One of the few activities that is both a fun and easy way for you (and those within your bubble) to enjoy an afternoon outside (while being safe!) is a […]
From Divisiveness Comes Togetherness
Remember what it was like to read the day’s headlines without experiencing a surge of shock, shame or rage? Me neither. It must have been so … inspiring. That sense […]
The Foodie Turned Food Marketer
I knew I was what one would call a “foodie” from a young age. I ate everything that was put in front of me, and looked for creative dishes to […]
Tips From a Former Editor on How To Be a Better PR Pro
My previous job as associate editor of Wine Enthusiast magazine provided integral perspective for my career at Padilla. Sure, working for a wine, spirits and lifestyle magazine helped hone my […]
Staying Sane in the Events and Booze Business
Let’s face it, most of us who work in food and wine do so because we love eating and drinking first and actually working second. I can’t imagine working around […]
So You Think You’re Unique. So What?
I feel like I’m repeating myself. Over and over again. But the same issues and challenges keep popping up like my niece’s annoying jack-in-the-box. Almost two years ago to the […]
How Brands Are Mixing New Cocktail Trends into their Campaigns
Whether you’re a man-bunned mixologist in-the-know, a marketer of luxury spirits or a cocktail-loving consumer, 2017 is a year to cheers to with interesting trends on the horizon. Especially when […]
How the Media Influences What We Eat, Drink and Crave
Recently, the New York chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier hosted The Next Big Bite, a discussion at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), which explored how the media is shaping […]
Food in Times of Crisis
People love talking about, tweeting, instagramming and pinning food. In fact, when this post was written, there were 176,340,729 posts on Instagram tagged with #food – and that number will […]
Wine for Everyone!
Here we are at the end of the year, and 2016 is knocking on our door. Everyone has their mind on the holidays and enjoying festivities with friends & family. […]