Food & Drink
The internet, in many ways, can be a miserable place. But every once in a while, you stumble upon someone who feels real. No gimmicks, no facade, no forcing, no fairytales—just real. That such person for me (and her nearly 100,000 Instagram followers) is Alex Hill, otherwise known as Just Add Hot Sauce. Alex and I […]
Talk about being at the right place at the wrong time! Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood are going viral after capturing a shocking moment on camera. While the couple was filming their food at Cuvee’s Culinary Creations in Houston, a car suddenly crashed through the restaurant window. Fortunately, everyone inside survived the unexpected accident. The […]
During August, we’re keeping the spotlight on Black Business Month as we celebrate the culture, the flavor, and the excellence by showcasing some of the South’s Black-owned restaurants you have to try before you die. We started in Houston, went to Dallas, and now we’re taking this food tour to its next stop. From beautifully […]
This year's Black Owned Wine and Spirits Festival (BOWSFest) will take place on Oct. 4 at the Hamilton Hotel.
National Rum Day will take place this Saturday (August 16), and as we’re known to do here at Spirit.Ed, we’ve got some cocktails and bottles worth crafting at home and adding to your bar carts. We’re putting a focus on rum-based sips and premium bottles made strictly for sipping as we explore this versatile and […]
The new poll from Gallup drinking is down to just 54 percent, the lowest that's been reported by one percentage point in 90 years.
Meet the Black foodie influencers—reviewers, storytellers, chefs—who serve flavor and culture on social media. Follow their journeys now.
During August, we continue highlighting Black Business Month as we’re celebrating the culture, the flavor, and the excellence by spotlighting some of the South’s most iconic Black-owned restaurants. Whether it’s BBQ that’ll change your life, catfish that tastes like Sunday, or upscale dining with soul, these spots are must-haves. We started in Houston, now we’re […]
Every now and then pop culture throws us a moment that’s random, hilarious, and unexpectedly nostalgic. That’s exactly what happened when Ciara casually admitted she had no idea what a 4 Loko or Lime A Rita was on Houston’s very own Pour Minds Podcast. Yes—CiCi, our Crunk N’ B princess, wasn’t familiar with the drinks […]
Today, we had the opportunity to meet the incredible Giselle Hauser, the powerhouse behind Güzel Cakes. She shared her inspiring journey of how she transitioned from a career in the oil and gas industry to building one of the most beloved cake brands in Houston. After being laid off, Giselle turned a tough moment into […]
Whataburger and Dr Pepper have teamed up to release a limited-time-only drink, the Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake, combining Whataburger’s Vanilla Shake base with Dr Pepper and blackberry flavor. The popular collaboration is back by popular demand and will be available from August 5 until supplies last. Dr Pepper fans can also enjoy the new Dr […]
Discover 20 Black celebrities excelling in the kitchen, from cookbook authors to restaurateurs, blending stardom with culinary skills.