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

VinePair

Ten years after “Hey Bartender”’s release captured the movement, we’re still seeing the fruits of such growth: These days, any city large enough to have a professional sports team will have a thriving craft cocktail scene. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.

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What Does the Future Hold for Downtown LA as a Cocktail Destination?

VinePair

The Varnish was widely considered ground zero for the craft cocktail movement in Los Angeles. Soon, real estate and hospitality visionaries like Tom Gilmore , Andrew Meieran , and Cedd Moses were turning their eyes toward DTLA. “It The Varnish is one of many downtown businesses that survived the pandemic only to close in 2024.

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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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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 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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October 2024 Featured Bar: KUDUOWL in Downey, CA

Bartender.com

Nestled on the second floor of a historic building that once housed the Avenue Downey movie theater of the 1950s, Kuduowl emerges as a sanctuary of craft cocktails and culinary delight. Kuduowl is more than just a bar; it is a vibrant tapestry woven from years of dedication to hospitality.

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Perth legends Pippa Canavan & Murray Walsh open Bar Love

Australian Bartender

The dynamic duo met while working at Mechanic’s Institute, one of Perth’s top cocktail bars, and their friendship quickly turned into a shared passion for all things drinks and hospitality. Between them, they’ve got decades of experience, and they’re no strangers to the national cocktail scene.

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