Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Since he took the helm of The Connaught Bar in 2008, his dedication to both substance and service has garnered the bar regular recognition as one of the world’s best. Imbibe: You’ve been with the bar since 2008; what was the inspiration to write this book now? The Connaught Bar opened in 2008, when I joined.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 31, 2024

The clear ice from Japan gets imported thousands of miles to cocktail bars around the world. Kuramoto Ice is the latest bartender obsession.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is the Christmas Cocktail at Manetta’s Bar at Fleming’s Mayfair in London. Step into the timeless elegance of Manetta’s Bar at Fleming Mayfair where nestled within the historic walls of the hotel, this intimate and stylish bar offers a blend of innovative cocktails with holiday charm.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

American whiskey is absent at many top bars. The spirit played a role in the cocktail renaissance, but it's now often left behind. Here's why.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Behind Bars is a design firm shaping some of the world's best bars, rethinking the bartender workstation and the guest experience altogether.

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PUNCH

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Political Pattie’s, described as a sports bar for politics, became Washington, D.C.’s s most hated bar in under a week. Here's how.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the 1-year-old Roman-inspired bar snagged the Best New International Cocktail Bar award.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

These are the best natural wine bars and shops to visit in Oakland, California, a city known for excellent, affordable wine, sake and cider.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

And a bar without good craic? “There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” The bars in Ireland when we were young were conversation bars. There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” How was the craic?”

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PUNCH

JULY 17, 2024

Studied nonchalance and normcore are defining the modern cocktail bar aesthetic, from Room for Improvement to Gilly's House of Cocktails.

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PUNCH

JULY 30, 2024

At Orion Bar in NYC, some of the best cocktail trends of 2024 can be found in the bar's Negroni, Martini, soju boilermakers and more.

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PUNCH

APRIL 12, 2024

But the failed effort underscores the challenges that come with unionizing bar staff, even as restaurants, cafés and hotels see an uptick in labor organizing. Death & Co.’s s recent union drive could have made history.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In Los Angeles, there’s Bar Chelou , from Doug Rankin, and Michelin-starred Camphor. Photo by Sam Hanna Photography MaMou bar. At the haute-Parisian Bar Chelou in Pasadena, California, both the wine and the décor skew more avant-garde. ” The post A New Wave of French Wine Bars appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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PUNCH

MAY 21, 2024

Leche de Pantera, or Panther's Milk, is a Spanish cocktail made with gin and condensed milk that’s become a dive bar staple.

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PUNCH

MAY 20, 2024

The 12 best natural wine bars in New York City to visit include spaces that double as excellent restaurants, neighborhood gems and more.

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PUNCH

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With Dyke Drag, a monthly show at the New York lesbian bar Ginger's, I'm Baby is on a mission to bridge the gap between queer communities.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 27, 2024

The modern wine bar can be difficult to navigate. Here, sommeliers and experts answer questions about by-the-glass menus, tipping and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. In fact, we named Raised by Wolves our “ Cocktail Bar of the Year ” in 2019’s Imbibe 75a year before the hospitality industry as a whole faced a global shift.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Helmed by Michelin starred Executive Chef Peter He 何少岩, the menu offers a robust array of novel and contemporary Sichuan dishes not limited to bar bites, but in their unique libations as well. Over the years after gaining experience, I had the skills to pursue owning my restaurant and bar.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 1, 2024

A top Bangkok cocktail bar, Mahaniyom, spotlights squid in a creative, savory vodka and mezcal drink that's like a clarified Bloody Mary.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 9, 2024

We went to some of the best natural wine bars in downtown New York City's Dimes Square to see who's drinking what.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership. It’s very intersectional.”

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PUNCH

JUNE 12, 2024

As bafflingly flexible as they are unmistakably distinct, these spaces have managed to recapture the anything-goes romance of simply “going out.”

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Schmuck, a new cocktail bar in New York City from the owners of Two Schmucks in Barcelona, is bringing European bartending to the U.S.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 12, 2024

Japanese American bars in NYC each tell a different story. From Angel's Share to Shinji's, these cocktail bars continue a cultural exchange.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Participating bars and restaurants get to show off their original Martini recipes made with Junipero Gin, with each one sold contributing $2 to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , a San Francisco-based non-profit organization of queer and trans nuns devoted to community service and activism, and other likeminded local organizations.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Throughout his career, he has been involved in many aspects of restaurant operations, from designing cafés and bars to leading front and back-of-house teams. Most bars have a similar setup, and bartenders can earn great money by mastering the top cocktails. It’s a versatile career that rewards creativity and hard work.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Whiskey Frozen Apple Cider by Jonathan Brasher, FOH Manager at Tre Luna Kitchen & Bar Ingredients 8 oz. Gin , Vodka The Jeff by Jonathan Brasher, FOH Manager at Tre Luna Kitchen & Bar Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Although both cooler beverages, Tre Luna’s new cocktails radiate the crisp fall air and autumnal spice in every sip!

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PUNCH

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Alaskan Bar and Hotel in Juneau, Alaska has offered a snapshot of local culture in the city since it opened in 1913.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At Bar Contra in NYC, Dave Arnold and the team make a raspberry and rum cocktail called the Sagittarius B2 with high-tech equipment.

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PUNCH

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School appeared first on PUNCH.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

As drinkers’ palates have evolved and become more sophisticated and complex, their desire for a well-constructed bar menu and top-shelf drink program is essential. Here are a few simple tips to take your bar menu and drink program to the next level. What kind of drinking establishment are you? Italian restaurant?

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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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PUNCH

MAY 1, 2024

We went behind the scenes to hear what insiders on the ground had to say about the awards, the winners and the state of the cocktail world.

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PUNCH

MAY 13, 2024

The Trastevere haunt, which remains unchanged since the 1960s, is a staunch reminder of aperitivo’s roots as both affordable, and for everyone.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The must-try cocktails from top newcomers across the country, from a two-ingredient rye cocktail to a hazelnut Espresso Martini—plus a beloved classic from an industry icon.

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PUNCH

JUNE 7, 2024

Yiyo el Zeneize, a legendary neighborhood gathering place, has collected bottles, and regulars, for more than a century.

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