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What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender

Imbibe Magazine

Pregnant and postpartum employees describe changing jobs in order to secure healthcare, taking on side gigs during partially compensated parental leaves, and answering texts about shift schedules from hospital beds upon giving birth. Linda Nivar Linda Nivar, a New York City bar manager and hospitality consultant, echoes these sentiments.

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Sommelier Amy Racine Shares the Joy of Veuve Clicquot’s Newest Vintage, La Grande Dame 2018

VinePair

A tribute to “the Grand Dame of Champagne” herself (meaning “The Great Lady,” as Madame Clicquot was referred to by her peers), these limited bottles are the crème de la crème, culled from vintage years with exceptional sunshine and exquisite harvests. This bottle captures all of that in a way that’s both powerful and poetic.

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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

But the drinks—and 300-plus-bottle rum collection—aren’t the only draw. Our aim has always been to offer a program that hospitality colleagues can have fun with on either side of the bar,” says Julian Leal, marketing director for Ambrosia Hospitality Group, which opened the space in 2020.

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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

VinePair

We asked seven sommeliers to find out which red wines, from the classic to the culty, get more buzz than they deserve. When grabbing a bottle of affordable red, a common mistake is to go [straight] to Cabernet Sauvignon. You’re not alone — wine professionals know this feeling, too. appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

VinePair

Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. The Most Underrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Muscadet Vermentino Wine made from the native grapes of Portugal Pinot Gris Chenin Blanc from the U.S. Rosé Champagne!

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How Negronis Support the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund

Imbibe Magazine

This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalition , Wine Coalition , and the Snail of Approval program, as well as hospitality-focused projects dedicated to supporting eduction, wellness, community-building, and innovation.

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We Asked 18 Sommeliers: What Chardonnay Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

Seeking affordable yet overachieving Chardonnay, we reached out to sommeliers. With suggestions for bottles from Burgundy , examples from the Jura , and one “absolutely addictive” Chardonnay that hails from the underappreciated Auvergne region, the experts were in a very French state of mind. Want to give one a go?

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