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The Harder They Come
Palm Beach Sheds the Emperor's New Clothes Sometimes, the sound of a bubble bursting can be as elusive as the echo of one hand clapping; at other moments, the volume is deafening. This week, the Michelin Guide announced its long-awaited ratings for restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach
A Glass of Madeira, My Dear
Americans tend to regard Madeira as the drink of maiden aunts and dissipated members of the British upper class. This is a shame, since they can be some of the world’s most glorious wines—delightful to sip on their own, and incredibly versatile with food. Produced on the Atlantic
Pimm's Cup: The Rites of Spring
Pimm’s Cup is proof that premixed cocktails just won’t go away, even though no one admits to drinking them. They were rarely stylish in America, since they conjured up images of brown bags, bums, and convenience store parking lots; in this age of designer libations, they seem to
The Neo-Prohibitionist Movement: A Contrary View
So much has been written on Substack about the current neo-prohibitionist movement that it hardly seems necessary to add more—until you realize certain key points have been ignored or overlooked. The U.S. Surgeon General would like to place health warnings on beverage bottles that contain alcohol. According to