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Employees Only Turns 20: An Oral History of the Iconic NYC Speakeasy

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When Igor Hadzismajlovic, Jason Kosmas, and Dushan Zaric joined forces with the late Henry LaFargue, who passed in January, and then brought in the bar business acumen of BillGilroy, a new era of cocktail bars came into existence. Employees Only always thought of ourselves as an industry bar, and that was kind of the seed.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

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Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year? Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! But don’t fret: If you are buying for a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, we got you covered this holiday season. Who doesn’t ?

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At Modern Cocktail Bars, It’s Every Drink, Everywhere, All at Once. Is That Such a Bad Thing?

VinePair

11, the noted Queens cocktail bar Dutch Kills posted a query on its Instagram feed. So many cocktail bars have such distinct identities there is no need for them to homogenize themselves in order to suit the trends of the masses.” It was a classic cocktail bar, or a neo-speakeasy. It was a tiki/tropical bar or a haven for amaro.

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Cocktails go through a Dizzying Turnaround

Spiritz

With innovation setting the pace in the bar scenario of India, cocktail culture has been undergoing a true-blue metamorphosis, driven by the need to continuously experiment and serve drinks that will keep the consumers coming back for more. Gone are the days when the bar was just a watering hole for those seeking alcoholic beverages.

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It’s the Experience that Counts!

Spiritz

Bars in India are going all out to convert cocktails into a variety of experiences for the patrons, all of which is aided by the use of new ingredients, equipment and the style of presentation. Technology plays a very vital role when it comes to innovations in the bar industry and creating elite cocktail experiences.

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NoMad Is NYC’s Hottest Cocktail Neighborhood — Drinkers Just Don’t Know It Yet

VinePair

On a recent night in May, Charles Joly, the noted Chicago bartender, was in New York. He strolled into the Bronze Owl, a new cocktail bar on West 33rd Street near Broadway recently opened by the Hospitality Department restaurant and bar group. Bronze Owl bar director Max Green was behind the bar.

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THE DORCHESTER’S VESPER BAR PARTNERS WITH TEQUILA ENEMIGO AND HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY, MEXICO CITY, FOR DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Bar Magazine

The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar is partnering with Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico for an exclusive one night only Día de los Muertos event. The evening will see the two talented bar teams come together to create a memorable evening of delicious cocktails and celebration, taking place on Friday November 1, 2024.