From top tapas in New York to sky-high fine-dining in Sydney, these are the best new restaurants to visit this month

From colheita tastings in the cellars to grape-seed scrubs in the spa, the new Tivoli Kopke hotel is a luxury haven for port lovers, complete with dazzling views of Porto. Ben McCormack pays a visit

As one of Japan’s most highly anticipated new distilleries, Komoro is redefining whisky excellence in the country. But the team behind the brand are seemingly unsatisfied with just the one distillery. Kristiane Westray gets the latest as the founders announce plans for a second distillery to be known as Furaliss

Once defined by imported ingredients and cuisines, Bangkok’s fine-dining scene is being reformed by a new generation of chefs showcasing Thailand's culinary heritage on their own terms. Joel Hart visits the Bangkok restaurants where dishes served channel indigenous ingredients, flavours and traditions, elevating the city's culinary status in the process

As Del Maguey celebrates its 30th anniversary, Clinton Cawood reports on the story of a mezcal brand that has helped to establish a category and push the spirit to global prominence from near obscurity

Melbourne is one of the world's shining lights when it comes to wine bars, says Nina Caplan, as she recommends the best examples in and around the city's CBD

Cristina Mercuri reports on the shifting perceptions of Rosso di Montalcino, a wine once seen as merely Brunello's younger sibling but one now gaining recognition as a standalone style thanks to its vibrancy, immediacy and capacity to reflect a sense of place

Close to Verona and just a stone's throw from Lake Garda, Jacopo Mazzeo explores what makes Valpolicella the perfect region for lovers of historic architecture, verdant landscapes, great food and fine wine - and why it should be taken at a slower pace

The boom in whisky as investment increased prices in the extra-aged sector and placed emphasis on eye-catching packaging. As the market starts to recalibrate, Dave Broom analyses the future for old and rare bottlings, and offers advice to traditional collectors looking for value and drinking pleasure from very old whisky

Sales of orange wines are rising rapidly as the big retailers catch on to the trend. David Kermode asks whether amber styles are getting the green light to 'go mainstream' and selects ten bottles to try this summer