Author: Melissa Dowling
Cinco de Mayo Drinks for 2023
The 5th of May is almost here, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner and then, summer! Cinco de Mayo presents a great reason …
Pairing Mexican Wine With Tacos
Mexico may not yet be known for its wine, but the country’s Valle de Guadalupe is home to some of the oldest vines in the Americas, …
Make Me Blush
This citrusy, herbaceous gin cocktail from Giselle Miami includes a tableside presentation of violet liqueur “perfume” sprays, which bring floral notes and aromas to the cocktail.
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.