VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Each one of the bars Ive helped open has had a different personality, because theyre a result of the creative process. Griffiths and Cleary didnt want to bandy about the term neighborhood bar and not back it up with the appropriate hospitality. Bar Snack opens at 2 p.m., The bar began operations in late summer.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nikki McCutcheon, Senior Beverage Director of Silver Lining Lounge in New York City, began her journey in hospitality at a family-owned restaurant in upstate New York at the young age of 15. McCutcheon realized that she was intrigued more by the world of hospitality than her studies. John’s University.

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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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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 ! Enter now and save ! Elena Johnson Washington D.C.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, recently hosted the inaugural Young Bartender Challenge 2024 , in partnership with A-Star Academy, a hotel school in Mumbai. The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water.

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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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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Solomon Thomas, bartender, R&D , Philadelphia “I have several favorites, but if you were to ask me which one I’d choose, it would be Cascahuín blanco. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 7, 2025

1 from all drinks sales will go to Equal Measures, the leading UK non-profit driving equity, diversity and inclusion in the drinks and hospitality sectors. Behind the bar at Equal Parts, London 9th March: Avra, Four Seasons, Athens 3.30-4.30pm: On the decks, expect banging tunes from an array of female DJs.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .”

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. With his entire life spent soaking up both delicious tomato sauce and the secrets to hospitality, it was time for Mario to make a name for himself. Naturally, he went to work in a restaurant.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. But which brands are beloved behind the bar? To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. Juan Salgado, bartender, El Jardin , San Jose, Calif. “A

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This prestigious mentorship program offers rising bartenders the opportunity to join a select group of 40 apprentices, who will gain hands-on experience and work alongside top industry leaders at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail conference, taking place in New Orleans from July 2025.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 25, 2024

Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes are on a mission: to build a community to foster the growth and success of women in the hospitality and drinks industry. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves. To get to know the category better, we asked bartenders from across the country to share with us the new (and new to them!) bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars.

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Bartender.com

JUNE 26, 2024

I like to see bartenders grow into their own and be their own person.” While BARTENDER® has known Steve for several years, it has been an absolute honor and pleasure getting to know him and his team better, and we’re excited to share more with you here. Steve started in hospitality in 2003 while he was stationed in the U.S.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. We also strive to ensure this group grows into the next generation of industry leaders.

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Local Bartending School

MAY 11, 2023

Are you tired of scouring and scrolling through the internet wondering which bartending school near you is worth it?Well, Well, fear not because the crew at Local Bartending School (LBS) and I are here to save the day (and your bartending career).Who let’s get started and review ABC Bartending School. But I’m not alone!

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre a bartender, bar owner, brand ambassador, brand owner, drinks journalist or author, forget being modest and get those nominations in! UK) One more reminder to get your noms in for this years CLASS Bar Awards. You have until 13th February, so do it now! (UK) taking place on 21st May.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our upcoming February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine has interviewed five of these personalities. Even better, they are shaking off the stereotypes of bartending and doing things their own way.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

His story is one of dedication, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of hospitality. His enthusiasm for the business drove him to quickly climb the ranks, and within three years, he transitioned from food runner to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards: Extended Super Early Bird Deadline! As we step into the season of gatherings, gratitude, and good spirits, we’re thrilled to extend the super early bird deadline for the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards. Why Enter Bartender Spirits Awards? View the details here. View their testimonials here.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

You somehow gain access to the exclusive discotheque and, after sweating with your fellow clubbers for a few songs, you make your way over to the bar. The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. you ask the bartender. “A

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Australian Bartender

MAY 1, 2024

In this interview, we chat to Pier Muffato, an Italian native who plied his trade as an apprentice in a small town near Venice and then in Amsterdam and London before taking on the mammoth task of running a bustling cocktail bar on the Goldy. I think what sparked my interest in hospitality is my curiosity towards flavors.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Teremana Tequila is serving holiday cheer by the bottle while giving back to the hospitality community that shines so brilliantly, now and year-round. One participant, bartender Ezana “EZ” Million, was selected to share the story behind his drink. In Conversation With EZ Million Million shaking things up behind the bar.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 5, 2024

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards Final Call For Entry. The 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards is all set to happen in May in Chicago and this year brings America’s top bartenders as judges. The awards are currently accepting entries for domestic spirits and the submission deadline for 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards is April 24.

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VinePair

MARCH 20, 2024

It happens a couple times a week to just about every cocktail bartender. The bar is buzzing, tickets are flowing, and your hands are moving faster than your brain. There is, however, another much more difficult path for bartenders to take — one that shifts cocktail ideation from behind the bar and into the kitchen.

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