Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 27, 2024

Running a successful bar is a complex dance of numbers, people, and passion. It's more than just pouring drinks; it's about creating an exceptional customer experience while maximizing profitability.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2024

From Napa’s only Sake and Japanese Whiskey bar, Morimoto, comes the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail. Check out the full recipe plus more from Bar Manager Josh Weed below! “I used a combination of Casa Obsidiana Blanco Tequila, Copalli Cacao Rum, Brucato Chaparral and Ramazzotti Rosato with a couple dashes of Peychaud bitters.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Reach him andrewjohn@me.com Photography: Nikki To (supplied) Christopher Pearce (Bar Awards) Matty Opai is the Bar Manager of Icebergs Dining Room in Bondi. After nine years at Icebergs, he recently won bar manager of the year at the Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards. Story by Andy Ratcliff.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Palm spirits quickly became the symbol of resistance against colonial oppression as locals resolved to produce and consume in hiding, says Quest.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From Bar Manager Josh Johnson of Nashville’s Oak Steakhouse, comes The Oakfather, a unique riff on The Godfather cocktail. The Oakfather, a creation by Bar Manager Josh Johnson at Oak Steakhouse Nashville , is a meticulously crafted cocktail featuring the distinctive Talisker 10 Year Scotch, a rarity in classic whiskey cocktails.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo. Matt Hayes, general manager, Lotties Pub , Chicago There is a lack of new innovation in the category. Roy England, bar manager, Olivero , Wilmington, N.C. Bourbon is meant to be enjoyed by all, not just reserved for a small, exclusive group.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 15, 2024

The back bar features a 150+ bourbon list for the corn-whiskey lovers. We asked Bar Manager Michael to answer a few questions about life behind the late-night bar just a couple of weeks after the doors had opened, and here’s what he had to say.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. “In Mentzel, cocktail bar manager, The Elk Room and Order of the Ace , Baltimore The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? It’s bold with a spiced bright finish. ” —Mark A. appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When creating the flight, “my priority is ensuring each Martini stands on its own as a great cocktail,” says Madrina’s bar manager Brian Clark. “I Priced at $25, the flight includes three varieties: Peppermint (peppermint liquor, vodka), Eggnog (dark rum, amaro), and Blackberry (creme de mure, brandy).

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2025

Prime Real Estate One bar transforming the humble block of ice into a stage is New York Citys Clemente Bar , which overlooks the legendary dining room at Eleven Madison Park. At NYCs newly opened Crane Club , bar manager Chris Lemperle designed a garnish to double down on the flavors in his Field Notes cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Look, nobody said running a bar is easy. You're juggling staff, inventory management , customers, and a million other things all at once, and you’re probably sacrificing your own personal time just to keep everything running in tip-top shape.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails. Matt Maretz, principal bartender/assistant bar manager, Employees Only , NYC “Wild Turkey 101 is a rich, spicy bourbon with a high rye content that’s sold at a great price.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

During a recent visit to New York, Coltivare Chef Ryan Pera ran into an old friend who introduced him to the Haitian rum and “he was very excited to get it in the building once he got back to Houston,” says bar manager Rebecca Johnson.

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Local Bartending School

JANUARY 2, 2025

And that person could be … Read More Read More The post How to Manage a Bar: Bar Management Tips 101 appeared first on LBS Bartending School. Its a place to relax and unwind with friends, a place to have a good time, and maybe even meet up with new people along the way.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Matthew Izaguirre Liqueur , Vodka PSL Espresso Martini by Co-Owner & Bar Manager Matthew Izaguirre — Coral Club Ingredients 1 ½ oz. So naturally a PSL Espresso Martini fits right in…it’s like a liquid turtleneck sweater. Chai Vodka (steep vodka in chai tea and your preferred spices) 1 oz. Espresso (we use Café Bustelo) 1 oz.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Mezcal momentum Tequila has been taking the on-premise by storm for years now, and I dont think its stopping, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN. But there will be a significant push by consumers toward additive-free tequila.

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Bevspot

JULY 29, 2015

Tips For Bar Managers The life of a bartender: getting home in the middle of the night after working a long Saturday night shift. Find out more Tips For Bar Managers here: Schedule 15mins to chat with a product specialist Start a FREE Trial Today! Rolling out of bed early the next morning to start counting bottles.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 25, 2025

Specials rotate regularly, from raw bar picks and steak for two to caviar service and a late-night menu that keeps the kitchen buzzing after hours. Junebugs beverage program, led by Bar Manager and Assistant GM Sophie Burton, is fruit-forward, playful, and expertly crafted.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Alex Serena, bar manager, Telefric Barcelona , Los Angeles Chopin Rye Vodka is my go-to for cocktails above and beyond your run-of-the-mill Vodka Soda drinks.

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Bevspot

JULY 29, 2015

Chris Bobola, former bar manager at Lincoln Tavern in Southie, is a true BevSpot expert, having experience both as a user while working at Lincoln, and now as an asset to the BevSpot Business Development team. The post Tips For Bar Managers: How To Get Hours Back In Your Day appeared first on BevSpot.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

Swieboda says, We wanted to create an approachable, vibey late-night wine bar, where guests can come and enjoy a really interesting selection of wine from around the world. For cocktail enthusiasts, Bar Manager, Jacob Wicks, mixes drinks like the Letra Martini, made with olive leaf gin, dry madeira, and koji-fermented tomato concentrate.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Garth Poe, Little Coyote , Chattanooga, Tennessee #18 Ranch Water At Portland, Oregon, cocktail bar Holy Ghost, bar manager Sid Chi serves a rotating array of Ranch Water versions that feature everything from fig-infused mezcal to verdita, Mexico’s tart jalapeño-pineapple sipper. Jalapeño Tincture Mix 8 oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As soon as we heard about the collaboration we started work creating an incredible whisky experience,” Cameron Ewen, The Balmoral’s Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH, explained to me over email. I got in contact with the Balmoral Hotel to find out how they’d created this unforgettable experience. “As

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lui Fernandes, bar manager, Ember and Alma , Marlborough, Mass. Image retrieved from karandaev via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Bar Tool? You can make apple juice, pineapple juice, celery juice, and even carrot juice, which is also underrated as a juice for cocktails.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A. The result is a rye that is both complex and approachable at around $30 per bottle, which lends itself to any classic cocktail that you can imagine including an amazing Sazerac.”

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over the next four years, I mastered the art of inventory, bar management, cocktail development, and wine list curation. At 24, experiencing a full-on quarter-life crisis, I shifted my focus to beverages, earning my Certified Sommelier certificate.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Enter now and save !

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “If there’s one bottle I wish would disappear from the back bar, it’s Drambuie. It’s mainly used for the Rusty Nail , a cocktail that’s rarely ordered these days.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

Today on the Cocktail College podcast, Tim McKirdy is joined by Jordan Valls, bar manager at Palomar in Portland, Ore., Its too simple! they cried. The cocktail faded into the background for decades until now. to discuss the Rusty Nail, its lofty history, and its hopeful future. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? I don’t drink Dirty Martinis often, but when I do, I prefer mine shaken. At the end of the day, it’s just easier to give the people what they want.” The eternal question. It is 100 percent OK for a guest to order a Martini shaken, or any way they want.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Rye , Campari , and dry vermouth create a lean and spicy, spirit-forward cocktail thats perfect to have with dinner. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

As a central lobby bar, Bar Julius is offering a versatile setting, from breakfast to late-night drinks. The venues Executive Chef, Pip Pratt, Group Bars Manager, Ben Ingall, Group Sommelier, Kyle Poole, and Head Chef Will Francis, who has returned to Australia from the UK to take on this new role.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change. Right now, Malört cocktails are few and far between, but I think they will become more of a thing within five years,” says Katie McCourt, bar manager for The Hoxton in Chicago.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

R&D Whether you’re craving a nonalcoholic Jungle Bird or Corn Pops-infused Old Fashioned, this beloved local cocktail bar has you covered. The cocktail menu rotates frequently, and the bar regularly hosts events like R&Divas, a burlesque and drag show.

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