Food & Drink

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts has kicked off the fourth edition of its Star Chef Gourmet Tour across Greater China, and this year's opening chapter puts a single, humble ingredient in the spotlight: rice. Culinary teams from nearly 50 hotels are taking part in a three-part series — Origin, Authenticity and Craft — designed for travelers and food lovers who want their hotel stays to double as cultural discovery. The first chapter, Journey of Origin, launched at Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Science City, where chefs from across East and South China built an entire tasting menu around rice's role in Chinese cuisine. For anyone who books a stay expecting room service and little else, it's a reminder that hotel dining has quietly become one of the more interesting reasons to choose where you sleep.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 12, 2026 – While the world often sees Ukraine through the lens of geopolitics, a much older story is currently unfolding in the craft spirits market: the survival of Vyshnivka. This traditional cherry liqueur, which once defined the hospitality of Ukrainian noble estates, is making a definitive comeback through the relaunch of Wild Cherry. After being forced into a hiatus by both a global pandemic and the outbreak of full-scale war, the brand is now restarting its production to bring a taste of Eastern European history to the United States.

In the glass, the liqueur carries a deep, ruby-red tone with a dense aroma of preserved fruit, leaning into the sharp tartness of real sour cherries rather than syrupy sweetness. For the modern consumer, it offers a profile far removed from artificial schnapps, representing a nation’s refusal to let its culinary heritage disappear.
 

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 12, 2026 – If you’ve ever wanted the glamorous “trade fair tasting” vibe without needing an industry badge, Falstaff is offering exactly that with its Big Bottle Party 2026 in Düsseldorf. The event takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf, combining a premium tasting session with a full party night—complete with large-format bottles, food pairings, and the rare chance to meet winemakers face-to-face. It’s timed perfectly: the night before ProWein returns to Düsseldorf (March 15–17), so private visitors get a little touch of the world’s leading wine and spirits fair in a setting made for enjoying, not networking.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 3, 2026 – If your idea of happiness is a dessert table that makes people stop mid-sentence, Chrisanthidis Delights is aiming straight at your sweet spot at ISM 2026. The brand is showcasing a comfort-forward lineup in Cologne (Hall 11.2, Stand G40), built around the kinds of treats you actually want in real life: creamy spoon desserts, bakery-style cakes, and crisp, syrupy phyllo favorites. It’s the kind of selection that matters to home hosts, busy parents, and anyone who wants a reliable “wow” moment without playing pastry chef all weekend.

What’s New At ISM 2026

Chrisanthidis Delights is bringing a wide range of desserts to the show floor, leaning into the big emotions desserts can deliver: nostalgia, celebration, comfort, and a little luxury. The lineup is designed to fit different moods and moments, from an easy after-dinner slice to a full-on party spread.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 27, 2025 – Taco Bell’s fan-favorite Quesarito is back on menus nationwide for a limited time, pairing holiday cravings with a long-running sports-internet moment starring NBA MVP Nikola Jokić.

A Comeback Built by Fan Demand

If you’ve ever missed an old menu favorite like it was a seasonal tradition, Taco Bell is clearly betting you’re not alone. The brand says the Quesarito officially returned starting December 18, bringing back a menu item that has inspired petitions, tributes, and years of “please bring it back” energy. It’s the kind of comeback that hits differently in the holidays, when comfort food becomes part of the mood.

Taco Bell also leans into the idea that this return is a “gift” to fans—especially those who remember how the Quesarito became bigger than a single limited-time item. The message is simple: people asked, loudly and repeatedly, and now it’s here again.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – If your holiday hosting routine feels a little too predictable, Saratoga® Spring Water and two-time “Top Chef” winner Buddha Lo are here to shake things up. Inspired by the latest Saratoga® Supper Club – a one-night speakeasy hidden behind a convenience store cooler, bathed in Saratoga® Signature Blue – they’re inviting home hosts to mix the familiar with the delightfully unexpected this season.

A speakeasy supper club you can steal ideas from

For the Saratoga® Supper Club, Chef Buddha Lo transformed an everyday convenience store into a secret world of color, texture and refined bites, anchored visually by Saratoga’s striking blue bottles. It was all about playing with expectations: guests walked in thinking “grab-and-go” and ended up in something that felt like a modern speakeasy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – National Cookie Day is getting a seriously indulgent upgrade this year as Dirty Dough, the gourmet stuffed-cookie brand under Craveworthy Brands, launches its biggest giveaway ever. From December 4 through December 31, 2025, every qualifying purchase made by members of the Dirty Dough Rewards Program becomes a golden ticket for the chance to win free treats for life – plus plenty of extra cookie-love along the way.

Free “Dirty Dough for Life”: how the headline prize works

At the heart of the campaign is one ultra-sweet grand prize: “Dirty Dough for Life.” One lucky winner will receive one free treat per week for up to 20 years, credited directly to their Dirty Dough app account and redeemable within a seven-day window each week.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 2, 2025 – College football fans are getting more than just a great bowl game this December – they’re getting a full-on Pop-Tarts® spectacle, complete with six over-the-top Edible Mascots, a brand-new buff Protein Pop-Tart and a live Mascot Cam streaming all the sideline chaos. The 2025 Pop-Tarts™ Bowl, proudly nicknamed “The People’s National Championship,” is turning game day into snackable theater where the winning team literally eats the mascot.

Edible mascots turn game day into snackable theater

At the heart of the fun are two Pop-Tarts Edible Mascot squads: Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls. Each team is built around fan-favorite flavors that snack lovers already know from their breakfast plates and late-night cravings. Now, those flavors are suiting up for a once-in-a-lifetime appearance on the field.

Team Sprinkles brings three all-new Edible Mascots to the Pop-Tarts Bowl stage:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – Hamburg’s harbor just got a new splash of color: the first-ever Krombacher Spezi-branded event ship has taken to the Elbe, turning heads between the Elbphilharmonie, the Reeperbahn, and St. Michael’s Church. With its vibrant design and upbeat energy, it’s an unmistakable symbol of refreshment and individuality.

In collaboration with the long-established Kapitän Prüsse shipping company, known since 1973 for authentic harbor cruises, Krombacher Spezi brings its latest campaign — “Feier Dein Speziell” (“Celebrate Your Special Side”) — to one of northern Germany’s most iconic spots. The result is a feel-good combination of nostalgia, lifestyle, and a cult beverage that’s ready to make waves.

A ship that radiates good vibes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2025 – Stohos Foods is rolling into Anuga 2025 with a craveable line-up that reads like your favorite fast-casual menu—think golden fried chicken, juicy burgers, meze snacks, bakery treats, and a full Greek street-food program. It’s a showcase built for real life: easy comfort food for busy weeks, shareable bites for game night, and sweet finishes when you want a little celebration at home.

What’s cooking at the stand
Stohos is presenting a family of ranges that cover everyday meals and party spreads: Fried Chicken, Greek Street Food (Gyros), Burger’s Power House, Chick o’ Bucket chicken buckets, Bakery, and more. That breadth means you can plan a whole evening—from meze starters to a sweet dessert—without mixing brands or flavor profiles. For visitors, it’s an ideal one-stop taste tour through modern comfort food with a Greek twist.