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What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender

Imbibe Magazine

Linda Nivar Linda Nivar, a New York City bar manager and hospitality consultant, echoes these sentiments. I had never seen a pregnant sommelier, James remembers. Youd be talking to someone, and telling yourself, Stay calm, you cant be nauseous right now, she remembers. Keeping that decorum is really hard.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure Seminar

Chilled Magazine

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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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

VinePair

The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available. Bobby Snyder, head sommelier, Yingtao , NYC “Boxed wine!

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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 ! Basically, a witch doctor. Expertise: Rhum/Rum.

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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Alberto Orte’s Atlantida Blanco. Danya Degen, general manager and sommelier, Méli Wine & Mezze , Washington, D.C. Todd Johnston, beverage director and sommelier, Marsh House , Nashville “Head to Spain for white wines that are opulent, complex, and unique.

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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

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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New late-night wine bar Letra House opens in Sydney’s CBD

Australian Bartender

The wine program, curated by LTG co-founder, Matthew Swieboda, and Head Sommelier, Julie Barbero-Lesage, features more than 50 wines available by the glass. 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.

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