Author: Melissa Dowling
Loews Launches ‘Free Spirited’ Beverages
Loews Hotels & Co. on April 10 announced the debut of the Free Spirited by Loews Hotels program for guests who choose to imbibe less or not at all. The brand-wide …
Pretty Little Thing
This vodka-based sparkling cocktail boasts flavors of lemon and hibiscus.
British Company Buying TGI Fridays
Casual-dining chain TGI Fridays announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Hostmore, a U.K.-based hospitality business and also the brand’s largest global franchisee. …
Planet-Positive Strategies for Earth Month
Just as nature springs to life, it’s time to celebrate Earth Month in April and Earth Day on April 22. Several bars and restaurants have planet-positive …
Meet the Mixologist: Jocelyn Jolley
Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples, an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality …
Podcast: The Natural Wine Trend
In this episode we talk about natural wines with Steve Charters, Master of Wine and professor at the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon, …
In Bloom
This rum-based cocktail from the Hotel AKA Alexandria in Virginia gets its pink color from Campari and Peychaud’s bitters.
Drink Experiences: The Awakening in Miami
Miami restaurants Mila, Baoli and Ava Mediterraegean have a specialty zero-waste cocktail called The Awakening on offer all this month. Created by head of mixology Manuel Zuluaga, the Daiquiri-inspired cocktail is a …
Wines To Pair With Brunch
Spring offers so many occasions for people to gather together for brunch, from Mother’s Day to bridal showers to graduations and more. Wine connoisseur AJ Kiamie, …
The Solar Express
This vibrant tequila-based cocktail gets its orange hue from papaya puree.