Category: Featured Articles
A Rainbow of Margarita Day Drinks
by: Melissa Dowling
Every day is pretty much Margarita Day, but when Feb. 22 falls on a Saturday, look out! There are so many good riffs on the ’Rita …
How Bar Louie Bounced Back
by: Melissa Dowling
Things were not looking great for Bar Louie in early 2020. The gastropub chain had in January closed 38 of its 134 locations, filed for Chapter …
The Top Beverage Trends For 2025
by: Melissa Dowling
The start of a new year always invites predictions and projections on what will be the latest and greatest for the next 12 months. We’ve complied …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling …
10 Valentine’s Day Drinks For 2025
by: The Staff
Valentine’s Day is here, and your guests will be showing up to celebrate something — true love, Galentine’s, singlehood — so be ready with some festive …
Wine Reviews: Old World Wines
by: The Staff
We asked the Cheers national wine panel to taste and rate their favorite pours from Old World wine countries. As always, these reviews include tasting notes, …
Hampton Water Comes Clean at Bubbly & Suds Event
by: Melissa Dowling
To celebrate the national rollout of Hampton Water Bubbly this spring, Jesse Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi took over the La La Laundry laundromat on New York’s Lower …
Seen and Sampled at the 2025 Sun Wine & Food Fest
by: Melissa Dowling
The Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, CT, held its 21th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2025. The Grand Tasting included more than 1,000 …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ricky Ramirez
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Ricky RamirezWhat: Owner and bartenderWhere: The Mothership in Milwaukee, WIAge: 38First Industry Job: Busboy and bar back at a steakhouse in MilwaukeeFavorite Drink: Unstirred Boulevardier …
Tapping Into The Comfort-Adventure Beverage Trend
by: Jason Valentine
The $112.8 billion U.S. beverage market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an emerging trend that blends tradition with innovation. Today’s consumers — particularly Gen …
