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At This Bangkok Bar, No Thai Staple Is Off-Limits—Squid Included

PUNCH

A top Bangkok cocktail bar, Mahaniyom, spotlights squid in a creative, savory vodka and mezcal drink that's like a clarified Bloody Mary.

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Hibiscus Soda made with Casa Azul Tequila

Chilled Magazine

A vibrant, refreshing and up-leveled Tequila Soda, featuring Casa Azul Blanco and hibiscus-raspberry tea. The hibiscus adds a subtle floral note, while the raspberry brings a hint of tart sweetness, creating a beautifully balanced and invigorating cocktail. Tequila Hibiscus Soda Ingredients 1 ½ oz Casa Azul Blanco ¾ oz. Hibiscus Raspberry Tea Syrup ½ oz.

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Field Report: Brass Ring Brewing

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” How have I been alive and drinking beer for this long without ever having heard this Bukowski quote? If nothing else, I have Brass Ring Brewing in Grand Rapids to thank for that … but I also have a lot more to thank them for.

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Stephanie Macleod Wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ Title for Record-Breaking Sixth Time

Chilled Magazine

Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has been named Master Blender of the Year by the International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 for a sixth consecutive time. Stephanie made history in 2019 as the first woman to win the prestigious Master Blender of the Year title and has continued her winning streak ever since. This incredible feat recognizes her world-leading expertise in the art of whisky-making as Master Blender for DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky and Malt Maste

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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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The 16 Best Rieslings for 2024

VinePair

Ever come across a movie that has a 32 percent audience score but 90 percent critics score? That’s kind of like Riesling. Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. In reality, Riesling takes on a wide range of expressions. Many examples are bone dry with laser-like acidity and a crisp mineral edge, while others offer ripe fruit flavors and, yes, a slight hint of sweetness

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Elayne Duff Appointed by Heaven Hill Brands as Global Director of Advocacy

Chilled Magazine

Heaven Hill Brands announced the appointment of Elayne Duff as the new Global Director of Advocacy. “Elayne is a force within the hospitality industry and we are thrilled to expand her oversight across the full Heaven Hill portfolio,” says Kate Latts, Co-President of Heaven Hill Brands. “Her extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the spirits industry make her the perfect fit for leading our advocacy efforts.

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Cool Down with 3 New Flavors from Monin

Chilled Magazine

This summer has been a hot one, so why not keep cool and hydrate with Monin’s new flavors? Earlier this year, the brand released a Sugar Free Lavender Syrup to join their existing Florals line. It’s ideal for health-conscious consumers seeking to reduce their sugar intake, but still want to indulge in full-flavored beverages (maybe on a rooftop or sipping poolside!).

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IHCL announces luxury resort and hotel in Bahrain

Spiritz

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), known for its iconic Taj brand, has announced the signing of two significant projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain: a luxury hotel and a boutique resort. This move makes IHCL the first Indian hospitality company to establish a presence in Bahrain, enhancing its footprint in the Middle East. Situated in the scenic Hamala region, the forthcoming Taj resort will offer a luxurious escape with 251 beautifully designed rooms that capture the island's tranquil amb

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4 Must Mix Cocktails made with Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask Finish

Chilled Magazine

Santa Teresa Rum introduces its latest innovation, Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask Finish, the second release in its Cask Finish Series. This unique expression begins with its acclaimed Santa Teresa 1796 rum, triple-aged using the Solera method. It undergoes an additional three months of aging in American white oak casks that previously held a rum-based cold brew made from 100% Arabica beans grown, roasted, and ground at Hacienda Santa Teresa.

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5 Scotch Whiskies For A Smoky Rob Roy

The Whiskey Wash

A Manhattan, but make it scotch. The Rob Roy cocktail is similar to the Manhattan in many ways. However, this cocktail calls specifically for scotch whisky. It can be made ‘dry’, ‘sweet’, or ‘perfect’. Today, however, I would like to make them smoky! So, if you are a peated whisky fan who is partial to a cocktail, read on to see my recommendations for the best scotch to make a smoky Rob Roy.

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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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Review: Wines of Hard Working Wines, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

McPrice Myers recently launched a new label of (very) affordable wines called Hard Working Wines — all made not with generic Central Valley fruit but rather (for the most part) more prized Paso Robles grapes. And yet prices on all of these wines are kept to just $20 a bottle. Let’s dig in. 2021 High on the Hog Red Wine Paso Robles – 25% Grenache, 25% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah, 14% Petite Sirah, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Mourvedre.

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Lagvulin’s Long Lost Long Trophy To Return Home

The Whiskey Wash

This Lagavulin Trophy Cup is over 130 years old and was presented by Peter Mackie to the winner of the 13th Battery, 1st Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers’ drill and carbine rifle shooting. Photo: Mark Littler Ltd Sometimes in life serendipity places something in front of you that you are uniquely placed to appreciate. At first glance this silver trophy cup was just another commemoration for something that was deeply significant to someone once, and yet was now consigned to an unremarkable auction

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We Asked 15 What’s the Best New Rum That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024)

VinePair

For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. But thankfully, those days are behind us, and the U.S. is embracing rums in every facet. With a rich, storied history that dates back to pre-colonial days, rum-making traditions are varied across the Caribbean, resulting in spirits that span generations and islands.

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Aether Brand Group acquires mezcal producer Corte Vetusto

Just Drinks

The US-based Aether Brand Group has acquired the mezcal producer Corte Vetusto. Set up in 2017 its markets include the US and UK.

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Can the Beverage Industry Stand United Amid Anti-Alcohol Animosity on Multiple Fronts?

VinePair

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. If a house divided against itself cannot stand, it behooves the industry to band together to fend off attacks. So, is the industry in fact united across tiers and categories? Or is it at war with itself? On the broad message — that alcohol has a place in society, and that it can be consumed at safe levels — the industry largely agrees.

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Smoke Lab Vodka 1L and 1.75L

Cheers

India’sNV Group and Smoke Lab Vodka, an industry-recognized, Rising Star Growth Brand in 2023 and 2024 , have announced the debut of Smoke Lab Classic Vodka in two new formats: 1L and 1.75L. The new 1L size has been developed specifically for on-premise establishments — restaurants, bars and nightclubs — to build well partnerships and permanent drink menu features.

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Rate This $100,000 Whisky Collection!

The Whiskey Wash

Join Mark Littler , Editor-In-Chief of The Whiskey Wash, as he talks through an amazing collection of scotch whisky, worth over $100,000 in our new YouTube video ! As the whisky market has changed and evolved in recent years, it has become increasingly clear that there is two sides to said market: drinking and collecting/investing. These bottles are probably not ones to crack open on a Friday night with your friends.

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Review: 2009 Cantine Florio Marsala Vergine Reserva

Drinkhacker

Marsala is rarely sipped by itself in the U.S., most often appearing as the cooking wine used to make veal or chicken marsala. But like Port and sherry, Marsala is a fortified wine that can be crafted and aged to be distinctive and enjoyable on its own. Today we sample the highest classification of Marsala, a Vergine Reserva, which must be at least ten years old and is crafted to be sipped.

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UK’s Paramount Retail Group enters drinks with Saltaire Brewery acquisition

Just Drinks

Paramount Retail Group said it “foresees” a growing demand for “authentic” British products in the UK and internationally.

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From city to coast or sea to summit, The Burnt Chef Project launches a duo of summer fundraising challenges

Bar Magazine

The Burnt Chef Project has announced a pair of fundraising challenges taking place in September that are designed to test the determination of participants while raising all-important funds and awareness for the work of the not-for-profit organisation. Returning following the success of the event in 2023, The Burnt Chef Project has entered a dedicated team in the infamous London to Brighton Cycle Ride on the 15 th September 2024.

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7-Eleven’s New Slurpee Flavor Is… Pumpkin Spice?

VinePair

Pumpkin spice season creeps up earlier and earlier every year, with brands rushing to put out fall-themed drinks, bites, candles, Chapsticks, and more. But this year might have set the record, with autumnal beverages hitting menus as early as Aug. 1. And one of them is straight out of a nightmare: the 7-Eleven Pumpkin Spice Slurpee. You read that right.

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UKHOSPITALITY RESPONDS TO INTEREST RATE CUT

Bar Magazine

Responding, Allen Simpson, Deputy Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “I hope this will provide some relief for businesses that are continuing to pay back Covid loans, and encourage consumers to spend. “Now is the time to press the accelerator on growth. We need to see interest rates continue to fall, and for the Government to urgently implement its promised reforms to business rates.

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Wine 101: Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics

VinePair

The Roman Empire’s wine industry was massive. As we travel through time, we see the grapevine spread throughout Italy in tandem with the flourishing of the Empire itself. However, when Rome fell in 476, documentation of anything viticulture-related essentially went into hibernation. At that time, a bunch of cultures tried to fill the newly created power vacuum on the Italian peninsula, and kind of made a mess of things as the economy collapsed.

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I migliori bar sportivi negli Stati Uniti

Nightlife City Guide

I bar sportivi sono una parte particolarmente importante della cultura americana, poiché forniscono luoghi multiculturali in cui i fan possono godersi i loro giochi preferiti. Uno sport bar è molto più di un semplice luogo in cui guardare gli eventi sportivi: è uno spazio in cui i fan possono riunirsi, tifare e sperimentare l’amicizia con altri fan mentre si godono cibi e bevande deliziosi.

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Suffolk Hires Leif Johnson to West Coast Aviation Team, Furthering Firm’s Commitment to Driving Innovation and Expansion in High-Growth Sector

PubClub

California-based leader will leverage data and insights to manage projects and demonstrate how technology continues to push the industry forward LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, is announcing the addition of Leif Johnson as Project Executive of its Aviation team on the West Coast.

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L’avventura ti aspetta: ottieni il massimo dalla tua esperienza nelle sale da gioco asiatiche

Nightlife City Guide

I casinò in Asia offrono un’esperienza unica che unisce entusiasmo e ricchezza culturale, rendendoli una destinazione privilegiata per gli appassionati di gioco d’azzardo. Dai casinò appariscenti di Macao ai resort di lusso a Singapore e alle esperienze di gioco che riflettono la cultura coreana, l’Asia sta emergendo come un hub per il turismo dei casinò.

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California, Florida, and New York Split the Gold in Visitors to Paris During Olympics

PubClub

Data collected by Azira reveals key insights about Americans making the trip to the Summer Olympics PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New data from the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris reveals an exciting split: California, Florida, and New York evenly shared over 30% of all U.S. travelers attending the event. These three heavyweight states were followed by New Jersey (8.57%) and Texas (6.7%).

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Make a Cucumber Collins Cocktail Recipe

Gastronom

Last Updated on August 2, 2024 by Leah Hall Make a Cucumber Collins cocktail all summer long with fresh cucumbers, and you will have a refreshing drink with gin or vodka! If you have a lot of fresh cucumbers coming out of your garden like we do, you may be looking for ideas to … The post Make a Cucumber Collins Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

PubClub

Q2 RevPAR increased 2.6% above 2023 Acquired a boutique lifestyle hotel in Denver Announced increase of quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter Highlights Portfolio Comparable RevPAR of $157.30; an increase of 2.6% from last year Total Revenue of $369.3 million; an increase of 3.5% from last year Net Income of $37.3 million

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The 8 best things to do in Korea

Nightlife City Guide

South Korea, a vibrant mix of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, offers a myriad of activities for visitors. From historic sites and vibrant cities to breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights, there's something for everyone. Here are the best things to do in Korea, including the increasingly popular activity of online gambling. Explore the historical sites of Seoul Seoul, the capital, is a captivating mix of old and new.

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RLJ Lodging Trust Acquires Hotel Teatro in Denver

PubClub

BETHESDA, M.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has acquired the fee simple interest in the 110-room Hotel Teatro in Denver (the “Hotel”) for a purchase price of $35.5 million. The Hotel was redeveloped into an independent boutique lifestyle hotel following the transformational conversion of the historic Denver Tramway Company office building, built circa 1911.

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Adventure awaits - get the most out of your Asian gaming experience

Nightlife City Guide

Casinos in Asia offer a unique experience that combines excitement and cultural richness, making them a prime destination for gambling enthusiasts. From flashy casinos in Macau to luxury resorts in Singapore and gaming experiences that reflect Korean culture, Asia is emerging as a hub for casino tourism. Each destination offers a unique experience, making each visit memorable and enjoyable.

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Ruta Maya Belizean Rum Explorers only

Bar Magazine

Born of the untamed wilds of Belize, Ruta Maya is an exceptional, sustainably crafted rum. Brand new to the UK market, Ruta Maya Rum is for explorers only, pioneers of premium spirits ready to embark on a quest for distinction. Take the path less travelled and journey down the Belize River, where the whispers of its rich Mayan heritage meet the pulse of the present.

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The best sports bars in the USA

Nightlife City Guide

Sports bars are an especially important part of American culture, providing multicultural places for fans to enjoy their favorite games. A sports bar is more than just a place to watch sporting events – it's a space where fans can gather, cheer, and experience friendship with other fans while enjoying delicious food and drinks. In this article, we'll introduce you to some of the best sports bars in America, examining what makes them unique and why they're so popular among sports fans.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrates National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with Free Cookies

PubClub

The first-ever food baked in outer space will be available on Aug. 4 at all DoubleTree U.S. hotels MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calling all cookie lovers , in celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, DoubleTree by Hilton is extending its signature warm welcome to everyone, from guests to the general public. On this delicious day, stop by DoubleTree by Hilton’s U.S. hotels to choose between a complimentary original warm chocolate chip cookie or the allergy-friendly