Chantal Martineau

Chantal Martineau covers food, wine, and spirits for such titles as Saveur, Imbibe, and The Village Voice. More

Chantal Martineau is a Montreal native now based in New York who writes about food, wine, and spirits for such titles as Saveur, Imbibe, and The Village Voice.
Rum Regatta: Mount Gay Race Keeps Liquor Afloat

Rum Regatta: Mount Gay Race Keeps Liquor Afloat

The 75th anniversary of a race around Barbados underscores the connection between sugar cane liquor and sailors More »

Beyond Champagne: A New Year's Guide to Other Bubbly

Beyond Champagne: A New Year's Guide to Other Bubbly

If you're in a sparkling wine rut—or want to drink it year-round without getting bored—look to Spain, Alsace, and even the U.S. More »

The World's First Asian Fusion

The World's First Asian Fusion

Centuries before modern "fusion" cuisine, the Portuguese landed in Macau. How Hong Kong's neighbor gave rise to unlikely (and sought-after) dishes like African Chicken. More »

The Era of Copyrighted Cocktails?

The Era of Copyrighted Cocktails?

An increasingly cutthroat beverage industry is making bartenders worry about intellectual property More »

Thinking Pink: With Rosé Wines, Tint Matters

Thinking Pink: With Rosé Wines, Tint Matters

Pink wines are for carefree drinking—but don't tell the producers who spend years developing the perfect color More »

Inside the Cocktail Industry's Annual Gala

Inside the Cocktail Industry's Annual Gala

Add loads of parties and high-end liquor to an industry trade show, and what do you get? Tales of the Cocktail. More »

Can South African Wines Bridge a Racial Divide?

Can South African Wines Bridge a Racial Divide?

The World Cup has served as a global stage for local wines—and as a way to market them to South Africa's blacks More »

Vodka: Odorless and Flavorless No More

Vodka: Odorless and Flavorless No More

Everyone's favorite neutral spirit isn't so neutral anymore thanks to new varieties that express—gasp—terroir More »

Behind the Caribbean's Iconic Liqueur

Behind the Caribbean's Iconic Liqueur

A writer visits Curaçao to learn the story of the island's famous spirit—and why it tastes like oranges but is dyed blue More »

Tasting Spain's Dark-Horse White Wines

Tasting Spain's Dark-Horse White Wines

Red wines rule Spain, but whites are making a comeback, and not just Albariño. Adios Garnacha, hola Godello. More »

The Underdog: A Montreal Deli Takes on NYC

The Underdog: A Montreal Deli Takes on NYC

First came poutine. Then tourtière. Now, the smoked meat sandwich is leading a full-on Canadian food invasion. More »

Vancouver's Gold-Medal Wines

Vancouver's Gold-Medal Wines

The Olympics shone a light on the city's kitchens. They missed the cellars of the Okanagan Valley. More »

Natural Wines: A Taste of Place

Natural Wines: A Taste of Place

They're biodynamic and organic, but they go a step beyond either of these classifications. More »

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