Celebrating America’s Second Gilded Age of Cocktails and Spirits

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By F. Paul Pacult Many people collect stamps or sports memorabilia, or play golf as an avocation. My favored leisure pursuit is ambling into the misty, fuggy and frequently Nordic-cool atmosphere of bars in any burgh, metropolis or hamlet…

Biz Mix – Spring Events

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A re-cap of this spring’s activities in the on-premise national account business world. CORE PARTY For the fifth year in a row, VIBE (Very Important Business Executives) honored CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees) as their official charity…

2015 Consumer Wine Awards

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By Tim Hanni, MW Looking for some truly exciting and different wines to put on your list or feature by the glass? The Consumer Wine Awards results are in and, once again, demonstrate how excited everyday wine lovers can be about the wines…

Ultimate Beverage Guide: Gin

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Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) was founded in 2010 by award-winning author/critic/journalist/educator F. Paul Pacult, publishing executive and editor Sue Woodley, and consultant David Talbot. In 2013, editor/journalist Sean Ludford became…

Ultimate Beverage Challenge Reviews Vodka

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Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) was founded in 2010 by award-winning author/critic/journalist/educator F. Paul Pacult, publishing executive and editor Sue Woodley, and consultant David Talbot. In 2013, editor/journalist Sean Ludford became…

Hospitality Executive Exchange (HEE) West

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Hospitality Executive Exchange (HEE) West kicked off the New Year in beautiful San Diego with more than 100 key suppliers and operators. The event is a unique take on a traditional conference, with face-to-face meetings, networking, education…