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For Hawaiian Sommelier Chuck Furuya, Hospitality Is a Culture

VinePair

When Hawaii native Chuck Furuya passed the rigorous Master Sommelier exam in 1989, he was only the tenth American to do so (strangely, he shared the small island state with four fellow sommeliers during the beginning of his career). Hawaii seems to have its own brand of warm hospitality. I believe hospitality is also a culture.

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Selecting the Best in Alcobev, Hospitality & Travel Retail

Spiritz

The categories they were tasked with adjudicating ranged from individual excellence to corporate leadership, product debuts, and standout performances in the hospitality, travel retail and alcoholic beverage industries. Hospitality Industry Categories In the hospitality segment, the categories were equally prestigious.

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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

VinePair

We asked seven sommeliers to find out which red wines, from the classic to the culty, get more buzz than they deserve. Jonny Thompson, bartender and Level 2 sommelier, sap sua , Denver “I assume it’s a failing of mine, but I’m baffled as to the popularity of certain red wines from the Canary Islands amongst wine professionals.

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Inside Wonderland Bar in East Village

Chilled Magazine

Wonderland , a modern Sichuan gastrobar from the hospitality group behind Midtown’s CHILI, has opened in the heart of the East Village. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years; I started as a part-timer in high school, working as a sushi helper, busser, runner, server, bartender and floor manager.

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How Negronis Support the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund

Imbibe Magazine

This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalition , Wine Coalition , and the Snail of Approval program, as well as hospitality-focused projects dedicated to supporting eduction, wellness, community-building, and innovation.

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SAI launches membership drive

Spiritz

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has introduced its official membership program, aimed at uniting professionals and enthusiasts while promoting excellence in the evolving beverage industry. Professional sommeliers will benefit from certifications, masterclasses, and access to international competitions.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

VinePair

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. “What’s good here?”

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