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Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Shelton, who fell in love with fig leaves during a chefs tasting in Seattle, uses a multi-day infusion to preserve their fresh, green character.
Owners David Abram and Carla Uriarte (Image: Bar Freda’s) Fredas is set to reopen in Chippendale on 24 April, but not in the same way as before. Fredas caf will be transforming into Bar Fredas. The highly anticipated open has been brewing since 2020 when they were forced to close Fredas Bar and nightclub due to redevelopment. With the Darlinghurst location opening a few months later, Cafe Freda’s, has since been forced to close in December 2024 due to yet another redevelopment, pavin
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.
Wild Turkey Longbranch is a collaborative effort from master distillers of Wild Turkey, Eddie Russell, and the former creative director of the brand, Matthew McConaughey.
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On April 14, 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. Its been resurfacing ever since. How often and how vividly the ship reappears in the public imagination varies according to the years news and zeitgeist. High points were 1955, when A Night to Remember , Walter Lords definitive history of the Titanic, was published; 1985, when Bob Ballard reached the wreck on the ocean floor; 1997, when Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio did that cringey splayed-wing thing on the bow in the Titanic m
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
Some sad news to kick off this week’s email: Our condolences to the team at Falling Knife Brewing in Minneapolis, whose owner and chief brewing officer, Tom Berg, passed away last week at just 46. Berg loved craft beer, the local music scene and Timberwolves basketball, famously helping to make Falling Knife a big destination for Wolves games since opening the brewery in 2019.
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Still Life Spring, presented in a frosted Lalique decanter, is one of the bottles recently stolen from the distillery. Credit: The Glenturret Police are investigating after several “high-value” bottles of whisky were stolen from The Glenturret Distillery near Crieff, Perthshire on Saturday in what marks the third significant theft from a Scottish distillery in recent years.
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For the last episode of the this season, we’ve taken The Cocktail Lovers podcast on the road. In the first of our city specials, we’re in New York where we spent three nights in seven incredible bars (eight if you count the two at Sip & Guzzle). Listen to our brand new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right here… As well as trying the drinks we caught up with the movers and shakers behind them to find out more about their respective venues and what they t
Credit: Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace Distillery faced disaster in recent days after non-stop rain caused the river to burst its banks. According to Kentucky.com , Buffalo Trace Distiller Harlen Wheatley called the flood one of the most severe that weve seen. Luckily, however, the Kentucky River has returned to normal levels, allowing Buffalo Trace Distillery to begin comprehensive recovery efforts at its historic Frankfort campus.
Jiggers are an essential part of any bartenders arsenal. Without them, recipe proportions get out of whack, drinks can turn out too boozy or not boozy enough and consistency goes out the window. But in high-volume sports bars and dives where the cocktail menu doesnt stretch beyond two- to three-ingredient highballs, many bartenders resort to free pouring (with a speed pourer attached to a bottle) to maximize efficiency.
Credit: SMWS The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is launching a limited-edition spring collection featuring four rare single-cask whiskies with age statements ranging from 27 to 35 years old. The Whispers of Spring Creators Collection will be available beginning April 16 with extremely limited bottle counts. The collection, priced at $1,525 for the complete set, features expressions from the Lowland, Highland, and Speyside regions, with individual bottles ranging from $315-$595. “Whisper
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