Introducing Your New USBG National Council
Following the recent election, four USBG members are confirmed as your new USBG National Council and are now fully engaged in their newly elected positions.
Traveling Bartenders, a New Negroni and Mai Tai Masters
Adam Slavik talks about the Bartenders' Travelling Book. Whiskey-aged Negroni is on the menu at Temple Bar and Russell House Tavern. Seattle searches for the best Mai Tai maker.
The Latest on America’s Top Mixologists
Junior Merino designed a line for Dainzu Gourmet Beverages while Charlotte Voisey designed drinks at the Living Room Bar & Terrace. Kathy Casey is the "Ask an Expert" mixologist for Food Network Canada. Lynette Moreno at Peels in Manhattan and more.
Events Set for SF Cocktail Week
San Francisco bartenders like nothing better than to celebrate the city with a cocktail in hand, and they do so annually during San Francisco Cocktail Week, this year held from Sept. 21-27.
NYC’s Theater Bar, Castagna’s Seasonal Menu and New Pizza House in SF
Albert Trummer launches Theater Bar in TriBeCa. In Portland, Ore., Castagna's David Cooper is infusing the cocktail list with its own seasonal story. Tony Gemignani is opening Tony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House in San Francisco.
Bartender Competitions: Shake It Up and Bols, Canton, Belvedere Events
The Shake it Up prize money increases to $25,000 for 2011. The Bols Around the World and Domaine de Canton's Bartender of the Year competitions launch. Plus, Belvedere Vodka is looking for a $100,000 Global Brand Ambassador.
Toasting Sherry with Andy Seymour
The deadline for the annual Vinos de Jerez competition in Jerez, Spain, in which bartenders serve a drink involving sherry from his/her bar's menu is next week, so we caught upwith U.S. Sherry Ambassador Andy Seymour.
Flavored Vodka, New Wine Varietal, Portable Bars
Information about the following new products: UV Sweet Green Tea Vodka, 2006 Pininfarina Vino Napa Valley Vino Rosso, FWE Portable Bars.
VIBE Presents Unique Networking Opportunities
The VIBE Conference Team announces new ways to ensure you are able to meet and have meaningful discussions with your industry partners during The VIBE Experience, March 8-10, 2011 at The Venetian/Palazzo Las Vegas.
FDA Releases Menu Labeling Guidance
Yes, alcohol beverages fall under the umbrella of the federal nutrition labeling requirements, according to guidelines released by the FDA recently.
