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We Ask Nikki McCutcheon, Beverage Director, What’s in a (Cocktail) Name?

Chilled Magazine

Nikki McCutcheon, Senior Beverage Director of Silver Lining Lounge in New York City, began her journey in hospitality at a family-owned restaurant in upstate New York at the young age of 15. McCutcheon realized that she was intrigued more by the world of hospitality than her studies. John’s University.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s Your Most Controversial Cocktail Take?

VinePair

“While clarification is a valuable technique, it’s increasingly become the default across many bar programs, resulting in menus where nearly every cocktail is pre-batched. At Sanjh, we value both technique and hospitality. In the process, some of the craft and connection behind the bar experience can get lost. And honestly?

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is the global leader in spirits education and a platform to tackle issues facing the industry. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is the global leader in spirits education and a platform to tackle issues facing the industry. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

Today's Bartender

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. brewers, bartenders, distillers, authors, sommeliers, etc). Favorite Post : Jim Meehan on Cocktail Trends for the Next Decade 10.

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Bartending Blogs You Should Read

Today's Bartender

These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. brewers, bartenders, distillers, authors, sommeliers, etc). It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it. But with so much information out there, it can be difficult to sort through the good from the bad.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1 2025) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. About Pre Shift: Pre Shift is a trade newsletter for the hospitality industry, by the hospitality industry. reaching professionals and communities around the world.