The birth of Italian coffee culture Surprisingly, coffee did not immediately become popular in Italy. It was first brought to Venice from Istanbul in the 16th century and received an extremely negative response from the church. It was considered a devilish invention for several reasons. The priests were confused by the origin of the drink from Muslim countries, as well as the powerful stimulating effect that it has on the human body. All of this was seen as evidence of Satan’s tricks. Only after Pope Clement VIII tried and approved the magic drink, coffee in Italy began to gain incredible popularity. In 1640, the first coffee shop was opened in Venice (now it is called Florian), and by 1768 there were already 218. For comparison, in England the first such establishment appeared in 1652, and in Vienna only in 1683 …

Tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin’
And it sounds just like a song…

It’s hard to explain, but in order to sleep at night, I need to believe that Adam Sandler is a nice person. He just has to be. Surely the man who gave us the Hanukkah song and Billy Madison and The Wedding Singer, not to mention his more highbrow turns in Punch Drunk Love, Uncut Gems and The Meyerowitz Stories, is a cut above his fellow Hollywood multimillionaires. Surely a man known for playing lovable losers and wearing basketball shorts to premieres sees through the bullshit.

Benguela Cove Estate, located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in the Walker Bay region, has won a Top 12 Champion award for its Estate Syrah 2018. The event is organised by Shiraz SA, the largest cultivar organisation in South Africa with over 230 members. 

Enjoying Brampton wine wouldn’t be the same without the legendary studio playlist, and for that reason we’ve curated all our favourite studio jams in one cool location for you to enjoy at home, in a queue and well, anywhere you need a little musical inspiration and a Brampton pick-me-up. 

Snoop Dogg posed for a photo alongside Martha Stewart to promote a wine brand that Snoop recently partnered with. In a hysterically ironic social media post, Snoop Dogg posed for a photo alongside

The charming Italian restaurant was a sought-after wedding venue and renowned for its Sunday buffets.

Recipe: Carrot cake by chef Lorenzo Landauer

In South Africa, August is National Women’s Month. It is a time not only to acknowledge and celebrate those who pioneered South Africa’s women’s movement but honour the empowering and uplifting

In a landmark moment for both brand and retailer, Hennessy has soft opened its boutique at CDF Mall in Haitang Bay, Sanya on Hainan island ? the Cognac brand?s first boutique in Mainland China.

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Bring the magic of cheese and wine to your home with Wijn's curated boxes.

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CapeNature has reopened all its reserves in the Western Cape. Take a hike, marvel at the incredible fauna and flora, and even stay the night in a rustic chalet.

Alcohol taps have been turned off but entrepreneurs are offering crafty and cool alternatives, writes Richard Holmes

Have you noticed this hidden feature on Tic Tac lids? The little-known function is very handy when you're sharing sweets

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Looking to update your beloved spritz? You?re in luck. These variations on Instagram?s favorite summer drink are easy enough to make at home.

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