Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky

Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky  –  By Alex Park The word “Usquaebach” – pronounced “oos-ke-bah”- is Gaelic for “the water of life.” You’re probably more familiar with the term “whisky” which was derived from Usquaebach after the term was shortened to “Usquae” (“oos-ke”). Eventually, the Usquaebach brand was born in 1877 and purchased by Twelve…

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Plated to Perfection

By Megan Plevy Every meal has a story – and each one starts with precision and passion. Imagine a bite-sized Asian tuna tartare and avocado mousse, perfectly placed atop a potato crisp while overlooking a digital night sky at Lightbox, an immersive, interactive arts space in Hell’s Kitchen. Or an indulgent classic roast chicken, served…

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