Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans is shaping up to be a must-attend event. Here are some highlights of the upcoming cocktail and culinary festival, held July 21-25.More>>

In late May, the National Restaurant Association Show and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event crowned Las Vegas’ Nathan Greene the Star of the Bar.More>>

Ultimate Beverage Challenge introduces two consumer events this October at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, the Ultimate Wine Affair and the Ultimate Cocktails and Spirits Blast.More>>

Win an iPod Touch; Stephan Hinz won the G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program; Max Solano won Citadelle Gin & Mathilde Liqueurs Bartender Competition; Bill Norris won Shaker Face-Off contest; Cuba Libre cocktail contest deadline.More>>

These are the bar, bartender and brand ambassador finalists in the annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.More>>

Once again, USBG will offer spirits professional advanced bartender testing at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans on July 20.More>>

Long-time culinary publicist and media trainer Lisa Ekus-Saffer and cookbook author Virginia Willis share their tips for media success during the NC&B Professional Series at Tales of the Cocktail next month.More>>

Following the success of its inaugural spirits competition in 2009, The 2010 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards were named June 10. More than 160 spirits competed for the Platinum Prize.More>>

The 8th Annual American Beverage Licensees Convention, held in Louisville, Ky., featured speakers and presentations from beverage alcohol executives, industry trade association leaders, bourbon master distillers and social responsibility experts.More>>

Held at Astor Center in New York City on June 7-11, the Ultimate Wine Challenge saw judges evaluating nearly 500 wines. The best wine in 23 distinct wine categories was awarded the coveted Chairman’s Trophy.More>>