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Is Tipping ‘Out of Control’? Two New Surveys Reveal Americans’ Changing Attitudes

VinePair

Its no secret that tipping culture has exploded in the U.S. following Covid-era closures. What was once a practice relegated to servers, bartenders, hairdressers, and other service industry professionals has expanded to convenience stores, self-checkouts, and even the doctors office. While these costs were once intended to help businesses alleviate financial strain from the months they spent closed, they have lingered for almost five years now.

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What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender

Imbibe Magazine

In 2023, shortly after LP OBrien announced she was pregnant, a client backed out of a contract. They emailed me to say, We just want to be mindful of your situation. So were going to go in another direction, says the entrepreneur and CEO of LP Drinks Co. They had signed an agreement for her to work at an upcoming festival following her first-place finish in Drink Masters , Netflixs reality TV bartender competition.

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Inside 42nd and Sky Lounge with Chef Jason Routzahn

Chilled Magazine

Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Times Square, Hilton New York Times Square is just blocks from iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Station. Photos by Michael Kleinberg The hotel is also within a mile of many Broadway theaters and a short 15-minute walk from Rockefeller Center. Perched on the 15th floor, the newly renovated 42nd and Sky Lounge offers a stunning escape above the city.

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Meet the Invisible Force Shaping the Modern Backbar

PUNCH

Stranger & Stranger, a design studio focused on spirits bottles and labels, has defined the modern cocktail bars backbar for decades.

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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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Thinking Differently: Neuorodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick

VinePair

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. They build drinks with meticulous precision. They keep multiple drink orders in their head in proper sequential order. They can engage in a wide range of topics and can nerd out on beverages at a moments notice. They can almost anticipate a guests needs. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded.

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Optimize your liquor cost by comparing your actual & achievable

Bar-i

Shows bar operators how comparing their actual and achievable liquor costs can help them optimize profits by providing a detailed understanding of where your costs are today and where they SHOULD be if all drinks were poured "correctly"

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Club Suntory: Raising the bar in hospitality

Australian Bartender

Suntory Global Spirits, a world leader in premium spirits, is reaffirming its commitment to the hospitality industry with the launch of Club Suntory offering bar professionals access to industry-leading programs, resources and content, designed to support every aspect of their career. Replacing its training program, The Blend , Club Suntory will foster a spirit of camaraderie, craftsmanship and continuous learning.

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This Pineapple Amaro Can Do It All

PUNCH

Pineapple amaro adds tropical flavor to the Margarita, Manhattan, Mai Tai and other cocktails. Here's how to use the bartender favorite.

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Kavalan Launches First Age Statement Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Kavalan Kavalan Distillery , Taiwan’s pioneering whisky maker, is launching its first-ever age-statement expression in 2025. The limited edition 15 year old single malt commemorates a historic milestone in Asian whisky production. Kavalan 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 2025 Edition The Kavalan 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky 2025 Edition marks a significant evolution for the award-winning distillery.

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St. Paddy’s Day is Coming—Celebrate with Powers Irish Whiskey Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

We are celebrating St. Patricks Day with Powers Irish Whiskey. Known for its authentic flavor profile with notes of honey, spice and toasted wood, Powers brings a touch of the Irish to your St. Patricks Day drinks. Give these festive cocktails a mix! Vermouth , Whiskey The Irish Built Manhattan Ingredients 1 part Powers Irish Rye 1 part Hotel Starlino Vermouth 1 tsp.

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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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The Ultimate Spirits Getaway in Progress: A Revisit to Bhakta-Griswold in Vermont

Drinkhacker

Back in 2023 , David was one of the first journalists to visit Bhakta-Griswold, the brand campus-cum-booze camp owned by the notorious spirit innovator Raj Bhakta. The stories he recounted of this former Vermont college that now houses and showcases one of the largest vintage spirits collections in the country were, in a word, unusual. It seemed at the time like the kind of ambitious and eccentric enterprise that might not be long for this world.

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Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’

VinePair

In addition to being largely covered by permafrost, there are a few facts that contribute to Russias hardened reputation. Before 2020, Russians were allowed to keep bears and other large predatory animals as pets. The nation consumes more vodka than any other country on the planet. And up until July 2011, the Russian government legally categorized any beverage under 10 percent ABV as a foodstuff among the likes of eggs, soda, bread, and other standard grocery store goods.

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Nominate the Next Generation of Top Bartenders

PUNCH

Best New Bartenders of 2025 is looking for nominations. Apply or nominate someone making a difference in the industry and creative cocktails.

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Michael Lennox Talks Cocktails and Vibes at Atlanta’s Strangers in Paradise

Chilled Magazine

As temperatures drop, paradise remains within reach for those exploring Atlantas Westside. Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee Strangers in Paradise , the 80s resort-inspired cocktail bar from the team at Electric Hospitality , offers an escape where the seasons dont matterjust good drinks, great company, and an atmosphere that feels like a permanent vacation.

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Review: Larrikin Bourbon Bottled-in-Bond 8 Years Old

Drinkhacker

At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival , Larrikin Bourbon Co. made a big splash as part of its rebranding away from Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company — complete with a giant, inflatable kangaroo that plays on its owner’s Australian heritage. But the splash wasn’t all about the enormous marsupial, it was also about the whiskey that boss Greg Keeley was personally pouring, quite liberally, to anyone who would listen to his story.

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The VinePair Podcast: The Reasons Wine Service Sucks Right Now

VinePair

Snobbery during wine service is a clear issue, but its something that can easily be avoided with a simple attitude adjustment. Just about every other problem with wine service, however, boils down to staff education. Were not saying that everyone working in a restaurant needs to have their WSET Level 4 Diploma. But most operators arent even taking the time to make sure that servers not somms are familiar with their restaurants wine list and any changes made to it on a day-to-day basis.

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I’ve Worked at New York’s Best Cocktail Bars. So Why Did I Want to Work at a Chain?

PUNCH

After working at New York Citys best bars, bartender Sarah Morrissey wanted to work at Hillstone, the beloved chain restaurant. Heres why.

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Pleasure Club enters dream state with latest cocktail menu

Australian Bartender

It seems fitting that, in its subterranean Newtown locale, Pleasure Club has launched 10 new cocktails that have been inspired by the dream state realm. (Image: Pleasure Club) It seems fitting that, in its subterranean Newtown locale, Pleasure Club has launched 10 new cocktails that have been inspired by the dream state realm. Curated by head of Bar Operations, Sam Kirk, four dream states daydreams, lucid dreams, false awakenings, and nightmares have been drawn upon to create bold cocktails de

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Why Flavor is important – Dreaming in flavor, one sip at a time.

Cocktail Whisperer

Im fortunate to have a photographic memory for tastes and scents. This helps me in mixology because Im influenced not by fast food flavors, but ones on a global basis. You see, when one spends a good amount of time traveling and not eating in American hotels, you tend to learn something about flavor and how memory fits into the equation of how flavors work together.

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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. From Prohibition era classics like the Bees Knees to the iconic Martini or the eternally refreshing Gin and Tonic , theres a gin cocktail for just about everyone. What is gin? Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper.

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“There’s an appetite for not what’s already there” – Brother’s Bond on global opportunity for its American whiskey

Just Drinks

CEO and co-founder Vincent Hanna remains upbeat on the worldwide outlook for spirits, and more specifically, American whiskey.

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Historic Plaza Hotel Transforms Rose Club into Irish Pub for St. Patrick’s Day

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Bushmills The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City is partnering with Bushmills Irish Whiskey to transform its elegant Rose Club into ‘The Rose Pub’ for a limited-time celebration surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Beginning March 14 through March 29, guests can experience a luxurious take on the traditional Irish pub, featuring design elements from Northern Ireland while maintaining The Plaza’s renowned elegance.

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Watermelon Martini

Cheers

This cocktail from aRiva in Miami Beach calls for infusing vodka with sencha green tea. Print Watermelon Martini Course Drinks Keyword green tea, lime, raspberry liqueur, Simple syrup, vodka, watermelon liqueur Ingredients 2 oz. Sencha green tea-infused Grey Goose vodka oz. Combier watermelon liqueur oz. Giffard raspberry liqueur oz. Watermelon juice oz. Lime juice oz. Simple syrup Instructions Build all ingredients in

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Blue Hawaiian Classic Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Bright, bold, and delicious, the Blue Hawaiian delivers tropical vibes with its mix of rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and a splash of blue curacao.

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Spirits industry dismay as EU launches retaliatory tariffs at US

Just Drinks

Pan-European trade body SpiritsEurope said it was "extremely concerned" by the EU's decision to line up tariffs on US spirits.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Reserve

The Whiskey Wash

Matured in a large vatting vessel that combines whiskies from ex-bourbon cask, ex-sherry, and ex-virgin oak casks, Glenfiddich 15 year old is the hidden gem in the core range.

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Vita Coco Announces Orange & Creme Flavor

Cheers

Vita Coco, a leading coconut water brand in the U.S., has introduced the latest addition to its lineup of Vita Coco Treats: Orange & Creme. This follows the release of the Strawberries & Creme flavor last year. Vita Coco Treats is known for its coconut milk-based beverages, which are sweet and creamy. The latest flavor pairs orange zest with vanilla notes, meant to evoke the nostalgic flavors of childhood favorites.

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Caipirinha, National Cocktail of Brazil

Mix That Drink

A refreshing Brazilian classic, the Caipirinha combines cachaa, lime, and sugar for a tangy, bold cocktail perfect for warm evenings.

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Heineken adds to UK Inch’s range with alcohol-free, cloudy ciders

Just Drinks

Dutch brewing major Heineken has expanded its range of Inch's cider in the UK market with the addition of an alcohol-free and cloudy variant.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is matured in ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks, a classically rich style within the distillery's core range.

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Restaurant Franchising: What You Need to Know to Get Started

Sculpture Hospitality

Discover the benefits and challenges of restaurant franchising, plus an alternative path with Sculpture Hospitality for a flexible, profitable business.

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St. Patrick’s Day Chicago 2025 Parades Party Review & Top Irish Bars

PubClub

They really do dye the river green in Chicago, which starts a day of green partying in the Windy City. One of the most fun cities in the USA turns Irish green on St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, even its river turns green. Chicago goes big. There’s a huge, lively parade in this old town that begins with the dyeing of the Chicago River. The parade is always the Saturday prior to the actual St.

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BrewDog boss steps down, CFO James Taylor promoted

Just Drinks

BrewDog CFO James Taylor has been promoted to CEO, as James Arrow steps down after under a year in the role.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Mac-Talla Virgin Oak

The Whiskey Wash

Designed to have a richer and sweeter profile than their traditional release. This Mac-Talla Virgin Oak bottling has used level 4 charred virgin oak from Kentucky.

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Waste Management in a Restaurant: 11 Best Practices

Sculpture Hospitality

Ever feel like running your restaurant is a high-wire balancing act? Well, youre not wrong. On one side youre juggling food quality, customer experience and labour costs; on the other, youve got one of the biggest hidden expenses waste.

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