestselling beer in the world became so underappreciated. On a tour of eight essential styles of beer, Anne Becerra — the first female certified cicerone in New York City — begins with Pilsner. She reminds attendees at the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen that beer is even older than …
Chef Claudette Zepeda puts the misconception to bed. There are two misconceptions you can let go of, thanks to chef Claudette Zepeda: that beans will make you gassy and that Mexican food is spicy just to be spicy. “We are very aware of how herbs work in food,” the chef says while demonstrating her …
Room temperature is relative. It’s often said that red wine should be served at room temperature. But the fact of the matter is that the very definition of “room temperature” is relative. The ideal temperature range for red wine hovers between 52–55°F — but homes are often warmer than that. Much …
A certified cicerone explains why her favorite saison should be on every beer menu. In restaurants, family meal is not prepared for guests or offered on the menu. It’s what the staff makes, often riffing freely on the recipes. This freedom to experiment applies to saison beer, the farmhouse ale that …
The DOCG with a black rooster trademark is celebrating 100 years of greatness. There’s a difference between Chianti and Chianti Classico, the Tuscan DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, or Denomination of Controlled Origin and Guaranteed) celebrating 100 years as an appellation. …
It's an easy way to add both acidity and sweetness to a dish. There are more ways than one to add complexity and nuance to food — like using umami-forward ingredients such as kombu and incorporating citrus or vinegar to add a touch of brightness and acidity. But one of the most underrated techniques …
