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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago. In fact, we named Raised by Wolves our “ Cocktail Bar of the Year ” in 2019’s Imbibe 75a year before the hospitality industry as a whole faced a global shift.

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We Ask Dan Anderson About New Jersey’s American Bar and Grille

Chilled Magazine

Dan Anderson has a diverse and accomplished background in the hospitality industry. Anderson and his team also craft cocktails based on guest preferences, from tequila and bourbon favorites to seasonal and trending drinks. His career began in college, where he worked as a cook and held every kitchen role except Executive Chef.

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

says Amanda Sierra, a veteran of Tucson’s hospitality scene with more than 30 years in the city, and currently a bartender at cocktail bar SideCar. Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home.

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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. It has produced innovations, talents, and recipes that have elevated the industry.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023 at Cured Restaurant & Salumeria sponsored by Terlato

Chilled Magazine

Our event was sponsored by Terlato, and our expertly crafted cocktails featured some of their luxury spirits from around the world. Which is exactly how we felt) Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality. We began with a welcome drink called Elder Breeze, using Angostura 5-year Rum, St. It was a great night!

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We Ask Bartender Sara Chaudhuri about Using her Graphic Design Background in Cocktail Creation

Chilled Magazine

Her journey in the industry began while studying art in New York, where she discovered her passion for hospitality while working at bars. she gained her first Michelin-star experience at Rose’s Luxury, where she found an outlet for her creativity in crafting cocktails. Upon returning to D.C.,

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises.

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