Author: Melissa Dowling
Meet The Mixologist: Keyatta Mincey Parker
by: Melissa Dowling
Atlanta-based bartender Keyatta Mincey Parker brings a diverse background of more than 20 years in the foodservice industry, from hotels to fine dining to dance clubs. Originally …
What I’m Drinking Now: Nicole Quist and the Oaxacan Sunshine
by: Melissa Dowling
Nicole Quist is beverage director of Bartaco There’s all this beautiful mint, believe it or not, still thriving right now outside in my gardens that we’d …
Wine Region To Watch: China’s Yunnan Province
China’s wine production has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Notable regions include Yantai-Penglai, which produces up to 40% of China’s wine, and Ningxia, …
Yuengling Distribution Expands into Texas
by: Melissa Dowling
D.G. Yuengling & Son has taken the first step in its westward expansion with beer distribution into Texas later this year. The expansion is part of …
Country-music Star Thomas Rhett Launches Dos Primos Tequila
by: Melissa Dowling
The trend of celebrities creating their own spirits brands continues with reigning ACM Awards “Entertainer of the Year” Thomas Rhett launching Dos Primos Tequila. Dos Primos is Spanish …
Feel The Warmth Of Hot Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
A hot cocktail is a great way to beat the winter doldrums with a bit of indulgence. And with more people opting to socialize outdoors during …
Oh, Sherry!
by: Melissa Dowling
1 oz. The Botanist gin1 oz. Carpano Bianco vermouth½ oz. Bitter apertivo½ oz. Shishito pepper-infused sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice, stir, …
Alcohol On-premise In The Age Of Covid
by: Melissa Dowling
A Lightspeed/Mintel survey conducted in July 2020 sheds some light on consumer attitudes on beverage alcohol on-premise in the Covid era. For instance, more than half …
Green Thoughts: Operators Weigh In On Sustainability
by: Melissa Dowling
Given the current concerns about health brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and growing interest in protecting the environment from climate change, sustainability has become a …
Niche Import Changes Name to Marussia Beverages USA
by: Melissa Dowling
Niche Import Co., a member of the Marussia Beverages Group, has changed its name to Marussia Beverages USA. The change, announced by its parent company at …
