Running a retail business means managing constant ebbs and flows in cash flow. From seasonal sales spikes to unexpected equipment repairs, there are times when having quick access to funding makes all the difference. Traditional bank loans aren’t always the fastest (or even an option) for many retailers, especially newer businesses or those with less-than-perfect…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Miami, FL – December 31, 2025 – Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the iconic luxury resort spanning 20 acres of prime oceanfront in the heart of Miami Beach, rang in 2026 with one of South Florida’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations, welcoming chart-topping DJ David Guetta. Guetta took over the resort’s renowned oceanfront poolscape, leading the crowd…
The Story Behind The New Amsterdam Vodka Holiday Mule Break out the rosemary sprigs and mule mugs for this holly-jolly drink. New Amsterdam Vodka alongside a refreshing-tasting splash of RumHaven, cranberry juice, and honey lemon-ginger syrup could become your go-to cocktail this winter. Whip up a batch and raise a glass to the simple pleasures,…
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…
