VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

—Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons. Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. ” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A.

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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. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine.

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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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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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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Photos by Christopher Pearce Ullo Pizza & Wine 23 The Strand, Dee Why NSW @ullo.pizzawine ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip.

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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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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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Everyone wants a wine that over-delivers on quality for an excellent price. But finding those kinds of deals can require a little extra wine knowledge and some research. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Alberto Orte’s Atlantida Blanco.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. Thankfully, as our wine experts below can attest, there are plenty of underrated supermarket wines that won’t let you or your meal down. Greg Cantu, wine director, Quaintrelle , Portland, Ore.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Cristina Martin, wine and cocktail educator and expert, Astor Center and Murrays Cheese , NYC *Image retrieved from Dima via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cocktail List of the Year Bar of the Year Cocktail Bar of the Year New Bar of the Year Best Rookie Bartender of the Year Proudly Sponsored by Club Suntory Pub of the Year Proudly Sponsored by ALM Host of the Year Small Bar of the Year Nightclub of the Year Bar Manager of the Year Regional Bar of the Year Bar Operator of the Year Bar Team of the Year (..)

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Cheers

JANUARY 15, 2024

Monica L Collins is bar manager at Chez Georges Bistro & Bar in Hilton Head Island, SC. Print Perdu dans la Forêt Course Drinks Keyword gin, passion fruit syrup, sparkling wine, stone pine liqueur, vanilla Ingredients 1 ¾ oz. Top with Brut sparkling wine. Barr Hill Gin 1 oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A simple mix of bubbly wine and citrus juice, its a mid-morning right of passage thats impossible to overthink. Thats why we sat down with Matt Chavez, bar manager at New Yorks COQODAQ , to discuss it. The Mimosa is one of those drinks that seems simple on paper, but because of its ubiquity, it isnt always executed well.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 9, 2025

Tailor Rooms cocktail menu has been developed by The Collectives Head of Bars, Mael Jego, Tailor Room Bar Manager, Benji Kinoial, with support from Hunter S.t passionfruit, which combines aperol, sparkling wine, and passionfruit. Hospitalitys Beverage Director, Ali Toghani.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Since the first bar we opened and we closed, its always been the idea to come back; we were always looking for the way back in. The first bar, we realized, was way too big, says Padovani. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris. We wanted something more cozy and personal.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 17, 2025

Our goal is to enrich Sydneys nightlife by providing a space that not only extends the dining experience but also welcomes those seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed lounge bar, whether they are dining with us or not, Tucker said. A selection of over 40 wines is available by the glass, showcasing both well-established and emerging creators.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wine glasses in hand, guests toured the fields before sitting down to food prepared by Gustavo Macuitl and Ivan Rustico of Mexico City’s Cocinade Fieras, starting with a stunning wedge of bright purple “graffiti” cauliflower dressed with poblano chili sauce and black leaf-cutter ants.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Guests are encouraged to amble with wine or beer produced on site. Brewery manager Will Gaither works closely with Edgefield gardeners to incorporate harvests into his beer, particularly his spontaneously fermented wild ales. We’re the alternative hobby store,” says beer and bar manager Tanner Frizsell.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

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. .” ” —Hailey Cook, bar manager, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge , Bend, Ore.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga. It never fails.”

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

Ullo owner and drinks creator, Kurtis Bosley Ullo Pizza & Wine 23 The Strand, Dee Why NSW @ullo.pizzawine ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amaro y Arroyo is the brainchild of Jon Arroyo, a former bartender and bar manager turned amaro maker who has worked with the distillery for years. The amaro is then finished in ex-Virginia wine casks and infused with hand-cut toasted Chestnut wood before being sweetened with a mix of local honey, agave, and cane sugar.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Tobias Hogan, bar manager at Can Bar in Portland, Ore., A guest will likely order a mini libation in addition to a regular cocktail, wine, or a zero-proof drink, says Tristian Brunel, bar manager at NYC’s The Tusk Bar — something they may not have done if all the drinks were only full-size.

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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. Whether he was at his parents’ restaurant or at home for Sunday supper, wine was always flowing. The amalgamation of the various liqueurs and sparkling wine gives the drink a golden hue.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Justin LeClair, owner and bartender, NightBloom , New Orleans “ Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a rare, small-batch bourbon finished in port wine barrels, with each yearly release offering a unique proof and flavor profile. The 2023 edition, bottled at 118.2

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co., Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co.,

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Then there are what theyre calling Sharers, a selection of 12-15% ABV cocktails, created as an alternative to wine. UK) One more reminder to get your noms in for this years CLASS Bar Awards. The drinks sound equal parts intriguing, delicious and just the right side of bonkers. You have until 13th February, so do it now! (UK)

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more. And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. November 2023.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

Marketed as ‘liquid aloha,’ Kona Big Wave fulfills its promise by presenting a refreshing summertime brew that can be found rushing from the taps of most restaurants and bars.” Steven Penaranda, bar manager, Union New American , Tampa, Fla. Ryan Deitz, beverage operations manager, Live!

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. ” —Bill Ting, bar manager, SouthGate , Philadelphia “High West Bourbon is one of them and one of my favorites. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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Spiritz

JULY 13, 2024

Adding to the allure, Bar Manager Erion Bardhoci has crafted three bespoke cocktails, each a work of liquid art. It features salted caramel bourbon, clarified lemon juice, and a spiced red wine float, offering a luxurious blend of sweet, citrus, and spiced flavours. Next, Movement redefines the classic Manhattan.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Sesh Mafia’s Ben Tua, Chase Weber, Leigh Power, and Eoin Kenny, along with Venue Manager Chrissie Lam (from Si Paradiso, Servo) and Bar Manager Mario Rizzo (El Grotto, Long Chim, Shui), are opening this underground Yakuza-inspired den on May 30. Papi Katsu is like nothing we’ve done before.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

The rooftop bar and lounge at the Luma Hotel San Francisco — a BevX winner for Best Innovative Independent Beverage Program — has used that experience to create a beverage program that’s infused with Latin American spirit and vibrancy. The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California.

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