Food & Drink Archives - Sightseers' Delight

New Zealand wine grows for 16th consecutive year in the United States, defying market trends

March 20, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand wines once again recorded growth in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion, according to a recent report by Impact Databank.

Georgia bill would allow small breweries limited self-distribution

February 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Proposed legislation in Georgia would permit small breweries to self-distribute a limited amount of their product, eliminating daily off-premise sales caps and allowing direct charitable contributions.

Smyrna approves request to allow Reformation Brewery to sell wine

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna council members approved a license for Reformation Brewery to sell wine.

Why the Big Green Egg is a cult worth joining

October 16, 2024 Todd DeFeo

From the moment we stepped out of the car, the smell was inescapable, that sweet smell of charcoal emanating from a Big Green Egg.

Georgia breweries pick up honors at Great American Beer Festival

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Several Georgia breweries were honored with medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Oct. 12.

What is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to bourbon?

October 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Bourbon is one of the hottest libations of recent years. But talk to anyone who knows, and they’ll say there are a few traps drinkers, no matter how seasoned, will fall into.

What cities have the most diverse cuisine?

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A new study examining 200 U.S. cities found Washington was a top destination for diverse cuisine.

Georgia State Athletics partners with Wild Leap to launch university-branded craft beer

August 7, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia State Athletics has teamed up with Wild Leap to introduce the Golden Panther Blonde Ale, the first-ever Georgia State-branded craft beer.

Chattanooga Whiskey unveils new experimental batch

July 31, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Chattanooga Whiskey has released its latest creation, Experimental Batch 039: Harvest Bourbon, a unique seven-grain high malt bourbon deploys non-traditional whiskey grains such as malted rice, oats, and triticale.

Smyrna mayor: StillFire Brewing construction to start in September

July 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A new brewery in the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna will soon start construction and is slated to open next year.