Shira Golan
Senior Editor, Drinks
Shira Golan is the Senior Editor for Drinks. With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, she transitioned from running award-winning beverage programs to journalism, bringing a technical yet accessible perspective to the world of wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Before joining Favorite Foods & Drinks, she was a columnist for 'Vine & Cellar' magazine, where her series on emerging viticultural regions won a 'Best Drinks Coverage' award. Her expertise lies in demystifying complex topics, from the malolactic fermentation process in Chardonnay to the botanical profiles of modern gins.
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Duyen Ha's 'Top Chef Barista Champion' Title Under Scrutiny
Despite a planned celebration for 'Top Chef Barista Champion Duyen Ha' in 2026, extensive searches across major coffee news sites and Google yield no record of such a title.
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Heirloom Tomatoes: The Truth About Open-Pollinated Varieties
Despite their premium price and reputation for superior taste, the 'heirloom' label on your grocery store tomato often proves a marketing gimmick.
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
US States Reveal When Their First Craft Breweries Opened
While many associate craft beer's boom with the 1980s, newly unearthed records reveal a different story.
May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Empty nest divorce: Contrasting paths for ex-spouses
After her 2025 divorce, Kelli Potter described changing her last name back to her maiden name as feeling "so good" and like "being back to myself," according to Bravo .
May 18, 2026 · 2 min read