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How Jackson Cannon Helped Build (and Rebuild) Boston’s Cocktail Culture

Imbibe Magazine

Given that many hospitality professionals left the industry during the pandemic, it was surprising that Cannon—a bar world veteran with decades behind the stick and very little left to prove—would return to the day-in-and-day-out grind of running a bar. His conclusion: “I crave the hospitality part of it.”

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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff, is a fierce talent shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations. Stormborn, a dynamic figure shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations, embarked on her journey in New York City’s East Village, starting as a barback and seizing every opportunity to learn.

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Check Out the Semi-Finalists in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge presented by Deep Eddy Vodka

Chilled Magazine

The Craft Cocktail renaissance has raised the standards of technique and ingredients for cocktail making. With the focus on raising the craft, however, one aspect of cocktail culture often gets forgotten: this is supposed to be fun. A total of four Finalist Bartenders, one from each U.S.

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We Ask Nikki McCutcheon, Beverage Director, What’s in a (Cocktail) Name?

Chilled Magazine

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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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Also check out his picks for five classic cocktails every home bartender should know.) It’s a wonderful thing.

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Where to Drink Like a Local in Paris

Imbibe Magazine

And who better to point you in the right direction than those leading the charge on Paris’ increasingly notable cocktail culture? We tapped some of the city’s most talented hospitality pros for their recommendations on where to find Paris’ Olympians of mixology. “Come early to get a spot outside.

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Revisiting the ‘Hey Bartender’ Documentary, 10 Years After It Captured the Craft Cocktail Renaissance

VinePair

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. The film was cinema vérité. The rest of this story should be read at maximum volume.)