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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

House Made Hospitality (the folks behind Lana and Apollonia, among others) are responsible for a new four-venue precinct within the hotel. Curated by Blair and Head Sommelier Paul Sadler, the wine list showcases 30 by-the-glass options, highlighting both up-and-coming and legendary Australian winemakers.

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Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn’t Have To)

VinePair

It can suck, with subpar hospitality and stodgy, outdated attitudes. The Only the Somm Can Touch the Wine Rule Plenty of people have been frustrated by restaurants where ONLY the sommelier is allowed to talk about, open, or even look at the wine. And honestly? But there are still some gems out there with top-tier service. Lets dig in.

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Where to Drink in San Antonio, Texas

Imbibe Magazine

SA is a rapidly growing city with a very diverse hospitality scene. Having called the city home for more than two decades, Galicia offers a tour of some of his current favorite establishments for a quality drink and some welcoming hospitality. a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. President of Nourrie Cuisine, a boutique catering and hospitality consulting company and Secretary of the Baltimore USBG. Owner and operator The Bourbon Bohemian Spirits Edutainment Experience Company. Elena Johnson Washington D.C.

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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. The Product Debut of the Year category showcased nominees across different segments such as spirits, wines, and beers.

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Where to Drink in Beacon, New York

Imbibe Magazine

When a local beer bar called The Hop opened in 2012, things started to change. The retail shop sells exclusively New Yorkmade wine, cider, beer, spirits, and zero-proof offerings, while the minimalist bar pours local and neighboring wines to highlight the modern viticulture of the Northeast, along with beer, cider, and cocktails.

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A Decade In, Cadet Wine + Beer Remains the Vanguard of Downtown Napa’s Evolution

VinePair

No one is more attuned to the changes than Aubrey Bailey and Taylor Domin, the owners of Cadet Wine and Beer. We were in our late 20s and all of our friends were in the hospitality or wine community, working as servers and cooks, or working in tasting rooms.” Instead, wine (and beer) are the foundations on which it was built.

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