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BevX 2023: Why The CIA is Best in Class

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It also has a Wine, Beverage and Hospitality concentration in its Bachelor’s program, which has sent dozens of graduates specializing in beverage operations out into the industry. The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs. 5-Day program every winter.

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Casa Esquina, the latest offering from the Tequila Mockingbird and Esteban team, opens tomorrow

Australian Bartender

Head Sommelier Sophie Gitterle delves into the rich tapestry of South American wines, offering an eclectic selection from speciality importers alongside Australian and Spanish varietals. Complementing the fare is a thoughtfully curated drinks menu.

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Meet The Beverage Directors Behind NYC’s New Wave of Korean Fine-Dining Restaurants

VinePair

While restaurants historically featured limited selections of beer or soju, the beverage directors at today’s forward-thinking establishments have pushed the boundaries of what Korean drinks programs can look like, with many curating extensive, award-winning wine lists and pairing menus.

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What Does the Future Hold for Downtown LA as a Cocktail Destination?

VinePair

The Varnish was widely considered ground zero for the craft cocktail movement in Los Angeles. It was a little bit of the Wild West frontier with extraordinary, underutilized spaces that were ripe for a creative vision and the craft cocktail scene was just starting.” It’s still very much a struggle.”

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces The 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

Pre Shift sources first-person accounts from the front lines of the food and beverage world, exploring topics of relevance to today’s most ambitious and forward-thinking bartenders, account owner and operators, sommeliers and trade professionals. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces The 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

Pre Shift sources first-person accounts from the front lines of the food and beverage world, exploring topics of relevance to today’s most ambitious and forward-thinking bartenders, account owner and operators, sommeliers and trade professionals. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (November 2024)

VinePair

When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. And what’s better to pair with Bridges’ grilled oysters, king crab, and steamed turbot than a refreshing yet deeply complex white wine? The best part? We all chose well.