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And he started informally mentoring a young woman who was trying to make her way in the world of hospitality. That invitation—combined with Jeff Berry and Annene Kaye’s offer to work at their tiki bar, Latitude 29—enticed him to return to the Gulf Coast, where he’s lived since 2020. Folkes had just launched Turning Tables.
At the time, this was a fairly novel theory of how news and information would transmit in the digital era, and it captured the way that information becomes almost omnipresent when untethered from physical objects like books, magazines, and newspapers. Like I said—it’s a gin-and-beer-based kinda-sorta-tiki drink.
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Try this with rum, tequila, vodka or even gin to create a liquid dessert in a glass. Overall, this is an interesting and useful product for those who are seeking to expand their tiki bar options. GSN Rating: B+ For more information go to: Chinola #Chinola #ChinolaMangoLiqueur
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Please follow along for additional information on the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation website, Instagram, X, and Facebook. ### About Tales of the Cocktail Foundation: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the global hospitality industry through education, advocacy, and community support.
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