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5 (More) to Try: Slovenian Wine

Imbibe Magazine

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. Daniel Lukin-Beck, general manager of Vinum Imports , which has specialized in wines from the country for more than 20 years, offered an introduction in our “5 to Try” column. But we encountered many fans of Slovenia’s fresh and diverse wines, such as Lou Amdur, owner of LA’s Lou Wine Shop (purveyor of “natural and unusual wines”), who we tapped to recomme

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Diageo names Julie Brown to its Board of Directors

Spiritz

Diageo announces the appointment of Julie Brown as a Non-Executive Director, effective 5 August 2024. On appointment, Julie will succeed Alan Stewart as Chair of the Audit Committee, who will retire from the Board immediately prior to Diageo’s AGM in September 2024. Julie has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of GSK plc since 1 May 2023, prior to which she served as Chief Operating and Financial Officer and Executive Director, Burberry Group plc between 2017 and 2023.

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How California’s Proposed Drinks To-Go Bill Could Affect These Beach Towns

PubClub

This sign says it all about Smackfest in Hermosa Beach, CA. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger California, like many states around the USA, are turning to pubclubbers to save the economy. Legislation is in the works to create “entertainment zones” and allow to-go alcohol sales at bars and restaurants. Already in the Golden State, such a law exists in San Francisco for special events, and with Senate Bill 969 it could expand to all days across the sta

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How Black Bartenders and Restaurateurs Are Creating More Blended Fusion Bar Programs

VinePair

The concept of fusion food and drinks is simple: to blend two (or more) vastly different cultures together to create something exploratory and delicious. Some examples like ramen carbonara, oxtail pizza, or the now ubiquitous Korean fried chicken likely come to mind. But while it’s now become commonplace to see the ingredients and dishes of two distinct European or Asian cuisines mixed and matched on one plate or in a single glass, it’s still rare to see two Black cuisines do the same and be cal

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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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Review: Rolling Fork Amburana Odyssey Rum

Drinkhacker

Rolling Fork is an indie spirits bottler that is focused on rum. Drew has looked at a few of its unique expressions in the past, and now we’re back with another limited edition release that is unlike anything else you’re likely to find on the market. The catch: Amburana oak aging. Amburana Oak is a type of Brazilian wood that is seeing increasing use in spirits production… though it isn’t without some level of controversy, as the finished products can be polarizing, espec

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Cocktail Musings: A Certain House Revisited

Thirsty Camel Cocktails

In my last post, I mentioned that it was the start of Pisces season, a sign that happens to occupy the place in my personal birth chart that helps me to understand the feeling of being home, and so I have found myself preoccupied with these ideas throughout this past week. Many of us move multiple times over the course of our lives and, as a result, we often understand the idea of home as being related to a particular.

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The Cocktail Club’s comeback

Bar Magazine

Gear up for the ultimate return, this is no S Club Party this a Cocktail Club house party in the heart of Shoreditch like no other and back to reclaim its legacy like never before. Say farewell to the ordinary and brace yourself for a wild ride of chaos and cocktails – you won’t get this anywhere else! With inspiration from the boisterous, illicit parties of 2023’s Saltburn, The Cocktail Club has been transformed into the House party of dreams, serving up electric energy and bartenders who

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Rookies Part 2: Meet another rising star of 2024, Thomas Svensson

Australian Bartender

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine interviewed five of these personalities. Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar.

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Bartending Basic : Tips & Technique For Beginners

Spin and Shake

Bartending is an art that combines skill, creativity, and a knack for hospitality. Whether you’re aspiring to become a professional bartender or just looking to impress your friends with some home mixology, mastering the basics is essential. In this guide, we’ll dive into the very basic fundamentals that every bartender should know. 1. Know Your […] The post Bartending Basic : Tips & Technique For Beginners appeared first on Spin and Shake.