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Thinking Differently: Neuorodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick

VinePair

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

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 ! Enter now and save ! Basically, a witch doctor.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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We chat with Michael Pattison, the Bar Manager of late-night Brisbane boozer, Alice

Australian Bartender

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. Are you a classics or an experimental kind of bartender?

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

VinePair

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible.

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It’s Aperitivo Time With One of NYC’s Best Bartenders, Mario Firmani

VinePair

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. He started as a busser at 18 and worked his way up to bartending. The article It’s Aperitivo Time With One of NYC’s Best Bartenders, Mario Firmani appeared first on VinePair.

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Talking Sip & Guzzle with Steve Schneider– new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

We head over to New York to catch up with one of our absolute favourite bartenders/owners/humans, the one, the only Steve Schneider, talking about his latest venture, Sip & Guzzle. But before we hear from Steve, we’re doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cocktail bar to sample its goodies.

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