Pernod Ricard USA’s BarSmarts Bartender Training Program – New York series culminated with BarSmarts LIVE, a full day of instruction, education, mixology, testing, and certification.More>>

G’Vine, Gin de France, is on the lookout for the G’Vine Gin Connoisseur 2010, and Relais & Châteaux asks female mixologists to create Bond Girl-inspired Martinis.More>>

Any bartender looking to better him or herself and “raise the bar” on his or her own skills, knowledge and professionalism would benefit from being a member of the USBG.More>>

Jill DeGroff's "Lush Life; Portraits from the Bar" book tour; absinthe of the month series in New Orleans; hands-on distilling workshop; greening your bar; and more.More>>

Brian Rea's web site, thebarkeeper.com, is a great introduction into the mind of a man who knows every thing that was worth knowing about bartending in America.More>>

Guillaume Jubien will conduct brand education for bartenders and mixologists, develop new recipes and cocktail menus and serve as the face of the brand.More>>

Gaz Regan, the bartender formerly known as Gary, just released his latest book, The Bartender’s Gin Compendium. He offered to sit still for an interview for our inaugural issue.More>>

NCB Mix, Nightclub & Bar magazine’s new biweekly e-mail newsletter, is designed to bring bartenders the latest in mixology news, trends and techniques.More>>

The story behind Anvil dates back three years and originates with a few well-thought-out words in an endless online world that ultimately evolved into the creation of a bar.More>>

His new position comes just in time to commemorate the competition’s 10th anniversary in 2010.More>>