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Welcome to Fast Eddie’s, America’s Favorite Place to Come of Drinking Age

PUNCH

Rumored to be the country’s highest volume bar, the century-old landmark in Alton, Illinois, has become a rite-of-passage stop for generations of freshly minted 21-year-olds.

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Behind The Chocolate Negroni at Romeo’s in NYC

Chilled Magazine

With Negroni season upon us, the Chocolate Negroni at the East Village cocktail bar Romeo’s is sure to be your go-to. Crafted by Owner & Beverage Director, Evan Hawkins, who has over 20+ years of experience from some of New York City’s most beloved venues (i.e., Mother’s Ruin and Broken Shaker) , Romeo’s Chocolate Negroni stands out among the city’s offerings by truly embracing the chocolate flavor.

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The 10 Most Expensive Champagnes in the World (2024)

VinePair

It’s no secret that Champagne is expensive. The renowned sparkling wine fetches a high sum for both its quality and status. The Champagne method requires labor-intensive winemaking practices and a long time aging in the bottle, and the small French region it hails from is full of history and prestige. That’s why it’s a rarity to find a bottle under $40, and why most great bottles lie in the $60 to $250 range.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Every cocktail on the menu pays homage to a specific heritage property in India, and incorporates flavor profiles that reflect the ingredients found in that region. From the majestic Taj Mahal to the Howrah Bridge, each cocktail tells a story inspired by the historical charm of these architectural wonders, creating a sensory expe

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: Toast to a Classic Cocktail and Give Back this October

VinePair

October is the time of year when the air gets chillier, the leaves begin to change colors, and all of our seasonal favorites return — from the flavors of subtle smoke to warm and cozy spices. And if you’re a whiskey fan, October is also a time to get excited about Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Week , which takes place from October 11th to the 20th. Old Fashioned Week is the ultimate celebration of the classic cocktail.

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BROCKMANS UNVEILS ITS GROUNDBREAKING LUXURY GIN: WŸLD

Bar Magazine

With only 3,000 bottles of WŸLD released every year, this extraordinary spirit and iconic decanter is set to be in high demand The highly anticipated launch is set to take place in early 2025 Prepare to experience a gin like no other, as Brockmans reveals WŸLD, a luxuriously flamboyant, ultra-exclusive liquid – the kind of which has never been showcased before.

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How Dr Pepper Became the Internet’s Favorite Offbeat Cocktail Ingredient

VinePair

In June came the startling news that Dr Pepper had officially passed Pepsi to rank as America’s second best-selling soda brand, now controlling 8.34 percent of the U.S. market. Articles online tried to assess the “how” and “why” of the situation — whether Pepsi sales are radically falling , Americans have indeed become more enamored with “ swicy ” foods, or maybe the mere fact that all soda sales are slumping, with some brands feeling the effects more than others.

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Review: Basil Hayden 10 Year Old Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

The Origins Of The Basil Hayden 10 Year Old The Basil Hayden brand was founded by legendary Master Distiller, Booker Noe. Booker was a 6th generation Beam family Master Distiller, of Jim Beam fame. Booker Noe’s vision for Basil Hayden was to create a bourbon that would appeal to both seasoned bourbon drinkers and newcomers by offering a lighter, more refined take on traditional bourbon.

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Review: Dow’s Tawny Port 10 Years Old and 20 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

We regularly take a fresh peek at Dow’s Tawny Port collection, with regular reviews dating back to 2019. Recently Graham’s updated its packaging with a more traditional bottle design, while dropping the cardboard canister. Like most nonvintage Port, consistency is the name of the game, though we were more impressed with these wines now than ever before.

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Uncle Nearest Launches Low-Proof Tennessee Whiskey Nearest Green

VinePair

On Tuesday, Tennessee whiskey brand Uncle Nearest launched Nearest Green, a lower-proof expression made with cocktails in mind. Crafted by four-time Master Blender of the Year and fifth-generation Green descendant Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green arrives at a mellow 42 percent ABV and a price tag of just $30, according to a press release. Until now, the brand’s least-boozy offering was Uncle Nearest 1884, a small-batch whiskey bottled at 93 proof, while all of its other expressions have clock

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Mountain Cider High Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Get ready for a flavor adventure with the refreshing Mountain Cider High! This unique drink combines crisp and refreshing apple cider with the citrus flavor of Mountain Dew, all brought together smooth vodka.

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The VinePair Podcast: Diageo Bets Big on NA Spirits

VinePair

Last week, Diageo announced that it had acquired Ritual Zero Proof, the top-selling non-alcoholic spirits brand in the United States. The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Could this be Diageo buying up any potential competition to Seedlip, a brand that’s been in the portfolio since 2019?

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Russian Cider Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Russian Cider cocktail is so simple, but absolutely delicious. As you can guess from the name, it's a blend of vodka and sparkling apple cider.

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Sculpture Hospitality Launches Innovative Ordering Feature to Streamline Inventory Management

Sculpture Hospitality

Toronto, ON, Canada– September 25, 2024 – Sculpture Hospitality , the pioneering leader in beverage and food inventory management solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Ordering feature. This cutting-edge tool is designed to streamline the ordering process for its clients, further enhancing their ability to manage inventory efficiently.

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The Complete Rundown On Johnnie Walker’s Squid Game Collaboration

The Whiskey Wash

Three years after the premier of the smash-hit show, Squid Game , a new season is finally on the horizon. Johnnie Walker is inviting whisky fans and avid Squid Game watchers to ‘pick your player’ in a unique, celebratory collaboration. The partnership will see the release of limited-edition Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Olds , with numbers on the bottles ranging from 001 to 456, a nod to the number of players in Squid Game.

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This 1940s Competition Gave Us the Giant Chickens We Eat Today

VinePair

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. If you’ve ever wandered through the poultry section of the grocery store and wondered when the f*ck chickens got so massive, you’re not alone. You’re also not mistaken — they have gotten bigger.

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14 Apple Cider Cocktails You’ve Got To Try

Mix That Drink

Apple cider isn't just for sipping on a crisp autumn day. It's also delicious in cocktails. We've got some wonderful apple cider cocktails for you to try.

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Empirical Launches Groundbreaking New Spirit, Cilantro, and Debuts New Bar, 53 A.D.

Bartender.com

Empirical Cilantro is a bold, innovative spirit set to shake up cocktail culture New York, Sept. 30, 2024 – Flavor, first. What happens when Noma’s former head of R&D becomes a distiller? A wildly imaginative, rule-breaking take on spirits, informed by years of experimentation with ingredients, taste profiles and genre-blurring culinary techniques at one of the world’s most lauded restaurants.

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Devon Air Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Devon Air cocktail blends the apple brandy and apple cider with gin and grenadine. The taste is something like a crisp apple that's just barely sweet.

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Quando la musica si ferma: come le sale da gioco online continuano la notte dopo l’ultima chiamata

Nightlife City Guide

La vita notturna riguarda l’energia, l’eccitazione e il brivido di vivere il momento. Per molti partecipanti alla festa, la notte non finisce quando l’ultima canzone si affievolisce o quando il barista annuncia l’ultima chiamata. Che tu sia in una vivace città come Las Vegas, nelle vivaci strade di Ibiza o in una rilassata cittadina balneare, il desiderio di prolungare l’eccitazione notturna è universale.

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San Francisco’s Presidio Celebrates 30 Years As A National Park Site

PubClub

A former Army base, the Presidio in San Francisco is one of the most visited parks in America. Photo: Charity Vargas The Presidio, a park in San Francisco that provides beautiful views of Golden Gate Park among other things, celebrates its 30th anniversary as a national park. The former Army post is one ne of the most visited parks in America. An event held on Oct. 1 ncluded special recognition of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, champion of the bi-partisan legislation that created the Presidio Tru

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When the Music Stops: How Online Gaming Rooms Continue the Night After Last Call

Nightlife City Guide

Nightlife is about energy, excitement and the thrill of living in the moment. For many partygoers, the night doesn't end when the last song fades away or when the bartender announces last call. Whether you're in a bustling city like Las Vegas, the bustling streets of Ibiza, or a laid-back beach town, the desire to prolong the night's excitement is universal.

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PLANTERAY RUM LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE PXXO 20TH ANNIVERSARY RUM WITH PEDRO XIMÉNEZ CASK FINISH

Bar Magazine

Planteray Rum announces the launch of its Pedro Ximénez finished of their multi-award winning XO 20th Anniversary rum. Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary rum is a globally acclaimed extra-old rum that embodies the rich heritage of Barbadian rum craftsmanship. Originally crafted back in 2009 to honour Alexandre Gabriel’s 20 years as Maison Ferrand’s Master Blender.

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Scotch whisky firm Nc’nean Distillery launches bottle-return scheme

Just Drinks

Scottish independent whisky maker Nc’nean Distillery has launched its own bottle return scheme in the UK via its website.

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A guide for employers on fair and transparent tipping

Bar Magazine

Millions of employees are set to take home more earnings, as the new ‘ Tipping Act ‘ comes into force this October. These new regulations are monumental for people working in hospitality, as new rules state that 100% of tip earnings must go to workers. Businesses in England, Scotland, and Wales, will be breaking the law if they hold back service charges, make any deductions to tips, or allocate them unfairly, which has been a long-standing issue in the industry.

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Ross Carter resigns as chief executive of The Drinks Trust

Drinks International

The Drinks Trust has announced the resignation of Ross Carter, who served as chief executive officer for the organisation since July 2019.

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Get Ready for a Brew-tifully Spooky Season as Greene King Launches Halloween Cask Beer

Bar Magazine

In the lead-up to Halloween, Greene King Brewery is unveiling a selection of spooky seasonal beers to mark the occasion, including the special release of a brand-new cask ale in collaboration with Nethergate Brewery. This new launch will mark the third collaboration between Greene King and Nethergate and is the darkest and most daring brew to date, Blood Hound.

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Gin Ting eyes Europe with new export deal

Just Drinks

Gin Ting, a UK business marketing flavoured gin and rum, is eyeing markets in central and eastern Europe as it embarks on an export push.

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CALEÑO EXPANDS NON-ALCOHOLIC RUM RANGE WITH NEW TROPICAL WHITE COCONUT AND MANGO PASSION FRUIT FLAVOURS

Bar Magazine

Caleño, the tropical non-alcoholic spirit brand that bottles up the vibes of Colombia, today announced the launch of two new flavoured non-alcoholic rums – White Coconut Rum and Mango & Passion Fruit Rum. The move into the non-alcoholic flavoured rum category aligns with Caleño’s significant expansion in the United States, a rapidly growing market, and reflects the broader trend in the no and low alcohol sector, which is projected to grow by 30% annually, outpacing conventional s

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Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2024: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company 

Just Drinks

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing (CMBC) is a winner in four categories in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards.

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Laphroaig appoints new distillery manager

Drinks International

Islay distillery Laphroaig has appointed George Campbell as its new distillery manager.

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Diageo bets on new drinking Rituals

Just Drinks

Diageo, the owner of Seedlip’s non-alc spirits alternatives, has bought full control of Chicago-based Ritual Zero Proof.

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Wine Reviews: American Wines

Cheers

For our latest round of wine reviews, we asked our national wine panel to taste and rate American Wines. As always, these reviews include tasting notes, ratings and suggested retail price for a 750-ml. bottle unless otherwise noted. If you’d like to submit wines for review, please do so through our Wine Stars app. Rating System Five Stars (100-92): A top-flight wine, superior in taste and character, and providing a superior price/value ratio.

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Ottakringer Getränke CEO to lead brewery division

Just Drinks

Austria-based beverage group Ottakringer Getränke has appointed its CEO Markus Raunig as the MD of its brewery business.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

VinePair

Cocktail trends come and go. And while some tried-and-true classics never go out of fashion, there are others that have become so overexposed that they lose their luster — or just drive bartenders bananas when ordered. Seeking to find out which drinks deserve to get the axe, we asked bartenders to spill the tea on the orders that make them wince. Unsurprisingly, the pros had plenty of strong opinions.