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Day Trip: Ren Peir and trent, BABE Wine Bar

Imbibe Magazine

Struck by how few New York City bars are devoted to queer communities, two hospitality professionals took matters into their own hands. In 2024, Ren Peir and trent (who goes by a single uncapitalized name) co-founded BABE , a series of wine-fueled pop-ups raising money for the brick-and-mortar queer wine bar of their dreams.

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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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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

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. The menu is always full of fantastic options and the wine list is amazing.”

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

VinePair

The final product is a brut that honors Madame Clicquot’s original vision for the house’s signature L’Art du Pinot Noir, in which these black-skinned grapes create the finest white wines. Similar to Madame Clicquot, award-winning sommelier Amy Racine is a trailblazer in her own right. There’s a warmth to it that feels inviting.

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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

House Made Hospitality (the folks behind Lana and Apollonia, among others) are responsible for a new four-venue precinct within the hotel. Curated by Blair and Head Sommelier Paul Sadler, the wine list showcases 30 by-the-glass options, highlighting both up-and-coming and legendary Australian winemakers.

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

VinePair

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities. Of course, wine is highly subjective. You’re not alone — wine professionals know this feeling, too.

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

VinePair

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

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