ALEXIS ORTEGA IS CROWNED 2026 U.S. BARTENDER OF THE YEAR IN THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION PRESENTS WORLD CLASS SPONSORED BY DIAGEO NATIONAL FINALS

The country’s top 15 bartenders competed in Chicago for the title and a chance to represent the U.S. at the World Class Global Finals in Scotland NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO has named Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia, PA as the 2026 U.S. Bartender of the Year,…

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Moldova Celebrates 25 Years of National Wine Day, Strengthening Its Position as a Rising Global Wine Destination

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, /PRNewswire/ — The Republic of Moldova will mark the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day under the slogan “United by Wine” on 3–4 October 2026 in Chișinău, celebrating a milestone that reflects the country’s transformation into an increasingly recognized player in the global wine industry. As one of the few countries in the world to…

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THE LA PHIL PRESENTS HOLLYWOOD BOWL FOOD + WINE FOR THE 2026 SEASON

Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne Introduce Updated Offerings Celebrating Local L.A. Culture with Hearty Burritos, Hand-Crafted Pizzas, the All-American Fried Chicken Picnic Box, Piri Piri Chicken for Two in Supper in Your Seats and Their Favorite Magpie’s Soft Serve Treats LOS ANGELES – The LA Phil has announced menus for the 2026 Hollywood Bowl…

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L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns for 14th Year on October 17 – Early Bird Pricing until 9/1!

L.A. LOVES ALEX’S LEMONADE RETURNS FOR 14TH YEAR ON OCTOBER 17 $12.5 Million Raised to date for Childhood Cancer Research L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 14th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and tickets are now on sale with early bird pricing until 9/1/26.  The 2025…

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11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces its Experiential Lineup and Concert

11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces Its Experiential Lineup and Friday Night Yonder Mountain String Band Concert More than a half-dozen ticketed experiences are now on sale for the August 20–22 festival BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The 11th annual Breckenridge Wine Classic has unveiled its 2026 lineup of intimate, ticketed experiences for wine lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts – and…

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MAKER’S MARK® TEAMS UP WITH TWO-TIME WNBA CHAMPION & OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KELSEY PLUM TO LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION BOURBON

“Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum” Private Selection, inspired by her Perfectly Unreasonable spirit, will benefit The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation LORETTO, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Maker’s Mark®, the iconic Kentucky bourbon, has announced a collaboration with Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Together, Plum and Maker’s Mark have created a custom Private Selection bourbon inspired by Plum’s relentless pursuit of excellence and…

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Enrich Your Vail Wine Classic Experience with Expert-Led Hikes, Somm-Paired Lunches, Five-Course Dinners, and More

Tickets for the paired experiences are on sale now; festival takes place August 6–8, 2026  VAIL, Colo. —The sixth annual Vail Wine Classic returns to the Colorado Rockies August 6–8, 2026—and the full experience just leveled up. Produced by Team Player Productions, the festival brings together master winemakers and wine enthusiasts for a weekend of world-class wine…

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Spring Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay Earns Top Honors at the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris

St. Helena, Calif. – Fifty years after the tasting that forever changed the world of wine, Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Napa Valley, has once again taken its place among the elite—this time with a celebrated Top Three finish for Chardonnay. At the…

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Immersive Spring and Summer Experiences on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Curated Vineyard Experiences, Historic Rail Excursions, and One-of-a-Kind Activities  WATKINS GLEN, NY – An exciting lineup of spring and summer experiences is inviting new and returning travelers to explore the heart of wineries along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail in New York’s renowned wine country. From curated vineyard experiences and historic rail excursions to one-of-a-kind…

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