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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

You don’t need a university degree or much specialized training to begin as a barback. That invitation—combined with Jeff Berry and Annene Kaye’s offer to work at their tiki bar, Latitude 29—enticed him to return to the Gulf Coast, where he’s lived since 2020. The hospitality industry has long played a central role in economic mobility.

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: Toast to a Classic Cocktail and Give Back this October

VinePair

This October marks the fifth year that revered whiskey brand Elijah Craig will host the event, which cocktail fans can enjoy at participating bars and restaurants, or by kicking back at home and flexing their mixology skills for friends and family. This article is sponsored by Elijah Craig.

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Bartending Blogs You Should Read

Today's Bartender

Whilst their primary focus is on cocktails & mixology for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike, there’s something for everyone here. From learning how to break into the industry to becoming a barback, to eventually managing/running your own bar, A Bar Above has got you covered. Favorite Post : What is a Barback?

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25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

Today's Bartender

For those of us looking to learn more about bartending, mixology, and the industry in general, from a man who’s done/seen it all, look no further. One of their goals is to remove the elitism often associated with the beverage industry (wine in particular) by writing articles on these topics that can be easily understood by anyone.

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Bus Bin Bassinets and Bottle Service: How New Parents in the Bar World Make It Work

VinePair

Today, Kellie Thorne is the Global Headquarters Bar and Mixology Lead for Suntory Global Spirits in NYC. On busy Friday nights, she would pump milk in the basement, and the barbacks set up a special spot in the walk-in for her to stash the bottles. In fact, Bennetts insurance was better than that of his wife, a partner in a law firm.