Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Bar Owner, Beverage Director of vintage and modern Amaro bar, Billy Sunday.

Sommelier

Spiritz

JULY 26, 2024

Radisson Gurugram Sector 29 acknowledged and celebrated a shining achievement of Bar Manager Vir Singh at the AHP Hospitality Challenge 2024. Vir Singh won the gold medal at the War of Spirits – 2024, which was held at the Airforce Auditorium in New Delhi, on 25 th July 2024.

Mixology

Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, recently hosted the inaugural Young Bartender Challenge 2024 , in partnership with A-Star Academy, a hotel school in Mumbai. The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water.

Bartending

VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. ” —Bill Ting, bar manager, SouthGate , Philadelphia “High West Bourbon is one of them and one of my favorites. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

Bartending

Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

You can email her at behindthebarchannel@gmail.com From globally recognised cocktail bars to cosy neighbourhood pubs, afternoon wine bar snacks to 2am seafood feasts, Australia prides ourselves on our hospitality scene. Trend predictions for 2024? As we all well know, this industry is all about the people.

Bartending

VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Dean Hakim, bar manager, Heirloom at the St. Damian Langarica, Bar Manager, Irwin’s , Philadelphia “My favorite rum at the moment is El Dorado’s High Ester Blend Rum. Daniel Floyd bar manager, F earing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas “My favorite new rum is SelvaRey.

Rum

Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class.

Barback

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operating manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif. “I’d Grace Skarra, beverage manager, Harrah’s Resort Southern California , Funner, Calif. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. The Last Word.

Bartending

VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Aviram Turgeman, beverage director, Chef Driven Hospitality Group (Acadia, Barbounia, Monterey, Marseille, Nice Matin, and Dagon), NYC “Rum is an incredibly diverse spirit with a lot of different styles for mixing a lot of different cocktails. Volcanique.

Rum

VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof. This is my personal go-to and I use it as the well at both bars I manage. ” —Brandon Ristaino, co-founder and beverage director, Good Lion Hospitality , Santa Barbara, Calif. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

Bartending

VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Alex Jump, founder and director of operations, Focus on Health /founder, Dim Lights Hospitality , Denver “Over the years, I’ve gained a certain appreciation for the role vodka plays in a cocktail bar. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

Vodka

Tales of the Cocktail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2024 grant recipients include Another Round, Another Rally (Phoenix, Arizona), Focus on Health (USA), and Safe Bars (Washington D.C.). To date, TOTCF has granted more than $525,000 in awards to those who are actively improving the global hospitality landscape.

Hospitality

Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards: Extended Super Early Bird Deadline! As we step into the season of gatherings, gratitude, and good spirits, we’re thrilled to extend the super early bird deadline for the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards. Here are some of the judges who will participate in the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards.

Bartending

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

SCOTCH & The Balmoral The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh Cameron Ewen, Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH commented: “We are honoured to partner with our friends at The Macallan to bring this incredible experience to life. The Macallan Horizon Whisky Experience will be available from August 2024.

Concierge

VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

David Kravitz, beverage director, The Group Hospitality , NYC “Great Jones bourbon offers the best bang for your buck. Brian Clark, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. For a lighter and refreshing option, I recommend mixing it with ginger ale and adding a lemon peel.”

Bartending

Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

His story is one of dedication, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of hospitality. His enthusiasm for the business drove him to quickly climb the ranks, and within three years, he transitioned from food runner to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.

Bartending

Bartender.com

JUNE 26, 2024

Steve started in hospitality in 2003 while he was stationed in the U.S. Steve quickly realized that the world of hospitality was exactly where he needed to be. While in the Marines he suffered a head injury and was honorably discharged but knew he was good at being behind the bar and could make this a career.

Bartending

Bartender.com

APRIL 5, 2024

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards Final Call For Entry. The 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards is all set to happen in May in Chicago and this year brings America’s top bartenders as judges. The awards are currently accepting entries for domestic spirits and the submission deadline for 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards is April 24.

Bartending

Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class.

Barback

The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 8, 2024

In partnership with World Class World Class GB 2024 competitors. World Class Women+ has brought together some of the top people within hospitality to build the foundations of a community initiative: to listen and understand what is needed for our industry to grow, and to provide tangible assets so that it can thrive,” Charlotte added.

Promotion

Tales of the Cocktail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chosen from a pool of individuals, organizations, or 501(c)3 non-profits that improve the lives of bartenders and hospitality workers, grantees were selected by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Philanthropy & Development Committee, who are key stakeholders with a passion for improving the industry. “We

Hospitality

Tales of the Cocktail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chosen from a pool of individuals, organizations, or 501(c)3 non-profits that improve the lives of bartenders and hospitality workers, grantees were selected by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Philanthropy & Development Committee, who are key stakeholders with a passion for improving the industry. “We

Hospitality

VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Roderick Williams, bar manager and certified sommelier, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. “I Terence Lewis, beverage director, Safran Turney Hospitality , Philadelphia “I encourage guests to explore beyond their usual choices. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. I wish guests weren’t so afraid to order Chardonnay.

Sommelier

VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass.

Bartending

VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Gabriel Urrutia, professor of spirits, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , Miami “My favorite bourbon has changed so much over the years, from the quantity-over-quality that my adolescent years provided to the new heightened sense of palatability that [I’ve grown] accustomed to in recent years.

Bartending

VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Fast-forward to 2024. These old-school bars have graduated to legacy status, and a new generation of bars are forging their own path. Superbueno’s a celebration of warm, upbeat Mexican-American hospitality. The result was a boisterous bar, but there’s also something more intimate embedded in the vibrancy.

Vodka

Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

The Bar Awards are the flagship event of Sydney Bar Week. 7-11 September, 2024 www.sydneybarweek.com.au And don’t forget, if you’re a finalist, you should be receiving and email to cast your vote in the second round of voting in coming weeks. If you don’t get an email, please reach out to us at amy@spantonmedia.com.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 27, 2025

The Bartender Spirits Awards is excited to announce the panel of esteemed bartenders and hospitality buyers who will serve as judges for the 2025 competition. beverage industry, these experts will assess spirits across categories based on quality, value, and packaging, with a focus on what works best in the bar and hospitality environment.

Bartending

The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 17, 2025

To be in with a chance of securing your place at the global finals in Havana, Cuba in 2026, check the details and entry requirements here Jason Candid-Knusel and the Healthy Hospo team invite the hospitality industry to join them in their Mindful January sessions, held every Monday, 1-3pm at the Zetter Marylebone. Bookings advised.

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

One of my favorite and in my opinion the most exciting releases of 2024 was the Starward Whisky collaboration with Laguvulin. ” Sam Wood, bar manager, SALT , Boulder, Colo. I think its definitely a space more people should be paying attention to. Christian Favier, bartender, Seahorse , Charleston, S.C.

Bartending

Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Bacardi Global Brand Ambassador Survey shows the popularity of savory and herbaceous flavors and ingredients on-premise, with interest growing by 20% and 15%, respectively, in North America in 2024. Yelp analyzed the change in consumer searches, comparing September 2023 through August 2024 vs. the 12 months prior.

Zero-Proof

Cheers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Bar Louie this past Valentines Day offered a pre-fixe, four-course pairing menu featuring Fleurs de Prairie ros with the first course. The reason I go to my favorite bar is for the bartenders and the servers and the person who owns that bar you can find a draft beer or a cocktail almost anywhere.

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