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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Sip and Savor: Pairing Vodka with Food

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By Tina Karras, Founder — Tina’s Vodka

When it comes to culinary adventures, the art of pairing food and spirits can elevate the dining experience to new heights. Most people think of wine and food, but food and vodka pairing is just as refined.

With its clean and neutral taste, vodka presents an exciting canvas for gastronomic exploration, especially vodka that is GMO-free, sustainably made, and contains zero additives. From light bites to rich delicacies, contrasting flavors to refreshing zest, discovering the perfect companions for this beloved spirit will take you on a flavorful journey.
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Pink Thing Of The Day: Smirnoff Pink Lemonade Vodka Van

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I spotted this custom-painted van, proudly promoting Smirnoff’s new, limited edition Pink Lemonade Vodka, at the New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF)’s Grand Tasting. Of course, we had to investigate further.

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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Product Review: NEFT Vodka, Because You Like to Have Nice Things

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If you are like me, the many restrictions brought on by the pandemic have not dampened your desire to have nice things, or the quest to keep comfort and joy in your life as much as possible. In practice, this means that if I can’t go to a bar for cocktails, I bring the bar to me in the form of keeping my favorite spirits and mixers stocked and ready to pour. Pandemic Drinking: You Are Doing it Right. Continue reading Product Review: NEFT Vodka, Because You Like to Have Nice Things →

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Product Review: Vodka & Italian Tomato Ketchup From Spirit & Co.

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Do you like Ketchup? I sure do. Ketchup is one of my top-three favorite condiments of all time  — up there with Mayonnaise, and Trader Joe’s Green Tomatillo Chili Salsa, which is just insane — and if we are talking about Specialty Ketchups, don’t even get me started. If you can’t get your head around the thought of digging into a plate of crispy French fries without a generous side of ketchup for dipping, then let me introduce you to your new favorite thing: Vodka & Italian Tomato Ketchup from Spirit & Co. Continue reading Product Review: Vodka & Italian Tomato Ketchup From Spirit & Co. →

Arts and Culture

Favorite Art From The Affordable Art Fair, Fall 2018!

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Drums For Peace Knotted Gun By Ringo Starr ($1390) For The Non-Violence Art Project

Life is better with Art in it: it’s just a fact. Whether you are a seasoned collector, someone looking to start a collection by investing in a single piece for your home, or an art lover who just enjoys the inspiration and joy of browsing, the Affordable Art Fair is a great place to expose yourself to (and purchase) art of almost every tangible medium.

Held in a dual-floor space inside the Metropolitan Pavilion, AAFNYC gathers contemporary galleries from across the globe in the spring and fall each year for a three-day event that’s always both educational and lots of fun. This season’s fair boasted the most diverse collection of high-quality, original art that I’ve noticed for as long as I’ve been attending. Let me turn you on to some of my favorite pieces spotted at this year’s fall fair!

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