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October 2024 Featured Bar: KUDUOWL in Downey, CA

Bartender.com

Born from a vivid dream, the name Kuduowl embodies the spirit of a mythical guardian—majestic and profound—reflecting Global Cocktail Creative, Bad Birdy’s, personal journey and passion for hospitality. Kuduowl is more than just a bar; it is a vibrant tapestry woven from years of dedication to hospitality.

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How Jackson Cannon Helped Build (and Rebuild) Boston’s Cocktail Culture

Imbibe Magazine

For a long while, it looked like Eastern Standard—the stylish and influential high-volume bar and restaurant near Fenway Park that opened in 2005—might also be among those casualties. His conclusion: “I crave the hospitality part of it.” Cannon learned quickly during the pandemic how much he missed hospitality work.

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Where to Drink Cocktails in San Diego

Imbibe Magazine

Lafayette Hotel Hospitality group CH Projects has transformed this historic North Park hotel into the cocktail enthusiast’s dream barhop. Here are some picks for where to drink in San Diego right now, all within a rideshareable radius, from North Park to Seaport.

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Now Open: Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Cocktail Apprentice Program® Red Coat Application

Tales of the Cocktail

Founded in 2008, the TOTCF Cocktail Apprentice Program has hosted more than 540 apprentices who have gained valuable experience working and managing large-scale, high-volume events during the annual TOTC conference. We also strive to ensure this group grows into the next generation of industry leaders.

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Tinnitus Sucks and Should Be Avoided At All Costs

BarLifeUK

A couple of weeks ago, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) launched ‘ Listen For Life ‘, a campaign designed to encourage people working in hospitality venues to understand the risk of hearing damage that comes with exposure to loud music.

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The Treacherous, Untold Toll Bartending Takes on the Body

VinePair

When he moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to run Caña, a high-volume rum bar, the pain became unmanageable. Six months after moving west, Katz consulted with specialists at Cedar Sinai hospital in L.A. At one point, the carpal tunnel was so bad that he couldn’t even turn the key to lock up the bar at the end of the night.

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Why Do Some Restaurants Only Seat Full Parties?

VinePair

He said the practice felt inhospitable in what is supposed to be a hospitable environment — what gives? In the first scenario, if a restaurant or bar is high-volume, its sole focus is turning tables — or what some in the industry call “turn and burn.” While not all restaurants do this, a fair amount of them do.