There’s been a lot of talk about tipping culture recently. On the campaign trail, President Trump promised he would abolish taxes on tips. At the beginning of March, John Oliver dedicated a segment of his late-night show, “Last Week Tonight,” to the current state of tipping in the U.S. And recent surveys suggest that the …
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After opening in 2009, Fort Defiance was long the lifeblood of Brooklyn’s once-sleepy Red Hook neighborhood. The casual spot was known for its brunch, stacked muffuletta sandwich, and perfected versions of classic cocktails, including a killer Irish Coffee. But after 15 years of service, the beloved bar and restaurant shuttered its doors in December 2023 …
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It’s time to get your Irish on, but which whiskeys are catching the imagination this year?
Tequila has secured a special place in bars and restaurants, captivating everyone from home mixologists to seasoned bartenders. But as the category grows, the quest for transparency has taken center stage. The idea of “additive-free” tequila has become more common in discussions surrounding the spirit category, sparking curiosity about what that label really means. These …
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“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by PATRÓN, 100% Additive-Free Tequila. Listeners, there has been a lot of conversation around the term additive-free in the agave space, and it can be confusing. That’s why I want to weigh in on the topic. While some tequila brands may legally claim to be made from 100% …
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It’s no secret that tequila is one of the world’s most popular spirits. In fact, in the U.S., tequila is second only to vodka in terms of sales as of 2024, with the arrow pointing ever upward. But many tequila brands that sell their product as “100 percent pure agave” can contain additives that affect …
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If the year’s opulence almost seemed excessive at times, nature intervened in the end to produce wines of extraordinary balance. The initial promise of the wines tasted in barrel was more than confirmed in this follow-up tasting. The domaine has just released its delicious 2022 wines to the market with a flurry of tastings for …
US president Trump threatened to levy a 200% tariff on imports of European wines and Champagne, unless the EU backs down on plans to levy fresh tariffs on American whiskies. Tensions have risen this week after the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. A promise of retaliatory measures worth €26bn quickly emerged …
The definition of irony is notoriously tough to pin down, as Alanis Morissette can attest, but most people agree it’s either bitter or delicious, depending on which end of the stick you’re on. Savor the flavor on this beer-industry play in three parts and you tell me what you taste: I. A military-themed brewery moves …
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A 200 percent US tariff on EU wine could see Bordeaux and Chianti become a fond memory for US consumers.