The Culinary Scoop

Treat yourself to the newest, limited-edition flavor that really takes the cake!

n celebration of National Liqueur Day, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur is rolling out the red carpet for Baileys Red Velvet, a limited-edition offering created in collaboration with the cupcake queens themselves, Georgetown Cupcake founders and sisters Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne. Baileys Red Velvet features the iconic flavor of the shop’s number one selling cupcake for a treat straight out of the bakeshop.

With aromas of freshly baked red velvet cupcakes, sweet cream, and buttery icing, Baileys Red Velvet tastes like fresh chocolate cake, topped with a dollop of cream cheese frosting and just a hint of cocoa powder. On the finish, the rich chocolate and creamy icing flavors combine to create a delectably indulgent liqueur that dreams are made of.

To celebrate the limited-edition offering, Georgetown Cupcake will also be serving up non-alcoholic Baileys Red Velvet cupcakes infused with the flavor of Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur at all their locations nationwide as well as online throughout November and December.

Healthy snack alternative will be available in two different flavors in over 100,000 locations across the country.

Announced a design contest for the latest addition.

Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack of Hip Hop,” in partnership with Atlanta-based vegan burger restaurant Slutty Vegan, announce their first all-vegan potato chip set to release in over 100,000 stores across the country this December. The highly anticipated collaboration will boast two brand new, delicious potato chip flavors to be announced, inspired by Slutty Vegan’s health conscious yet savory menu. Both brand names, founded by African-American entrepreneurs, are enthusiastic about the launch of this vegan potato chip line as it aims to spread awareness around healthier lifestyle choices to a culturally diverse community who may experience less access to vegan options otherwise.

The Rap Snacks brand isn’t novice when it comes to successful expansions and collaborations – already available in over 4,000 Walmart locations nationwide and a string of independently owned supermarkets and corner-stores.

The epic culinary extravaganza will take place at the iconic Delano South Beach as the Art Deco crown jewel kicks off its 25thAnniversary celebration and launch of global distribution with LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive at sbe properties

The third Taste of sbe Miami 2019 is set to take place on Friday, November 8^th beginning at 8 p.m. with gastronomic experiences and bars staged throughout the property and an exclusive performance by Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter, humanitarian and philanthropist John Legend, along with culinary collaborators Dario Cecchini, Martin Heierling, Katsuya Uechi, Nate Appleman, Jose Icardi and Thomas Greise. The event will pair delicious food and beverage offerings with exciting entertainment at one of South Beach’s most storied properties. This occasion also marks the launch of the sbe x LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive, partnership, with all sbe owned and managed global properties set to carry LVE Wines.

Grab the forks and we’ll pop the corks! Join Zuri Wine Tasting for our Meet the Maker Dinner Party series featuring wines made by African Americans, Women and Latinos. 

Zuri Wine Tasting is partnering with Post and Beams to create a delicious 4- course dinner and wine pairing experience.

The evening starts with live music and a sparkling wine reception. Each wine dinner is hosted by unique winemakers of color. The food and wine pairing are beautifully curated by Post and Beam’s Chef John Cleveland and owner of Zuri Wine Tasting Tuanni Price.

This is your chance to meet amazing winemakers and enjoy a delicious four-course meal. The experience includes dinner, wine pairing and live music. Featured wine brands: Moreno Wines, Flo Wines by Marcus Johnson, Charles Wine Co., Wachira Wines and P. Harrell Wines.

For tickets to the following dinners, click here.

Saturday, October 12 P. Harrell Wines
Saturday, November 23 Charles Wine Co.
Saturday, December 7 Washire Wines

Philadelphia Vegan Restaurant Week returns for the third time, this Fall, October 13-19 with over thirty participating restaurants, including newcomers Kings & Queens Liberian Cuisine, Ka’Moon Egyptian Cuisine, Unit Su Vege, Green Soul, and LUHV Vegan Deli.

Special events are scheduled throughout the week, including a bake sale at Tattooed Mom on Monday, October 14, a special take out night at Miss Rachel’s Pantry on Tuesday, October 15 and a Vegan Foodcourt Event on Thursday, October 17 at the Rotunda, which will feature several vegan caterers with a focus on black-owned businesses including I Heart Chef NY/Soul of NY LLC, Night Owl Vegan/NaturallySweet Desserts, Nourishing Our Mind – NOM, and Unsoul Food by Meet the Docketts. Admission is free for all events.

Common Bond Teams Up with Susan G. Komen Houston to end the fight against breast cancer

Common Bond Café & Bakery has launched a month long partnership with Susan G. Komen^® Houston for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, working with them on their mission to save lives by investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

We’re honored to be able to support this community in whatever way we can,” says George Joseph, Owner of the bistro and bakery locations. “These women and their families are fighters, and in whatever way we can raise awareness for the cause and contribute to the fight against breast cancer, we will do it. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Susan G. Komen^® Houston in the future.”

USA Ranks #2 in Attendance

The first major wine trade event in the French capital is a must-visit three-day business affair. The number of participating winegrowers, co-operatives and negotiants is on the rise, following the inaugural event in February 2019. French wine regions will be joined by international exhibitors including South Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Croatia, Spain, Italy, Lebanon and Portugal.

In 2019, Wine Paris attracted 42% new visitors compared to the previous Vinisud and VinoVision Paris events. To date, 1,950 exhibitors have signed up to attend, including 300 newcomers, already exceeding expectations.