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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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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HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY FROM MEXICO CITY IS NAMED THE BEST BAR IN NORTH AMERICA FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AS THE RANKING OF NORTH AMERICA’S 50 BEST BARS IS REVEALED

In its fourth edition, the list of North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 was announced at a live ceremony in Vancouver VANCOUVER, BC, /PRNewswire/ — The list of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, was announced at a live awards ceremony on April 29, 2025 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. This was the first year that the awards ceremony was…

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Fodor’s Travel names the 100 most incredible hotels in the world for 2025 and announces new guide to America’s best wineries, breweries and distilleries

LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — Fodor’s Travel, the leading name in travel recommendations for over 85 years, has announced the 2025 edition of its Fodor’s Finest: The Most Incredible Hotels in the World list and detailed an all-new guidebook exploring the best wineries, breweries, and distilleries in the United States. This year’s Fodor’s Finest list consists of 100 extraordinary hotels…

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Reviewing Hauntingly Good Spirits: A Historical Romp Through the Supernatural by Way of the NOLA Bar Scene

I was recently offered a cocktail book that was developed around the New Orleans (NOLA) bar scene, and the area’s reputation for being haunted. Aptly titled Hauntingly Good Spirits, “travel enthusiasts and Big Easy locals Christi Keating Sumich and Sharon Keating take you on a historical romp through the supernatural by way of the NOLA bar scene and its spirits…”…

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L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns for 12th Year on October 5!

$9.5 Million Raised to date for Childhood Cancer Research L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 12th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and tickets are now on sale. The 2023 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the…

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FOOD AND WINE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS 2024 GLOBAL TASTEMAKERS AWARDS

Honoring the Best Culinary Travel Experiences Domestically and Abroad: Restaurants, Cities, Bars, Hotels, Airlines, Cruises, Airports, Coffee, Bakeries and More NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ — FOOD & WINE announces its 2024 Global Tastemakers awards, a celebration of the best food and drink experiences and destinations in the U.S. and abroad. From the best restaurants and bars to…

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Champagne Bureau, USA Announces Top 10 Bars and Restaurants for Enjoying Champagne in 2023!

WASHINGTON ― Ahead of the 14th annual global Champagne Day on October 27, the Champagne Bureau, USA has announced its second annual list of the top 10 bars and restaurants across the United States for enjoying Champagne. The list, which features past honorees and newcomers alike, recognizes establishments perfect for discovering the unique sparkling wine that only comes from…

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