Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Portland, Oregon’s proximity to Forest Park , one of the nation’s largest urban forest reserves, is my favorite thing about the city. In one moment, you can brunch on eggs Benedict and mimosas and the next explore hiking trails in a lush 5,200-acre forest. So I was excited about Freeland Spirits Forest Gin. It spotlights ingredients found in that very park, five blocks away from the distillery.
A Bar Above
MARCH 8, 2024
Ready to spice up your culinary journey? Then the National Restaurant Association Show 2024 is calling your name… And the best part? Chris will be there repping A Bar Above! When : May 18-21, 2024 Where : The bustling city of Chicago ( McCormick Place : 2301 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616) Find Us : Booth 11143 Photo by Tim Gouw via www.unsplash.com This awesome expo promises to be an unforgettable experience for foodservice professionals and enthusiasts alike, so we hope to see you there.
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PUNCH
MARCH 8, 2024
This two-ingredient highball recipe from New York bar Sip & Guzzle is easy to make despite its layered, tropical flavor. Here's how.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 8, 2024
Hi, all — Sharing this one with you a little early as I’m currently on the way to Kalamazoo, where I’ll be attending a pre-Oberon Day media event at Bell’s. Will keep you posted via Instagram stories. Also, any/all important news that comes from this little gathering will go to Premium Subscribers first. Premium Subscribers already have a good idea of what’s coming this summer from Bell’s from the labels for new Oberon options that we’ve shared, but I
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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.
PUNCH
MARCH 8, 2024
In just five years, the three-ingredient cocktail from one of Tokyo’s best bartenders has made it onto menus as far away as Thailand and Germany.
Spiritz
MARCH 8, 2024
Chandigarh’s excise and taxation department has received bids for only 51 liquor vends of the total 97 liquor vends available for allotment under the Chandigarh’s excise policy, for the fiscal year 2024-25. For the financial year 2024-25, the department has decided to give 84 licences and increase the number of liquor vends from 95 to 97. The total reserve price of all liquor vends in Chandigarh has been fixed at Rs. 452.29 crore.
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Spiritz
MARCH 8, 2024
The 16th edition of Culinary Art India commenced on 7th March at AAHAR, which is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Culinary Art India marks the beginning of a five-day celebration of culinary mastery. Hosted by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) in partnership with ITPO and Hospitality First, the event is presenting talent and innovation in various culinary disciplines.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 8, 2024
We review Lost Lantern Mountain Meadow St. George Spirits Single Malt, aged four years and sourced from a pioneer California craft distillery. (image via Lost Lantern) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. American independent bottlers are a new and emerging category on the domestic whiskey scene.
Spiritz
MARCH 8, 2024
Beam Suntory has signed up as a Gold Partner Sponsor for the 2024 APTRA India Conference, which is set to take place in Delhi during 19th-21st March. The conference programme incorporates two key areas of focus: the travel retail opportunities represented by India’s surging aviation growth, and the rise of the Indian consumers. “We are delighted to be supporting this year’s APTRA India Conference,” noted Beam Suntory’s Brand Marketing Director, Global Travel Retail, Manuel Gonzalez.
VinePair
MARCH 8, 2024
As red wine skews toward lighter-bodied, low-alcohol, chillable expressions , there’s an opposite movement gaining steam in the world of white wine. Instead of leaning lighter, sommeliers are embracing more textured and full-bodied whites — particularly those from the Iberian peninsula. This up-and-coming category has become a secret weapon for somms looking to provide their guests with complex white wines at a solid price point.
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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
SevenRooms
MARCH 8, 2024
Bianca Esmond With Easter spending averaging $192 per person in 2023, it’s time, once again, to capitalize on the annual tradition. For many, the Easter and Passover holidays center around food — brunch anyone? To make your restaurant the place to be this year, plan sprawling menus and events guests can enjoy in-house or at home. There’s no stopping the Easter Bunny and Elijah from coming to town, so you’ll need to schedule your marketing promos now.
VinePair
MARCH 8, 2024
On a 2006 hike in Everglades National Park, beer lover David Kleban shared his idea of starting a brewery with his dad, who jokingly responded that David would drink all of his own profits. “I then figured that if I made enough beer, that problem could be solved,” David says. While David had brewing on the brain, his brother Daniel Kleban was studying to be a lawyer.
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Connect with the drinks sector at Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2024 – the go-to event for pub and bar operators. Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation, is set to welcome the pub & bar sector to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for three busy days of networking, inspiration and streamlined product sourcing.
Drinkhacker
MARCH 8, 2024
Presented in an artful, oversized bottle and carrying a substantial price tag, Emyla is clearly an ultra-premium tequila by design. It is the brainchild of founder Art Davtyan, who named the tequila by combining the names of his two daughters, and it is produced at the Casa Maestri distillery, which makes a broad range of products in the category. Emyla is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave drawn from both the Highlands and the Lowlands of Jalisco, and it has no additives.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 8, 2024
English whisky is an emerging industry, and more and more English single malts are making their way into the market, including White Peak Wire Works. Found in 2016 by Max Vaughan, White Peak Distillery is the fulfillment of his dream of creating whisky in Derbyshire. The distillery is situated in the former Johnson & Nephew wire works factory by a river and within an ancient woodland, a location so rich in history that it was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 2001.
Just Drinks
MARCH 8, 2024
The Duckhorn Portfolio has cut its sales and earnings forecast for the second time this financial year as it expects singe-digit growth.
Boozist
MARCH 8, 2024
if you’re like me, you’ve probably seen Buzzard’s Roost on the shelf and wondered what the story was. Now that they’re releasing a new American Whiskey at a lower price point, it’s time for me to learn. Buzzard’s Roost is part of the ever-growing population of independent blenders who purchase aged whiskey, throw it in […] The post Buzzard’s Roost American Whiskey breaths new life into sloppy seconds appeared first on Boozist.
The Cocktail Lovers
MARCH 8, 2024
In partnership with World Class World Class GB 2024 competitors. Top row from left: Carrie Hooters, Mandy Genewein, Kim Toft, Hong Po Wong; Middle row from left: Katie Rouse, Courtney Francis, Noa Wang, Claudia Denis; Bottom row from left: Eve Lucia Morley, Jade Claudia, Benedetta Paris, Jeanne Mathieu, Amber Lloyd Since its launch in 2009, World Class has always been so much more than a straightforward cocktail competition.
Cheers
MARCH 8, 2024
Bruichladdich Distillery Company has released Port Charlotte 18 Year Old. This stays true to the traditionally heavily peated Port Charlotte profile, the distillery says. The spirit matured in a combination of refill sherry casks (74%) and refill French oak wine casks (26%). Altogether this adds dried fruit and sweetness to the single malt, according to distillery notes, complementing Port Charlotte’s barbeque peat smoke.
Drinkhacker
MARCH 8, 2024
It’s been a few years since we last checked in on Richmond’s Reservoir Distillery. The craft whiskey producer remains rather unique among its peers, offering 100% grain mashbills and aging in small barrels (mostly 5-gallon). While we’ve already covered their core portfolio and one half of the Hunter and Scott line, today we’re taking a look at the distillery’s limited edition Holland’s expressions.
VinePair
MARCH 8, 2024
“Cocktail College” is brought to you by George Dickel. Let me tell you a little story, listener. From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried and true distillation techniques. And here’s why I’m excited to partner with Dickel today: Whether you’re talking Tennessee whiskey or Bourbon, DIckel actually puts both of those different types of spirits o
Cheers
MARCH 8, 2024
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The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 8, 2024
Blanton’s Bourbon fans have raised $1 million for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Credit: Buffalo Trace Distillery. Fans of Blanton’s Bourbon have made $1 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital following an inaugural Blanton’s sweepstake hosted by Sazerac and the Buffalo Trace Distillery. The Blanton’s Gold Charity Sweepstake winner received a VIP tour of the Buffalo Trace Distillery followed by a private lunch for themselves and seven guests.
PubClub
MARCH 8, 2024
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UNITE HERE Local 11 and dozens of workers and clergy leaders from CLUE held a press conference calling for a boycott of the Hotel Figueroa and The Botanical Group, which is the newest restaurant operator, on Thursday. The worker-called boycott marks a significant escalation in a months-long labor dispute that began last July.
Cocktails with Suderman
MARCH 8, 2024
If you are familiar with certain corners of the political newsletter/podcast ecosystem, you have probably encountered the term “steel-manning.” Steel-manning is a term and practice that came about in reaction to the sense that a lot of folks in the political pundit business were framing their arguments in response to the weakest — and perhaps even distorted or outright fake — of their opponents’ arguments.
PubClub
MARCH 8, 2024
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (“Wynn Resorts”) today announced the final results of the previously announced tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, to purchase a portion of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.’s outstanding 5.500% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”).
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
With Cult Furniture’s Made to Order range, venues can create interiors tailored to their aesthetic, aligning with their unique brand identity. As the heartbeat of any bar, the ambiance and design play a crucial role in attracting and retaining visitors. Capturing the essence of your establishment through carefully selected furniture can make all the difference in creating an unforgettable experience.
Just Drinks
MARCH 8, 2024
Germany’s Krombacher is set to roll out the Starnberger beer brand in several other European countries.
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Raissa de Haas, Co-Founder of Double Dutch, shares insight into the brand’s annual Female Bartending Scholarship, explaining how they are elevating women in the industry and why this is so important. Raissa, what influenced the establishment of Double Dutch’s Female Bartending Scholarship? The hospitality industry sees women underrepresented in senior and management positions.
Just Drinks
MARCH 8, 2024
Mast-Jägermeister will no longer distribute Rémy Cointreau’s portfolio in the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the end of this month.
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Nelson’s Advantage glasswashers offer wet-led venues sparkling results, and a flawless pour for The Cocktail Trading Company! Nelson’s Advantage range of glasswashers is designed to suit the most challenging demands of busy bars and restaurants. Advantage promises an exceptional build quality, superb results and ongoing reliability. With reliability at its heart, the design and build quality of Advantage glasswashers will cope with the most stringent demands of the hospitality industry.
Good Spirits News
MARCH 8, 2024
15 STARS 8 & 15 YEAR PRIVATE STOCK BOURBON Like the previous 7 & 15 Year expression, this is a blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys. Here, the bottling includes whiskeys that were aged 8 and 15 years. The brand name pays homage to Kentucky, the 15th state in the Union. Available in March 2024 in KY, IN, TN, MO, GA, LA, FL, MA, OR & IL.
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Emma Campbell, Marketing Manager at Lanchester Wines, reveals the relationship between design, quality and physical appeal of wine offerings, sharing insight to consider when choosing the best selection of reds, white and sparkling’s at your venue. The most important thing to remember designing a wine brand is that everyone wants a bottle of wine that looks more expensive than it is.
Just Drinks
MARCH 8, 2024
Duckhorn is seeing distributors’ stocks wind down and expects them to increase orders, giving a boost to the low-growth “luxury” wine market in the US.
Bar Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
Archie Heaton, Head of Growth at Level, the UK’s most technically advanced On-Demand Pay provider, reveals how this new tech is helping hospitality groups such as Stonegate and Mitchells & Butlers boost staff retention. With inflation high and union strikes dominating the headlines, many employers are naturally worried about what they can afford to pay their workers.
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