Cheers

APRIL 23, 2024

It also boasts a new generation of young winemakers coming into their own and producing unique expressions, such as wild pet nats, blood orange aperitifs and dry-farmed esoteric wines. The experts at Nossa Imports , sommelier husband-and-wife duo Dale and Stephen Ott, share some suggestions for Mexican wine and taco pairings.

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Wine Aperitif Sommelier Brandy 111

VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

Fitting the easygoing, coastal theme, most of the cocktails are aperitif-adjacent. Angostura Highball at Amory y Amargo Just in time to celebrate its 14th anniversary, Amor y Amargo the East Village shrine to all things bitter has added a very special Angostura Highball to its menu.

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Highball Rum Wine Bar 53

Dry Atlas

MARCH 26, 2024

Throughout her three-decade tenure in hospitality, Chrissie has lent her expertise as a judge in various competitions, most notably as the Head of Judging for the Sommelier Wine Awards. The resulting “Orchard List” marked a pioneering move toward non-alcoholic offerings within the restaurant group.

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Sommelier Alcohol Wine Aperitif 52

VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Sommelier Nikita Malhotra curated a wine list that matches the restaurants seafood-focused fare, but theres a twist: The extensive program exclusively features white wines. (OK, Add to that a seasoning of basil eau de vie, nectarine aperitif wine, lactic acid, and salt, and the dressed up classic part of the equation becomes quickly apparent.

Club 101

Club Wine Aperitif Sommelier 101

VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Instead of a list with the expected Barolos and Brunellos, celebrated sommelier Lee Campell designed a forward-thinking collection that showcases everything from the classics to more off-the-beaten-path Italian wines, as well as exciting young producers from the U.S. If it hits, chances are the other drinks will be good, too.

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Beer Wine Bar Aperitif 67

Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Resist the common temptation to aggressively grind or pulverize the ingredients, as this can inadvertently release bitter and otherwise undesirable flavors from things like citrus pith or herb stems. Instead, apply steady, even downward pressure and gently twist the muddler a few times over the ingredients.

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Bar Tools Bartender Bartending Bar 52