VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

” —Daniel Beedle, certified sommelier and director of operations, Kimpton The Forum Hotel , Charlottesville, Va. Bartender of The Year – USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo “Overly complex cocktail builds just don’t fit the reality of a busy, high-volume NYC bar. The rumors are true: Guests are drinking less.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This further points to a developing trend toward high-end white wine in the industry. High-volume regions cut back on wine production As the popularity of cocktails and RTDs continued to soar, wine’s inability to connect with younger consumers dominated the conversation in 2023.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Working together to prepare and execute cocktails for large-scale, high-volume events at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, CAP apprentices gain invaluable experience while serving as the foundation for TOTC’s beverage programming. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Working together to prepare and execute cocktails for large-scale, high-volume events at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, CAP apprentices gain invaluable experience while serving as the foundation for TOTC’s beverage programming. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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Cheers

APRIL 28, 2025

A wine that is thoughtfully offered by the glass should be intriguing, versatile in its food pairings, and exhibit a well-rounded character, says Lauren Clark, beverage manager and sommelier at The Americano in Atlanta. WHO: Maurice DiMarino , sommelier at Casa Gabriela , part of San Diegos Cohn Restaurant Group.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 1, 2025

The program offers a hands-on opportunity to strengthen technical skills, build global professional networks, and gain leadership experience in a high-volume environment. The Cocktail Apprentice Programs core pillars are mentorship, community, and elevating the craft of bartending beyond the bar and mixing glass.

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