Real Favorites
Real Food Finds • Wine, Brews & Spirits • Real Foodie Profiles
Some people and products simply are tops — and we can't wait to share our favorite finds!
If you produce or sell an item you believe could be a real favorite, email us about a review. And if you know of a chef, baker, chocolatier, candymaker, cheesemaker, farmer, coffee grower, or other foodie you think we should profile, please let us know.
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A Beercation in Eugene, Oregon
Orr Beer Editor, Brian Yaegar, takes a beercation in Eugene, the Northwest’s newest brew hot spot.
Vodka—The Answer is Clear
Craft Vodkas aren’t your grandfather’s vodka. Editor’s note: In the last couple of years, vodka has made a comeback as a go-to spirit. Now, high-end and artisan distillers are both getting in the act and producing some outstanding varieties. RFT’s Wine & Spirits Editor, Julie Pegg, dives into to the subject of Vodka and samples [...]
Anchor Distilling, San Francisco: Crafting a Winner
Our reviewers dive into what Anchor Distilling has to offer.
Harvard Sweet Boutique: Fresh Home-style Cookies, Brownies and More Online
Check out these home-style cookies, brownies, and more from Harvard Sweet Boutique.
Urban Winetopia: Wine Touring in Portland, Oregon
Our Beer Editor, Brian Yaeger, takes a bus tour of Portland’s urban wineries.
Jerky Hut: Local, High-quality, Delicious
Jerky Hut Beef Jerky is our delicious new food find.
Grapefruit Pie: Citrusy Goodness at Lone Star BBQ, Rio Grande Valley, Texas
RFT Editors discover grapefruit pie, a regional delight from South Texas that’s juicy and delicious.
Great Tequila: It’s More than Margaritas
RFT sent writer Elizabeth Fagin to explore the world of great tequilas.
Blue Diamond Thin Shell Almonds: Super Fresh, Crackin’ Good
Freshly roasted almonds you can crack with your hands. The folks at Blue Diamond, the almond people, have come up with a way to roast almonds in the shell and create a thin shell that you can open with your fingers. And, if you love fresh almonds as much as we do, you’ll agree that [...]
Olmeca’s Tequilas: Treasures of Mexico
RFT assembled a tasting panel to sample and review Olmeca’s Altos Plata and Altos Reposada Tequilas.
Dandelion Chocolate: Fine Artisan Bean-to-Bar Chocolate
San Francisco’s Dandelion Chocolate makes exquisite bean-to-bar chocolate bars any chocolate lover can appreciate.
Pie-in-a-Box: Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Chocolate Mascarpone Pie Kit
Our friends at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese have made a super-easy, no-bake pie kit for their Chocolate Mascarpone Pie.
