Author: Melissa Dowling
Christopher Longoria and The Hotel Nacional
Christopher Longoria is bar director at Che Fico in San Francisco. I’ve always enjoyed the Hotel Nacional cocktail and find it goes with numerous dishes, appetites and …
Cheers April/May 2020
Looking for the latest digital edition of Cheers magazine? Here’s the April/May 2020 issue.
Bravo, Brio Parent Files For Bankruptcy
FoodFirst Global Restaurants, the parent company of Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Orlando, FL-based chain, which according to reports has …
Bardstown Bourbon to Release Armagnac-Finished Bourbon
The Bardstown Bourbon Company will launch a new whiskey with the French Armagnac house Château de Laubade. This latest expression in Bardstown’s Collaborative Series is set …
Independent Restaurants Ask Congress For Relief That Better Reflects Industry Realities
With more than 16.8 million Americans now out of work, according to the latest unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, much more needs to …
Keeping Spirits Up
The world changed in unimaginable ways in a few weeks this past March as the novel coronavirus began sweeping through the U.S. Just one small example: …
What’s Up Doc
1 ½ oz. Wheatley vodka1 oz. Lemon juice½ oz. Raspberry cordial3 dashes Krupnik bitters½ oz. Egg white Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. …
Spirits Brands Step Up With COVID-19 Donations
As the coronavirus continues its spread throughout the U.S. and world, a number of beverage alcohol brands have donated to causes to help those most affected. …
Report: 46% of Craft Breweries May Close Within Three Months
Coronavirus-fueled lockdowns across the country have squeezed economies to a near standstill. This includes America’s formerly growing craft beer industry, which now faces a grim future. According to a …
COVID-19: Tips For Communicating A Temporary Closure
Most bars and restaurants in the U.S. have already had to temporarily close, except for takeout and delivery, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. …