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We Ask Beverage Director Patrick Blair About Running a Wine Bar

Chilled Magazine

Patrick Blair is the Beverage Director at both City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio. Blairs degree in Hospitality business is symbolic of his passion for helping others, especially in the restaurant industry. Tell us about City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio, and what guests can expect while visiting.

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We Ask Beverage Direct Patrick Blair About Running a Wine Bar

Chilled Magazine

Patrick Blair is the Beverage Director at both City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio. Blairs degree in Hospitality business is symbolic of his passion for helping others, especially in the restaurant industry. Tell us about City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio, and what guests can expect while visiting.

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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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Women of the Vine & Spirits launches 86 Harassment, an Industry-wide Initiative to Address Sexual Harassment in Hospitality

Chilled Magazine

86harassment.com ) , a groundbreaking industry-wide initiative addressing sexual harassment and gender-based violence within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. General session segment announcing 86 Harassment at the WOTVS Global CONNECT! And DISCUS Annual Conference in San Diego. And DISCUS Annual Conference in San Diego.

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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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This Winter, Throw an Après-Ski Party

Imbibe Magazine

Flannel blankets, floor cushions, a fake fireplacethings you can really get close and comfortable with,” suggests Briana Bononcini, co-owner of Scandanavian bar The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club and co-author of The Northern Hospitality.