Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Patrick Blair is the Beverage Director at both City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio. Chilled spoke with Patrick to learn more about the beverage programs he supervises, how to run a prosperous bar program, and much more. Tell us about City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio, and what guests can expect while visiting.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Here are some of their favorites, both new to the world and new to their back bars. Abigail Gullo, creative director, Loa Bar International House Hotel , New Orleans “We like the WhistlePig brand and their eclectic ways of making rye whiskeys, especially the PiggyBack Rye for cocktails or the 12 Year Old World Rye for sipping.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When setting up your home bar , certain tools like a good cocktail shaker and Hawthorne strainer are obvious pickups. Other bespoke bar utensils, like the bar spoon , might not seem quite as important but have utilities that are revealed after extended practice and use. I use it every day.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

Christopher Hickey, the owner and founder of Draughtwood Mobile Bar in New York, has been a dedicated part of the restaurant and bar industry since 1998. This is when Draughtwood Mobile Bar was born. Despite starting out in a variety of positions, Christopher quickly realized there was a larger vision at play.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2025

The bar industry can feel stagnant. In todays competitive landscape, you need to think outside the box to entice a broader audience to your bar. Discover seven creative ways to attract a wider demographic, from crafting unique experiences to elevating your bars atmosphere. reached $395 million and experienced a 20.6%

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VinePair

JULY 15, 2025

A big part of the category’s growth is arguably tied to the seemingly endless parade of new tequilas hitting back bars or retail shelves every month, and each bottle could potentially be a new favorite. As such, we asked 12 bartenders to name the best new tequila that’s earned a spot on their bars. I also knew I was in for a treat.”

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Gin , Liqueur , Vermouth The Wasp by Miletas Bar Manager John Shelton Ingredients 1 oz. What are some common mistakes to avoid when infusing spirits at home or in a bar setting?

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 25, 2025

Welcome to Junebuga vibrant new dining bar, restaurant, and private event space from Neighborhood Restaurant Group , now open in Downtown New Orleans. The menu is built for however you like to dinewhether you’re sharing snacks and small plates at the bar or settling in for a full meal in the dining room or lounge.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 5, 2025

From Cocktail Shakers to Stretching Long shifts behind the bar may take a serious toll on your body. In a profession where long hours and high-energy are the norm, maintaining balance both behind the bar and in life is essential. Adopt this quick post-shift yoga routine to reduce tension and regain long-term range of motion.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

took bars by storm in late 2022. It’s also the occasional subject of more tone-deaf discussions; type “Is a Negroni” into Google, and “a girly drink” and “a man’s drink” both populate the search bar. Here, five bars from five different cities across the country break down exactly how they price a standard Negroni. Insurance: $0.35

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Since its debut in 2018, Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) has become a cornerstone event for the global beverage industry. The post What to Expect at Bar Convent Brooklyn this Year appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Its an opportunity to learn, discover, and immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation driving todays cocktail culture.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 16, 2025

(Image: Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, provided) Two of the Worlds most acclaimed bartenders and long-time friends, Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, are joining forces this year to launch Montana, a new bar set to open in Hong Kong, mid 2025. With Antinori best known for, Bar Leone, Hong KongNo.2,

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 29, 2025

(Image: Bar Bar provided) Opening this May at 78a Pirie Street in Adelaides CBD, Bar Bar is the newest venue from Cantina Group, the team behind Jennie, Malt & Juniper, and Alfreds. Bar Bar will be an intimate space that feels more like a familar cellar than a typical venue.

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Bar-i

JULY 10, 2025

Understanding your draft beer performance is key to a profitable bar. In the video below, we walk through the powerful reporting tools inside the Bar-i system and demonstrate how to use real data to make smarter, more profitable pricing decisions. How to identify and reduce waste in your draft beer system.

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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bars are social hangout spots, so cultivating a fun atmosphere is integral to their success. If people enjoy the vibes of your bar, theyre more likely to return and patronize your business. Lean Into a Theme What sets your bar apart from the competition? How popular will your bar be on summer nights?

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 24, 2025

Running a successful bar involves more than just crafting perfect cocktails and providing excellent service. A proactive approach, along with a comprehensive bar inspection checklist, is your best defense against these pitfalls and a staple for smooth operations. It also demands a commitment to health and safety.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

L-R: Dave Spanton, Lucy Yaffa, Tracy Yaffa & Amy Spanton Yaffa Media, one of Australia’s largest independent media companies whose portfolio includes AdNews, Food & Drink Business and Ragtrader, has acquired Spanton Media Group and all its assets, including industry-leading title Australian Bartender magazine and the Sydney Bar Week events.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Originally published in 2008, Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg’s book “ The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide To Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs ” has quietly reached cult status within the bar industry. Bartending is like cooking without the application of heat,” says Dornenburg.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2024

3053 hello@barbellamy.com Bar Bellamy lives up to its name, which means good friend. Whether guests are stopping in for a pre-dinner aperitif, catching up with friends over a seasonal meal, or making Bellamy their final stop for the night, the bar invites everyone to pull up a stool and relax in good company.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. It’s all part of a network of tinseled bar takeovers called Miracle and Sippin’ Santa. We use the bar top as a work surface, too. There’s quite a bit of setup.

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And we’ve gone for four bars, all of them renowned for a specific cocktail: Napoleon House (Pimm’s Cup), Carousel Bar (Vieux Carré), Sazerac Bar (the Sazerac) and Arnaud’s (French 75). This cognac based French 75 is based on the version served at the French 75 Bar, New Orleans.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2025

The area definitely wasn’t as replete with natural wine bars as it is today. The original vision was inspired by the wine bars of Europe and Tokyo that showcased natural wines alongside simple and precise food in a casual setting. Courtesy of The Four Horsemen.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

She figured a small, neighborhood spot with shorter shifts, devoted regulars, and a conscientious owner could provide more flexibility and support during her pregnancy and postpartum period than the high-end cocktail bar in downtown Austin, Texas, where shed been knocking out 12- to 14-hour shifts. It was an intentional choice, she says.

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

In 2023, a popular Paris bar made waves when it hired a bouncer to control the crowds swarming its doors. The bar, named Folderol , isnt a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. And why are so many bars getting in on it?

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Blade’s had a big year, with his former bar Maker being recognised at the Bar Awards as Best Small Bar and Queensland’s Best Cocktail Bar. He’s a passionate advocate of the Brisbane bar scene, citing names like Ellery Low, Ed Quartermass, Millie Tang and Jonte Highton as inspirations during his career so far.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Inuman Team Inuman Upstairs, 167 Exhibition Street, Melbourne @inuman.melb Filipino culture meets contemporary mixology with the launch of Inuman, Melbourne’s first Filipino cocktail bar, which opened on November 1, 2024. Named after the Tagalog word for “drinking,” Inuman celebrates the Filipino tradition of gathering over drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Here are 5 Agave Spirits that have earned The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval If you dont have these brands behind your bar you should. The post 5 Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval Agave Spirits You Need Behind Your Bar appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Enter Here.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sydney Bar Week will kick off on Saturday, 13th September and wrap up with the 24th Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards (the bar industry ‘Oscars’ on Wednesday, 17th September. This will be a year of exciting transition and growth for Australian Bartender & Sydney Bar Week.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. In colonial text, it is illegal for Ivorians to own a distillery, noted Alexander Quest, a bar owner, consultant, and co-founder of Abidjan Cocktail Week in Ivory Coast.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 23, 2025

. 🌱 Trend 1: The Rise of No & Low BCB Brooklyn Panel: Carl Radke and Soft Bar on Elevating Non-Alcoholic Cocktails & Mindful Consumption Experiences This year, there was a clear rise in demand for no- and low-ABV options, with brands such as Second Sip Gin , Ritual Zero Proof , and Casamara Club leading the charge.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 16, 2025

Created by French Quarter pharmacist Antoine Amedie Peychaud, the Sazerac has found its spiritual home at the Art-Deco era Sazerac Bar housed by The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, solidifying its place in the city’s cocktail culture. This year, the bar celebrated the 75th anniversary of that historic event on September 27th.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and immersive experience. Eye-catching yet easy drinks Tiki classic drinks such as the Mai Tai can be topped with the bars hot pink 151 dragon fruit float.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Weve added a seasonal take on the Vieux Carr to the menu at The Bar Downstairs to spotlight this cocktail and offer something new to our customers palates. Mike Lam, head mixologist, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen , NYC An Old Pal is a very underrated cocktail thats been around for a long time.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

—Kelsey Owens, head bartender, Market Table , NYC “I have to say Hudson Whiskey ‘Do the Rye Thing’ is my favorite newer rye on our back bar. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. “In Bernardo Gonzalez Martinez, bartender, Aji Bar and Robata , San Jose, Calif. “ ” —Mark A.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

Fig leaf is on its way to become the next big trending flavour profile in drinks, with some of the UK’s most exciting mixologists and on-trend bars putting the spotlight on it on menus this summer. The post Fig Leaf | 2025’s breakout cocktail trend | bars & recipes appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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Drinks International

JULY 14, 2025

Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia for the second year in a row, at the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Macau.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

This exploration highlights the latest trends in Londons cocktail bars, showcasing what makes a night out in the capital truly unforgettable. Bars throughout the city are experimenting with unusual ingredients, techniques, and presentation styles to craft delicious and visually striking drinks.

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