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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

“He was really standoffish,” says Ari Ballard. “I thought, wow, he’s rude.” It was Ballard’s first meeting with Geoffrey Wilson. She was a candidate for the program at Turning Tables , a New Orleans–based nonprofit founded in 2019 by Touré Folkes. The organization was created to help historically underrepresented groups rise in the bar and liquor industries—not simply as pourers of beer and clearers of glassware, but as highly respected professionals in the field.

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Paulie Gee’s Pickleback Martini

Chilled Magazine

“Dirty martinis are for people who don’t know how to drink a martini.” That’s the unapologetic take from Emilie Heffernen, general manager at Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—where the classic dirty is getting a bold, briny remix. Enter the Pickleback Martini: bright, herbaceous, unapologetically tangy, and made for younger, braver, flavor-obsessed drinkers.

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Elements: Dill Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

If you’re hoping to get more greens in your diet, head to the nearest bar. Across the country, bartenders are stocking lowboy coolers with farmstands’ worth of herbs and vegetables to create seasonal, savory drinks. Into this garden party comes a wave of options made with dill, the aromatic herb whose feathery fronds and distinctive perfume command attention.

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The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of June

PUNCH

The jury’s still out for this year’s Drink of Summer, but your favorite Punch recipes this month are worthy contenders. For one, there’s the Thunderbird, which proves managing editor Jess Mayhugh’s case for Creamsicle-flavored drinks this season. There’s also a good argument for making your favorite classic cocktails summery by swapping the base spirit or throwing in a seasonally appropriate fruit.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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The Thrilling History of Amusement Park Beers

Imbibe Magazine

On a cerulean spring afternoon at San Diego’s oceanside Belmont Park amusement park , the cloudless sun bright and the salty breeze brisk, I stood beside my 11-year-old daughter, Violet, and asked her a question about a rickety roller coaster. “Are you sure we should go again?” I inquired, motioning to the Giant Dipper. The historic wooden ride was born in 1925 and doesn’t act its age, whipping across creaky tracks at 48 miles per hour, adrenalizing thrill-seekers like my daughter, who wanted to

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The Flavor Feed: Yuzu

Chilled Magazine

Yuzu: Imagine lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit had a glow-up: it’s tangy, floral, and bright in all the right ways. To help bring the vibe, Monin dropped a Yuzu Purée made with real fruit and no fake stuff. It’s punchy, sunny yellow, and ready to stir into your lemonades, spritzes, teas, sauces—honestly, whatever needs a citrusy kick. And because it’s summer (and we’re all craving beach bar energy) , don’t sleep on Monin’s Yuzu Pineapple Syrup.

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Two Beer Stories, One Great, One Not, In This Week's Beer News

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

One of the best stories about a Chicago brewery you’ll read all year graced our feeds from Block Club this week. Do yourself a favor and read every word of “The Barrel That Launched A Sour Beer Movement Is Now At Chicago’s Off Color Brewing” for writing like this: Wildly occurring yeasts dance inside towering oak vessels that once aged red wine back in Laffler’s ancestral Italy, creating beers that crackle and zip with notes of fruit or flowers.

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How Jarritos Defied Borders and Became a Global Phenom

Imbibe Magazine

If you’ve ever eaten in a taquería, or purchased Mexican food from a cart, food truck, or corner vendor with a cooler, you’re likely familiar with the tall glass bottles of vibrantly colored Jarritos soda. But this intrinsically Mexican product is no mere beverage. Over the course of 75 years (August 29 marks their official anniversary), the brand itself has become iconic.

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Cognac representatives circumspect about prospect of China deal

Just Drinks

Cognac’s principal industry body has issued a note of caution amid reports of a deal between Paris and Beijing over the price products will be sold for in China.

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Meet the maker: Sahil Beri, the man on a mission to put Australian Bitters on the global map

The Cocktail Lovers

“Mixology, cocktails, hospitality are in my blood – it’s a family thing,” Sahil Beri says when asked about his rise to the top of Innovation Beverage Group where he is now Chairman, interim Chief Executive Officer and Master Blender. “Both my brother and I have worked in the industry but it started with our dad,” he continues. “He was in the Middle East in the 1980s where he worked as a bartender, before eventually becoming food and beverage manager.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Rare Find Launches Summer Whisky Collection 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Rare Find’s summer 2025 collection features five limited-edition single malt scotch whiskies with experimental cask finishes. Credit: Gleann Mor Spirits Edinburgh-based whisky maker Gleann Mòr Spirits marks its 10th anniversary with five new limited-edition releases that push the boundaries of traditional cask maturation. The collection features the company’s first bottling from Annandale Distillery and a rare white port cask experiment from Pulteney.

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Roulette Table in Your Bar: Absurdity or Smart Move?

Bar Magazine

Walking into a bar and seeing a one-armed bandit wouldn’t surprise anyone. These machines have long been a staple of casual social life in the UK, and modern slot machines can feature several games, even some titles that can also be found at online casino platforms. It’s almost an unusual situation not to see a one-armed bandit in a bar, but how much further could this novel form of entertainment go?

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Louisville American Whiskey Festival Returns 16 August 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Festival attendees sample selections from over 40 participating distilleries at the American Whiskey Festival in Norton Commons. Louisville’s Norton Commons will transform into a whiskey lover’s paradise this summer as Watch Hill Proper hosts its third annual American Whiskey Festival on August 16, 2025. The free, all-ages event promises unlimited tastings from over 40 distilleries and wineries, alongside live music and local food trucks from 4 to 10 PM.

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INTRODUCING THE STRANDED: A NEW PUB ON THE STRAND BRINGING LONDON THE ART OF LAGER POURING TO LONDON THIS SUMMER

Bar Magazine

Opening in early July next to Coutts on The Strand, The Stranded aims to set a new standard for London’s lager drinks The Stranded is the latest venture from the Bloomsbury Leisure Group, the team behind a collection of iconic pubs across London, Manchester and Bristol, including Euston Tap and Piccadilly Tap The pub will borrow from Czech specialisms to bring Czech lager excellence to London, with a focus on the craft of pouring.

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UK government rolls out sales push to tackle obesity

Just Drinks

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Review: Ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker

Drinkhacker

The summer of 2025 kicked off with intense heat, making cold drinks more essential than ever—and quality ice can take any beverage to the next level. While most people rely on freezer-made cubes, Ecozy offers more specialized options designed to elevate the drinking experience. Drinkhacker previously reviewed the Ecozy 2” Clear Ice Ball Maker with Crystalflux Technology , a favorite for whiskey lovers.

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Great Jones Distilling Co. Launches Wheated Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Great Jones Distilling Co. Manhattan’s first whiskey distillery since Prohibition has launched a new wheated bourbon made entirely from New York-grown grains, marking a significant moment for the Empire State’s growing craft spirits industry. Great Jones Distilling Co. Unveils New York-Made Wheated Bourbon Great Jones Distilling Co. released its latest core offering on June 9 – a wheated bourbon that showcases the distillery’s commitment to local sourcing.

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Review: Rums of Holmes Cay, 2025 Releases

Drinkhacker

Holmes Cay is back with a bevy of new rums — three from the long-running Single Cask series and one from the Single Origin series. You probably don’t need a big introduction on this high-quality indie bottler, so let’s dive right into the collection. Holmes Cay Single Origin Reunion Island Rum Traditionnel Review Holmes Cay Single Origin Edition #4.

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Powerscourt Distillery appoints receivers

Just Drinks

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The 3 Best 12 Year Old Scotches Tried by The Whiskey Wash in 2025

The Whiskey Wash

When it comes to single malt scotch, there’s something special about a well-made 12 year old. It’s the sweet spot between youth and maturity, often offering complexity and balance without the price tag of older bottlings. From everyday pours to iconic classics, a good 12-year-old whisky can set the tone for an entire distillery’s range. At The Whiskey Wash, we’ve tasted dozens of 12 year old scotches in 2025, and these three stood out.

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Protected: SEVENTY ONE gin celebrates the blooming of the Queen of the Night – with a night like no other

The Cocktail Lovers

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8 Iconic Cocktails With Their Own Dedicated Glassware

VinePair

For many bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, the right glassware is essential to the cocktail experience. Imagine trying to sip a Martini from a highball glass, or build a Ramos Gin Fizz in a coupe — it just doesn’t work. And while not all cocktails are tied to a specific glass, some require their own specialty glassware to achieve the optimal drinking experience.

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Is There a Way to Check if a Car’s Odometer Has Been Tampered With?

PubClub

You often get more bang for your buck when you go down the used car route. It’s a strategy that usually turns out to be a smart financial move, but it comes with an element of risk. One of the most common issues is odometer fraud. Odometer tampering, where a vehicle’s mileage is rolled back to appear less used, can mislead buyers into overpaying and unknowingly driving a car that may require costly repairs sooner than anticipated.

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Mark Anthony Group fined by watchdog in Canada over unfair promotional practices

Just Drinks

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Going VIP To Experience My First MLP Major League Pickleball Tournament

PubClub

Players compete in a MLP Pickleball tournament event. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Editor I went to drink a few margaritas and a pickleball tournament broke out in front of me. It was a warm and sunny Saturday and Dulce Vita tequila, which uses an organic process and makes all its products in small batches, had invited me to be VIP at the Major League Pickleball (MLP) tournament in San Clemente, CA.

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Tequila born in a volcano erupts onto the top shelf tequila scene

Boozist

I’ve been writing about alcohol professionally for 14 years now, and only recently did I learn that Tequila Volcano, or Volcán de Tequila, is a real thing. Admittedly, it sounds like something a frat would make up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It turns out that the 3000m-tall volcano is very real, and its eruption […] The post Tequila born in a volcano erupts onto the top shelf tequila scene appeared first on Boozist.

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Alana’s Bail Bonds – USP: Female-Owned & Operated

PubClub

Finding reliable, affordable bail bond services can feel overwhelming—especially for busy parents balancing budgets, carpools, and after-school activities. When an unexpected arrest disrupts your family’s routine, you need a partner who moves quickly, explains every step in plain terms, and respects your financial constraints. Alana’s Bail Bonds, a female-owned and operated agency based in San Diego County, promises exactly that combination: compassionate guidance, transparent pricing, and flexi

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Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition

VinePair

Spirits spilled, blenders roared, shaker tins rattled, and when the dust settled, Daniela Pedraza of St. Louis’s New Society was crowned VinePair’s Best New Bartender of 2025. The competition , sponsored by Luxardo, kicked off on March 3 when an online application period opened. After a few additional remote rounds, four finalists assembled at VinePair HQ in NYC on June 23 to face off for the title.

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Bitters and Beyond: An Insider’s Perspective on the Angostura Global Cocktail Competition 

Chilled Magazine

Step into the electrifying world of competition, where few brands can match the allure of Angostura. With its legendary reputation spanning over 165 countries, Angostura stands as a beacon of quality and innovation. This year, the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge celebrated its 11th anniversary, drawing 15 of the world’s most brilliant bartenders to the dazzling heart of Trinidad.

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This Obscure Gin Drink Is Now One of the World’s Most Popular Cocktails

VinePair

Drinks International recently announced The Cocktail Report 2025 , the latest iteration of its annual list of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. The list unveiled some blossoming industry trends, saw a revival of some old favorite drinks, and even debuted a shocking new entry. As it does each year, Drinks International polled 100 of the world’s best bars, which are drawn from over 30 countries and based on each bar’s ranking on both local and international lists.

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The Birthplaces of Every Popular Style of Beer [MAP]

VinePair

Beer isn’t just the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world — it’s also one of the most popular beverages in general. Behind water and tea, beer is the most consumed drink on the planet , and it’s got some serious history behind it. From the earliest stages of human existence, people have brewed beer , and today, it’s produced in nearly every country.

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