United States Bartenders' Guild

INDUSTRY STORIES with Food & Wine: “Trade in Your Paring Knife! This Not-Just-for-Bartenders Blade Is Better." “This light, sharp, well-balanced blade is perfect for garnishes and small cutting tasks. Got a knife you swear by? Drop it in the comments below.” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/g2sJANx5 What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

United States Bartenders' Guild Vice President Bradley Thomas Stephens chimes in on "The US: a land of opportunity for spirits?" with The Spirits Business “Many colleagues that are small business owners have told me that 2018 numbers feel so far away now that profits of yore just don’t feel possible sometimes,” Stephens said. “The good news is that it does feel like we are getting there. We are seeing a spike not seen in decades of new bar and restaurant openings; the hope is that as many of those as possible will thrive.” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/gvysYhP2 What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

INDUSTRY STORIES with VinePair: “The New School of Bartending Tattoos." “If you glance through the hashtag #bartendertattoo on Instagram or TikTok, you’ll see a veritable grab bag of body art — a cornucopia of colors and styles offering tribute to one of the world’s most prominent professions. You’ll see black-and-gray Champagne coupes and wine bottles, script-fonted song lyrics dedicated to whiskey and rum, and linework designs honoring the city in which their wearers sling drinks.” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/gZPEh_fG What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

INDUSTRY STORIES with PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com: “Carol Burnett Gives Bartenders a Card with Her 'Exact Recipe' for a Cosmopolitan, Laura Dern Says (Exclusive)" “While attending a ceremony where Burnett, 91, got her hands and feet plastered into the ground outside the famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Thursday, June 20, Laura Dern opened up to PEOPLE exclusively about the legendary star and her go-to drink order. "She has an incredible card that she gives to bartenders for the 'Carol Burnett cosmopolitan,' " said Dern, 57. "And it has her exact recipe," the actress continued, as television and film producer Jayme Lemons added, "Carol gives it to all bartenders. It has a little caricature of herself."” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/dWAgVXMd What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

Come toast to Tales and the United States Bartenders' Guild on Thursday, July 25 at 11:59 PM, during our Thursday Night Tradition (TNT)! While this is a member tradition, everyone is welcome to attend! Members will receive a wristband to receive a complimentary Hard Strawberry Lemonade to enjoy during the TNT Toast. RSVP is required to receive a wristband. ***Wristbands will be available at the Old Absinthe House (240 Bourbon Street) starting at 11:30 PM on July 25 or you can get your wristband from Tiffany Soles throughout Tales Week. Wristbands will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. *** RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWzaCJCm #usbg #bartenders #totc #tnt

ICYMI INDUSTRY STORIES with Eater: “The Varnish, LA’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Is Closing After 15 Incredible Years." “Opened in 2009, the iconic Downtown speakeasy serves its last drinks right before the Fourth of July holiday weekend” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/g2n9Fsrw What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY STORIES with The Manual: “Is international bar acclaim worth it? Some of the world’s best bars weigh in." Pros: “The biggest change so far? Clientele. “People are coming in to experience what we do versus merely seeing a beautiful bar on TikTok,” Reis continues. “They want the full Mírate experience – they want us to take them where we want to take them. Ever since the award, the staff has been over the moon, more eager to learn than ever, and ready to put in the extra work to make this place special. This kind of notoriety can take things to new heights. “Recognition like this allows us to take what we are doing to the next level, because it allows our team to feel inspired amongst what can easily become a daily grind,” Cons: “People come in with an expectation – some even want you to fail. It’s not always made clear why establishments win these awards, which can allow people’s expectations to run wild.” Pleasing everybody, of course, is just about impossible. “We are trying to do something special and unique – one that inherently doesn’t resonate with everybody. Our challenge is to be true to ourselves and our mission, to know we are doing the best we can, and to push harder every day, n top of the luck and mystery of it all, not to mention sticking to your ethos, there can be staffing issues and exhaustion, too. A bar can go from handling a reasonable number of patrons on the average weekend to turning people away or upping staff and efficiency (all while trying to maintain that special feel of the place). It’s a balancing act, to say the least.” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/gydWziqm What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

ICYMI INDUSTRY STORIES with The Spirits Business: “#Cachaça takes on the world." “A new category for more artisanally produced cachaça has inspired Brazilian producers to attract new consumers to the spirit. Cachaça can be divided into two broad styles, primarily defined by the way it’s distilled. The vast majority, 70% in 2021, according to the CBRC (Centro Brasileiro de Referência da Cachaça), is industrially produced, using column stills. The remainder is produced in pot stills, known as artisanal cachaça, or cachaça de alambique. To qualify, a cachaça need only be 100% copper-pot-distilled in batches, with no further restrictions on esters, proof or acidity, for example. In Magnífica’s case, triple pot still distillation is used, a traditional method that the brand brought back into use in 1985. ” Learn More HERE: https://lnkd.in/dRmzfpz9 What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!

From networking at local events to gaining insights from industry experts, USBG offers tools and resources to advance your career. PLUS benefit from free educational seminars, and the Hospitality Assistance Program for support when you need it most! 🥂 Become a member today and extend your benefits through December 2025 - That's 18 months for the price of 12! Interested? Sign up now at https://usbg.org/newmember #USBG2025 #ProfessionalGrowth #JoinToday

INDUSTRY NEWS with Urban Milwaukee, Inc.: “Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC." “They say nothing good happens after midnight, but what about 4 a.m.? Some of the estimated 50,000 guests set to attend next week’s 2024 Republican National Convention are soon to find out. Thanks to a new law, bars in more than a dozen Wisconsin counties are permitted to remain open until 4 a.m. July 16 through 19, giving patrons an extra two hours to imbibe in one of the city’s favorite pastimes.” Read More HERE: https://lnkd.in/d-Q44sRS What’s making news in your community? Comment, or send us a dm!