Yes, we all love a whitetail deer backstrap. Those of us who grew up eating whitetail venison are happily familiar with its rich, comforting taste. I am not here to detract from the greatness of ...

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and his first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is ...