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There are many cocktails that I’ll automatically order if I see them on a menu—a Saturn, an El Presidente, a sherry cobbler—but the Moscow Mule is not one of them. The drink, a simple highball of vodka, ginger beer and lime, is often too one-note for me. But perhaps that’s why it was ready for the kind of reinterpretation that Portland, Oregon’s Palomar brings to classic cocktails.
Bourbon and summer go together like peaches and homemade ice cream. Like a squirt of yellow mustard on a hot dog straight from the grill. Like the overhead boom of Fourth of July fireworks and the bleating echo of a distant car alarm. Whiskey’s such a natural for seasonal refreshment that we devoted our July/August issue ’s annual summer drinks coverage to recipes that’ll keep you turning to the brown-booze shelf all the way through to Labor Day.
“Dirty martinis are for people who don’t know how to drink a martini.” That’s the unapologetic take from Emilie Heffernen, general manager at Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—where the classic dirty is getting a bold, briny remix. Enter the Pickleback Martini: bright, herbaceous, unapologetically tangy, and made for younger, braver, flavor-obsessed drinkers.
On a cerulean spring afternoon at San Diego’s oceanside Belmont Park amusement park , the cloudless sun bright and the salty breeze brisk, I stood beside my 11-year-old daughter, Violet, and asked her a question about a rickety roller coaster. “Are you sure we should go again?” I inquired, motioning to the Giant Dipper. The historic wooden ride was born in 1925 and doesn’t act its age, whipping across creaky tracks at 48 miles per hour, adrenalizing thrill-seekers like my daughter, who wanted to
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.
In the world of food and beverage pairings, wine has traditionally reigned supreme. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish. It’s a relatively straightforward process, with guests receiving a curated experience — and the restaurant might even move bottles that have been collecting dust.
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Yuzu: Imagine lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit had a glow-up: it’s tangy, floral, and bright in all the right ways. To help bring the vibe, Monin dropped a Yuzu Purée made with real fruit and no fake stuff. It’s punchy, sunny yellow, and ready to stir into your lemonades, spritzes, teas, sauces—honestly, whatever needs a citrusy kick. And because it’s summer (and we’re all craving beach bar energy) , don’t sleep on Monin’s Yuzu Pineapple Syrup.
Yuzu: Imagine lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit had a glow-up: it’s tangy, floral, and bright in all the right ways. To help bring the vibe, Monin dropped a Yuzu Purée made with real fruit and no fake stuff. It’s punchy, sunny yellow, and ready to stir into your lemonades, spritzes, teas, sauces—honestly, whatever needs a citrusy kick. And because it’s summer (and we’re all craving beach bar energy) , don’t sleep on Monin’s Yuzu Pineapple Syrup.
Tracy Miller is a Portland, Oregon–based writer who has worked as a bouncer at dive bars, live music venues, and upscale lounges for nearly a decade. Here, Miller explains what it’s really like to work nightlife security—navigating the unwritten rules, practicing de-escalation, managing crises—and how the job has changed alongside national conversations about race and policing.
If you’re hoping to get more greens in your diet, head to the nearest bar. Across the country, bartenders are stocking lowboy coolers with farmstands’ worth of herbs and vegetables to create seasonal, savory drinks. Into this garden party comes a wave of options made with dill, the aromatic herb whose feathery fronds and distinctive perfume command attention.
There’s a surreal quality to a supermarket’s wine aisle. After you’ve spent an hour or so stuffing your shopping cart with breakfast cereal, dog food, bathroom amenities, and frozen pizza rolls, a long row of whites and reds may feel somewhat out of place. But it can be a fun experience, because there are bona fide gems to be had, hiding in plain sight among mass-produced bottles that may make your inner wine snob twitchy.
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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
What’s the magic number for a bottle of bourbon that you’re willing to pay for? $30? $100? If search traffic is to be believed, $50 is the magic number that represents the price point beyond which many drinkers say they’ll pass – that a bottle of bourbon is just too expensive. So, if you’re armed with 50 bucks, what then? What bourbon is worth your investment?
The jury’s still out for this year’s Drink of Summer, but your favorite Punch recipes this month are worthy contenders. For one, there’s the Thunderbird, which proves managing editor Jess Mayhugh’s case for Creamsicle-flavored drinks this season. There’s also a good argument for making your favorite classic cocktails summery by swapping the base spirit or throwing in a seasonally appropriate fruit.
“He was really standoffish,” says Ari Ballard. “I thought, wow, he’s rude.” It was Ballard’s first meeting with Geoffrey Wilson. She was a candidate for the program at Turning Tables , a New Orleans–based nonprofit founded in 2019 by Touré Folkes. The organization was created to help historically underrepresented groups rise in the bar and liquor industries—not simply as pourers of beer and clearers of glassware, but as highly respected professionals in the field.
One of the best stories about a Chicago brewery you’ll read all year graced our feeds from Block Club this week. Do yourself a favor and read every word of “The Barrel That Launched A Sour Beer Movement Is Now At Chicago’s Off Color Brewing” for writing like this: Wildly occurring yeasts dance inside towering oak vessels that once aged red wine back in Laffler’s ancestral Italy, creating beers that crackle and zip with notes of fruit or flowers.
In the bar industry, maximizing profitability takes more than just strong sales, it requires a clear understanding of what it costs to serve each drink. That’s where pour cost comes in. This essential metric provides powerful insight into how efficiently your bar is operating and how effectively you’re turning alcohol into revenue.
For 40 years Nikka From the Barrel has displayed consistent quality and craftsmanship. Four decades ago, a Japanese distillery defied industry trends by creating a powerhouse blend that captured whiskey straight from the cask. Today, Nikka From the Barrel stands as an icon of Japanese whiskey craftsmanship. In 1985, when the whiskey world favored lighter styles, Nikka’s master blender Takeshi Taketsuru chose a different path.
Brighton, UK – Independent bottler Cut Your Wolf Loose has partnered with The Whisky Auctioneer and drinks industry charity The Drinks Trust to auction off four complete, matched-number sets of its first six releases. Running from 27 June to 7 July 2025, the charity auction offers collectors and whisky lovers a rare opportunity to secure a full line-up of Cut Your Wolf Loose’s debut bottlings.
In 1778 Kaua`i was the first Hawaiian landfall for Captain Cook whose ship carried barrels of rum for his sailor’s daily ration of grog. The first successful sugar plantation in Hawaii was established near Kōloa Town in 1835, where the original stone chimney from the Kōloa Mill can still be seen today. On April 1, 2009, Kōloa Rum Corporation was issued the first and only license to distill alcohol on the island of Kaua`i.
While Burgundy is the ancestral home and current source of much of the most prized Pinot Noir , the grape has exploded in popularity around the world. Yet due to its fickle, fragile nature, it remains a challenging grape to grow in even the most ideal conditions, like those found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From relatively humble beginnings in the 1960s to a modern region boasting not just critical acclaim and commercial success but also investment and attention from many of the world’s large
William Grant & Sons Adds The Famous Grouse & Naked Malt to its premium scotch whisky portfolio. Photo: John Paul Photography William Grant & Sons has acquired Scotland’s best-selling whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, along with Naked Malt, from The 1887 Company in a deal completed July 1, 2025. The move significantly expands the independent distiller’s presence in the global Scotch whisky market.
Cognac’s principal industry body has issued a note of caution amid reports of a deal between Paris and Beijing over the price products will be sold for in China.
“While it’s easy to just associate Cognac with big brands, glossy marketing, and celebrity ties, there’s so much more to the story,” says ms. franky marshall , a New York City–based Cognac educator and self-described modern bartender. Despite the global recognition of the spirit that bears its name, the Cognac region in France was originally known for its role in the salt trade.
Night clubs have always been centers of social life and have flourished with the coming and going of crowds following seasonal trends. Traditionally, clubs, bars, and lounges struggled with stock management at peak seasons like holidays, festivals, and peak summers. Excessive ordering would result in unused stock, and less than expected could result in customer dissatisfaction.
Howdy, folks! We’re taking Friday off for the holiday but before we set that Out Of Office message, we’ve got some new labels to take a look at. Before we do so, just a heads up that I’m already seeing a handful of breweries mention that they’ll be shuttered for the 4th. Other than the Beer Temple cookout I mentioned last week, I’m not seeing a ton going on, so you’ll have to settle for shotgunning Bapples in your garage.
“Mixology, cocktails, hospitality are in my blood – it’s a family thing,” Sahil Beri says when asked about his rise to the top of Innovation Beverage Group where he is now Chairman, interim Chief Executive Officer and Master Blender. “Both my brother and I have worked in the industry but it started with our dad,” he continues. “He was in the Middle East in the 1980s where he worked as a bartender, before eventually becoming food and beverage manager.
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Between global tariffs, inflation, and myriad other challenges, the wine world has been going through some tough times, which means it’s more important than ever to support locally owned independent wine shops. Chances are their bottle selections have been thoroughly researched, tasted, and curated, with a staff ready to guide you to your next favorite bottle.
(L-R) Tom Costellom Carl Johnstone, and Adam Harding of Tailored Spirits Co. have seen astonishing success in a short time. Credit: Tailored Spirits Co. An Edinburgh-based whisky startup has reported remarkable financial growth following its success at Scotland’s largest business funding competition, with revenues surging 900% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025.
MB Roland Distillery is located in Pembroke, Kentucky, southeast of Hopkinsville in Christian County. Founded in 2009 by Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski, the distillery’s name was inspired by a practical decision: “Tomaszewski” didn’t quite fit the classic Kentucky bourbon image, so Paul chose to honor his wife by using her maiden name, Roland, along with her initials.
While not everyone loves playing — or even watching — golf, most everyone can agree it’s always nice to spend a day out on the course with a few friends and a few drinks. But what does a typical round entail out on the fairway? Some might reach for classics like the Moscow Mule or a Bloody Mary , but the sport has developed a very specific drinking culture with a set of niche cocktails that are well suited for a long day on the links.
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If you’ve ever eaten in a taquería, or purchased Mexican food from a cart, food truck, or corner vendor with a cooler, you’re likely familiar with the tall glass bottles of vibrantly colored Jarritos soda. But this intrinsically Mexican product is no mere beverage. Over the course of 75 years (August 29 marks their official anniversary), the brand itself has become iconic.
Rare Find’s summer 2025 collection features five limited-edition single malt scotch whiskies with experimental cask finishes. Credit: Gleann Mor Spirits Edinburgh-based whisky maker Gleann Mòr Spirits marks its 10th anniversary with five new limited-edition releases that push the boundaries of traditional cask maturation. The collection features the company’s first bottling from Annandale Distillery and a rare white port cask experiment from Pulteney.
High-quality, non-alcoholic, canned cocktails continue to become more and more popular, with Mocktail Club the latest to hit the scene. This Black, woman-owned brand now has five canned options on the market, all lightly sparkling, gently sweetened cocktails served in 12 oz. cans designed to serve one or two. The company devotes 1% of sales (sales!) to clean water charities.
They are not among the household names of Burgundy — Irancy , Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre , Bourgogne Chitry , Bourgogne Épeneuil. And yet, these lesser-known Pinot Noirs are among the best values in the ever more expensive Burgundy wine landscape. I’ve long been intrigued by the Pinot Noirs of Burgundy’s extreme north, which is best known for Chablis, the region that produces mineral-driven Chardonnays that fit right into today’s trend toward lighter, less alcoholic, less oak-driven wines (you ca
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