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Day Trip: Anu Apte, Rob Roy as Miracle Pop-Up

Imbibe Magazine

The owner of Seattle’s Rob Roy and co-owner of Navy Strength and Vinnie’s has transformed one or more of those bars into a holiday pop-up every year since 2014. Anu Apte has the holiday rush down to a science. It’s all part of a network of tinseled bar takeovers called Miracle and Sippin’ Santa. By the time we open at 4 p.m.,

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Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Clover Club

VinePair

But a new-look team was formed when general manager Christine Williams officially became a partner in 2014. Over the years, they experienced great success along with the humbling lessons born of frustration working with various investors and business partners.

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What to Drink in Dry January

A Bar Above

Balsamic Cocktail ) Final Thoughts Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Lets be honest: Whether due to anxiety or boredom or all those Zoom happy hours, alcohol consumption is on the rise during the pandemic. Table of Contents : Intro to Dry January Alternatives to Alcohol NA Spirits Mocktails without NA Bases NA Cocktails (1.