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Jack Robertiello
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Frequently writing and consulting about spirits, Jack Robertiello also judges at events including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the International Rum Fest, and Spirits of Mexico. |
By Jack Robertiello:
The Importance of a Well-Made Menu
No one talks very much about the art of menu writing for the bar, and they should, I think. Two of my favorite thoughtful bartenders have recently released new menus worth examining.
Playboy Picks Its Top Bars
Playboy has come up with its list of America’s Best Bars, an odd mix of old school show places and the purposely obscure. Check out the list here, including the Continental Club in Austin, Mac’s Club Deuce in Miami Beach and the Map Room in Chicago.
Diageo’s World Class Bartender and Geranium Gin’s Competition
Diageo's World Class bartender finals in Athens, Greece, are finished, and the winner has been crowned - Erik Lorincz of London's Connaught Bar, and Geranium Gin targets Denmark with a national Gin Cocktail Competition.
Events, Ambassadors and Cocktail Cans
Dates for the next Manhattan Cocktail Classic have been set for May 13-17, the 2010 SF Starchefs opening reception will feature top mixology minds, Erick Castro is now brand ambassador for Plymouth and Beefeater gins and Brother Jimmy’s BBQ restaurants in NYC feature Trashcan Punch.
Latin-Inspired Bars and a Ski Lodge in the Summer
Nuela, a South American restaurant and ceviche bar, and Aspen Social Club, a modern ski lodge-inspired bar, both opened in New York City, while Estadio opened in D.C. and Vessel in Seattle celebrated Bastille Day.
Cocktail Competitions and Scholarships
New Orleans bartenders Jill Odom and David Bridgewater receive the Flo Woodward Memorial Bartending Scholarship, Gran Gala launches a signature cocktail contest, W Boston names "Libation Elimination" winners and Table20 opens bartender contest.
Pro Series Filling Up Fast
Seminars in the Pro Series at the upcoming Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, sponsored by Nightclub & Bar, are selling out, so don’t miss your chance to sign up for the educational seminars.
BarSmarts and Bar Towels in July
Pernod Ricard and the Beverage Alcohol Resource started the next session of BarSmarts WIRED. The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society will sell a limited edition bar towel during Tales of the Cocktail.
Pre-mixed and Superfood-Inspired Cocktails
Diageo is creating and matching the quality of bar drinks with pre-mixed cocktails. Westin Hotels & Resorts introduced a selection of Mojitos inspired by SuperFoodsRX.
On Tap at Tales
Will you be in New Orleans for Tales next week? ... Of course you will! The USBG will be there in full force this year, so come support your fellow cocktailians at their events.
