Miami, FL – December 31, 2025 – La Grande Notte at Elia celebrated New Year’s Eve with an elegant evening inspired by Italian tradition. Guests enjoyed refined dining, cocktails, and music as they counted down to midnight and welcomed the new year. Geraldine Pacheco & Nelson Rodriguez Braxton Varvil & Lauren Burger Alysha Maha &…
January 02 2026 Thinking about joining the Dry January challenge in the upcoming year? You are definitely not alone. At 51%, Millennials are the most likely generation to attempt Dry January. That rate is significantly higher than the 30% participation seen among Boomers. Dry January is basically a health challenge where people abstain from alcohol…
The global drinks conference returns to New Orleans from July 19-24, 2026, toasting its 24th year with the theme “Spark” NEW ORLEANS, LA (September 9, 2025) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 24th annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) conference, returning to the historic The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans from…
Miami, FL – December 31, 2025 – Brooklyn Chop House hosted an exclusive, multi-level New Year’s Eve celebration, bringing together elevated dining, a high-energy countdown with Terrence J, and unforgettable moments that carried the night into the New Year. After midnight, guests were invited upstairs to CC Rooftop Social Club for rooftop access and an unforgettable…
Stirred & Bitter: SCOTUS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month By John B. Reyna John B. Reyna is the Managing Attorney at the Texas Hospitality and Non-profit Law Center and the Georgia Hospitality and Non-profit Law Center. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the views or…
The Story Behind The Frosted Window Panes Inspired by the opening line of Frank Sinatra’s “The Christmas Walz,” bartender Katie Kennedy, of Cocktail Kingdom and formerly of East Harlem’s Contento, designed the Frosted Window Panes to evoke the holiday spirit, but with a slight tropical twist. Like in many classic tropical drinks, rum and orgeat…
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce Pour of Couture presented by Johnnie Walker, a new bartender competition that draws inspiration from the world of haute couture. The competition celebrates the second launch from Johnnie Walker Vault and Olivier Rousteing, The Couture Blend, a limited-edition luxury Scotch whisky crafted by Johnnie Walker Master Blender…
NEW YORK, NY (November 12, 2025) – For over a decade, World Class has celebrated the craft, creativity and excellence of bartenders across the nation, inspiring thousands of professionals to refine their skills, connect with peers and elevate the hospitality experience. This year marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the leading U.S. bartending…
The Story Behind The The Monte + Mezcal “M + M” Mezcal Derrumbes Oaxaca’s minerality, delicate fruitiness, and light smokiness create the perfect foundation for this cozy cocktail. Combined with Amaro Montenegro’s bitter orange, clove, and nutmeg notes, you’ll be ready to ring in the season’s greetings. Garnish with lemon or orange peel and serve…
NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 13, 2025) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) announces the return of the Holiday Coquito Competition, presented in partnership with Bacardi USA. The national program spotlights Coquito, the creamy, coconut-based holiday staple beloved across Puerto Rico, inviting bartenders from 13 U.S. regions to craft their own innovative interpretations of the…
