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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. I had never seen a pregnant sommelier, James remembers. Taboos about visibly pregnant people working in spaces where alcohol is served persist. They emailed me to say, We just want to be mindful of your situation.

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

Cheers

Hilton took steps in 2023 to re-engineer its Luxury cocktail program to make these properties a draw for drinks by using locally inspired storytelling to develop beverages unique to each location, providing a sense of place not otherwise accessible. “We The Margarita Royale, created in collaboration with New York cocktail bar Dante.

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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

Rounding it out are robust non-alcoholic options and after-dinner drinks to suit every mood. Our company, The Neighborhood Restaurant Group, which operates a collection of two dozen bars and restaurants in the Washington, DC area, branched out to New Orleans with the opening of Devil Moon Barbecue and Brewery Saint X back in 2023.

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Wine and Ice Cream Are a Terrible Pairing, So Why Are Bars Selling Them Side By Side?

VinePair

In 2023, a popular Paris bar made waves when it hired a bouncer to control the crowds swarming its doors. I see ice cream in a wine bar as an additional non-alcoholic option, Arone says. Guests might worry about saying the wrong thing to a sommelier or not recognizing any of the esoteric names on the by-the-glass list.

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Denisse Soto’s Latin American Cocktail Program at Chicago’s Cariño

Chilled Magazine

In 2023, she curated the cocktail program at Cariño, a new Latin American fine dining restaurant in Chicago, creating unique drinks inspired by Latin American flavors and ingredients. The ‘Morada Sour’ embodies Peru by fermenting purple corn into a popular alcoholic drink in Peru called ‘chicha.’

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023. The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes Robert Simonson, Ten Speed Press, October 2023. Gin A Tasting Course: A Flavor-focused Approach to the World of Gin Anthony Gladman, DK, September 2023.

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BevX 2023: Why The CIA is Best in Class

Cheers

He’s also seeing an interest in demi or half-portions of drinks, which enables guests to have more flavor experiences without consuming too much alcohol or sugar. The post BevX 2023: Why The CIA is Best in Class appeared first on Cheers. 5-Day program every winter.